4x4 S10 Blazer Budget V8 Swap (Ep.2)

[@gamesofcontent]

"I'm not gonna rebuild a V6." That is a sentence that has been spoken by many a men for generations, myself included.

[@Boycott_Wendys]

I'd put a 3.8l v6 from a 90's Bonneville any day

[@hairycat6095]

after having v8's all my life , i like the 4.3 my 93 s-10 4x4 truck came with. i have gone with the hei distributer and the chinese ford 2bbl.

[@STAY-GOLD-VINYL]

JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL. REAL WORLD DUDE WITH A LOW BUDGET LIKE MOST OF US GEARHEADS. BRAVO BROSEF

[@chrisatc627]

I love it when he shot water into the open exhaust ports

[@TNTENTERPRIZE01]

How about the open holes where the spark plug goes lol

[@joshuayeatts1504]

Thank you for doing this, you've saved me a lot of time by telling me about the motor mounts I ordered the 2wd ones for my 4x4 swap and the 2wd ones fit perfectly, I've seen all the v8 swap videos you've posted and saved me soooo much time and headaches.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Awesome, glad to hear that the series helped with your build! Hope you have a great time with your truck!

[@shortylaird9745]

How much had to be cut off of the 4x4 mounts?

[@cbmirada]

For the oil filter, use a relocation kit, you can mount it where ever you want

[@josepherwin8709]

Your narration is freaking hilarious. I had a 91 S-10 pickup that I intended to do a V8 swap on. I wound up giving it to my best friend when his wife’s pathfinder died in a crash.

[@stevenminix]

I swapped a very, very healthy fresh built Small Block Chevy into a 2wd S-10, the only stock parameter on that lil brute was the stroke size. I went with a forged rotating assy @ 0 balance, .040 overbore pistons, moderate duration and lift solid roller camshaft, a set of very nice Edelbrock aluminum cyl heads, a high rise Edelbrock performer rpm square bore intake, and countless other odds & ends. The motor was kinda weird, it made a smidge over 400 hp and a smidge over 500 ft lb torque. I used a kit to swap the V8 in that s10 and I do remember the driver side header primaries were kinda wild, the two inner primaries ran out and away from the engine block quite a bit all the while the two end primaries were hugging close. The steering shaft ended up running thru the headers, it was a really nicely put together kit. The little pickup had the umph to smoke the tires at will and ran absolutely amazing and fuel mileage wasn’t terrible even with an 800 cfm Holley 4150 dual fuel line carburetor. I do wish however I would have went with a 2 speed powerglide trans setup because since the pickup weighed less than 3,000 lbs it would have been quicker in the quarter mile with 1 shift from low to high than rather than 2 shifts from low-2nd-drive with the gm TH350 trans I had in it. The B&M TH350 trans also didnt enjoy full throttle shifts when the soft rev limiter came on @ 6200 rpm. It was just sooo torquey, either the powerglide or TH400 trans would have really held up better, but oh well I was also fighting with traction issues as well. Good luck with tour blazer though, I’ve enjoyed watching you find things you needed to change and correcting them. They arent many of us gearheads left, best wishes my friend. 👍🏻

[@carcomp101]

Your engine isn’t too close to stuff, it’s just “precision fit”

[@nicomariconi1005]

I say the engine fits it’s just the other stuff is in the way

[@lotsofspareparts]

When I installed the TPI 350 in my 91 S10 4X4 I ran into the same issue with the oil pan. Milodon makes a pan for the swap. It was $300….. your oil pan does the same thing and was budget friendly.

[@ghostspectre1861]

Been following this build. Being an owner of an '83 S-15, it's something I really enjoyed. Love it.

[@SlowSkids]

same i have a 85 s10 blazer tbh might want to do a swap and this really helps a lotttttt!!!!!!!!!

[@redneckhero0140]

I had 84

[@bobbyfoster1417]

Good series I have an 86 4x4 s10 blazer I've been driving for 2 years now. Its a rust bucket but starts up every a.m. Love the series keep up the good work.

[@remixislandmusic510]

I love this narration style video!

[@aramusha9047]

The hell is you're problem

[@PatrickBateman88]

Wut

[@waynebrown7226]

These videos were great. It took a lot of work on the S10, but also a lot of work to produce such good and informative videos.Thank you.

[@VanquisherUSMC]

I used hockey pucks when I body lifted my 1994 GMC Jimmy. Worked perfectly! I also cranked my torsion bars and added shackle extensions for the suspension lift. In the end, 31" tires were the biggest I could stuff in the wheel wells. Over all, it looked pretty badass!!

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

That's about what I have heard, 31" sounds right. Mine came with 30" tires and they looked good but could go a bit bigger, but the width might rub the frame on turns. If I get wheels with the right offset there is only fender sheet metal in the way of fitting bigger tires though, and the sawzall would take care of that...

[@allthingssilver7635]

Be careful with hockey pucks.. You gotta keep conditioner on them. My buddy used them and never conditioned them and after 2 years they started splitting from dry rott. They work great as long as you don't let them dry rot.

[@hovl]

I dailyed an 87’ S10 blazer with a 350 for 7 years. I am loving your channel! So many of the exact same memories.

[@michaelwest359]

I own a 1991 S10 Blazer with 260k miles, she's down at the moment but will be running again before summers end. She's all stock, original engine, trans, and differentials. I had the same problem with mine not wanting to stay running, found out it was a small module on the distributor giving my onboard "computer" fits and making it run poorly or not at all. fixed that problem solved. I liked your solution though, V8 in a Blazer does make me smile.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

I replaced the distributor with an aftermarket one and it didn't make a difference on the TBI setup, so it is unlikely that an ignition module was at fault in my case. Glad it worked for you though, I hope you get her running and driving again soon!

[@benmartin3381]

One of the best regular automotive channels Ive ever seen. Cheers to you man!

[@weezerfan999]

I just watched episode 1 of the s10 and all of the firebird series. Your style really has come a loooong way! I really hope to get on your mechanical level someday. Great videos keep it up!

[@s10-Mike]

I miss my 85 blazer .good story they were building factory's by our neighborhood I was 16 and had my blazer we decided to go drive over the big dirt hills. I jumped one on an angle and landed in the front passenger front tire. This thing did a sideways cartwheel and landed on the wheels. It was so scary but very minimal damage. That was the last time i did that I did not do that again lol. That lil blazer was a beast tho.

[@greenmountaingrower4680]

Nice work. As for the oil filter issue try summit racing they have a cool oil filter relocation kit for a fair price

[@greggibbs1553]

Also my 89 Jimmy had it from the factory. Was mounted on the driver fender.

[@brochslanders1845]

This is awesome man, I like it. Reminds me of when I was in my early 20's, I had an 84 Blazer 4x4, I had dreams of putting a small block in it, I see now just how much work that would've been, a big pita. I've always wanted a small block s10 something, My first vehicle was a 92 sonoma, I traded the 84 Blazer for a 99 s10 4.3 that I lowered and modified a bit. Now I have a 1st gen Colorado. So, I've had pretty much all the s-series trucks. I have a fond spot for them.

[@codiekennedy8046]

Broch Slanders I'm planning on getting one but not build myself as I don't have a lift, engine jack, transmission jack etc. Nothing to clear an engine. I can do it but way to much stress when I can buy a 350 s10 for 2.5k already done and work on what they did wrong. Regular s10 in my area go 1.5k and up for 90s models. Swapped with a 350 for 2.5 in paying 1000 extra which isnt bad considering they usually come with other mods to like ratchet shifters (or modified manual trans) exhaust etc..

[@codymoncrief8478]

That oil pan mod is actually pretty good. Most times, one would fabricate a “clone” of the v6 sump out of sheet metal and weld it into the bottom of the stock 350 pan

[@BPBomber]

Great work man! Very impressed with your ingenuity and perseverance! Not to mention your great video production...

[@CBR600_Dad]

I like this style of editing

[@db9904]

agreed

[@JillyBean860]

So do I!!

[@stevenminix]

Alex EspoWRX yeah roger that, he does pretty good on his videos. I like em as well...

[@Spennyman10]

Sweet man! Can't wait for video 3..........

[@vapingwithjames3370]

Love the clear distributor.

[@ExtraFungus]

I've always bought the clear dist cap when buying a new distributor, it's great for troubleshooting. The oil filter is easy, run a remote filter. Ditch that carb, go fuel injection, especially since you like to drive in varying altitude. There are two budget options that would be great for the project. Microsquirt runs $350. Speeduino will run around $150 but requires soldering and configuring of the hardware. With both you could grab junkyard parts like a tpi intake manifold and associated parts.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

I agree on the clear distributor cap, it's useful when turning the engine by hand and setting timing, and of course checking for spark. I like carburetors, they are simple and, I don't know, have character I guess. I like that they are mechanical I guess. A buddy wants to use a Megasquirt for one of his engine swaps or a turbo install so I'll see what it is like when he does it, maybe it'll win me over!

[@mcchicken9878]

Too some it was rusty junk ready for the scrap heap to a true car guy its priceless i bet thats one huge smile on your face every time she runs

[@ubertalldude]

sweet set of videos, impressive work on the truck and your editing makes it a lot of fun to watch. Nice job on all fronts man

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Thanks! I'm glad you like everything!

[@wilberado]

FuzzyDicePimp Just stumbled across this series, absolutely love the build. If you haven't figured out the oil filter issue yet, you should be able to solve all your headaches by installing a remote filter relocation kit. All it does is cap off the stock filter location with a block that has fittings for oil lines, then you just install a new filter mount wherever you want.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Thanks! I know about oil filter relocators, the 4.3L 4WD trucks actually came with one! I had hoped I could re-use it but no luck, the filter mounting holes in the block are different. The kits out there (I'm told) need modification to clear the exhaust and front driveshaft in these trucks since everything is so close together, and while I may well do it one day, it's not a top priority.

[@collomps]

Can i install my remote filter in the glove box? Thanks in advance.

[@collomps]

What about install it in the roof at the back so it looks like a Mr.Fusion (It might be installed inverted, filter pointing up)? Is that viable? I might add an Flux Capacitor to match, even a hover conversion and flux bands. Thanks in advance.

[@meddial-mandhari9509]

Felt the satisfaction of the first run..

[@rh5466]

You're blessed to have the wherewithal to do this. I'm not sure I could change a spare tire if I had to. Best wishes. Hope things keep working out for you. I enjoyed the video and learned a lot.

[@cavemanjoe7972]

Time to start learning things, then.

[@Joe-mp2bn]

Glad to see someone restoring it instead of people beating on them and destroying it. because those have always been reliable trucks. Nice project👍👍👍😁

[@whiiitekenya]

You are a miracle, I’ve been wanting to swap my 88 s10 4.3 for years and now that I have the $$ and your videos I feel way more confident in doing it

[@aaron71]

Ok, I really should go work on my own car. But I want to watch EP3...

[@xGettinxMoneyx]

I’m in Maryland too! I’m hoping to find a S10 Blazer OBS soon

[@tofertallman2512]

Awesome vid!! Makes me miss my '83 S-10 I Frankensteined with an '83 Camaro. Took the Camaro's 305 and rims and shoed 'em with muddin' rubber Thanks for the vid!

[@tomj528]

Weld up bumpers with spikes, don the leather codpiece and studded leather collar and start terrorizing neighboring subdivisions on the weekends ala Mad Max!

[@jononame8915]

When welding thin metal you can use coper spoons to heat sink the weld harbor freight even sells them

[@GrantRTanner]

Thanks for sharing. You've got some serious skills! Very nice work!

[@codamedford2564]

It's always amazed me how similar a 4.3 and a 5.7 are they are basically the same engine just missing 2 pistons😂

[@PatrickBateman88]

Same bore and everything

[@raikou889]

they are the same engine. they needed a v6 for their smaller vehicles and one dude glanced at the 350 and said "hold my beer" 2 chopped cylinders later and bam. 4.3L 262 cubic inch v6

[@dontworry1302]

And they bought that dude drinks for the rest of the week.@@raikou889

[@Thundarr995]

The 96 and newer 4.3L has more differences. It has a balance shaft,non adjustable valvetrain.96 and newer have 2 differently balanced flywheels also.

[@kruleworld]

"We got our new engine and immediately started to clean it up" - and fill it with water... Nice video. the narration is excellent.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Haha, only a little bit of water. It actually already had some in one of the cylinders when we got it lol

[@derekrinaldi6652]

You mentioned around the 1:30 mark you couldn't find info regarding the swap into a 4x4. While it appears the swap is done, there is a ton of info online for the V8 swap into the 4x4 S-series. JTR (Jags that Run) literally wrote the book on this swap years ago. Also there are plenty of guys on the forums with V8 Bravadas, as well as Sy/Tys.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

There is some info, for sure, but in my searches I could only find one single picture showing the empty engine bay of a 4x4 model, for instance. I found out which exhaust manifolds fit from JTR and other sources, and info on making an oil pan fit (though I cut mine up in a different way than I had seen), among other things. But a lot of it is scattered and vague (or old), or contradictory. I never found real consensus on what headers fit, what engine mounts work (even the manufacturer doesn't seem to know), and some other details like that. The difficulty of trying to work out the remote oil filter is why I gave up on it, some guys swear none of the universal kits fit and they all need modification. The internet helped hugely, don't get me wrong, but compared to the documentation of the swap done on 2WD trucks there is absolutely no comparison. There is a lot shoved into the engine bay and undercarriage of the 4WD to work around, and it can be difficult to figure out how to fit everything in without just pulling the vehicle apart yourself, and trying things out.

[@derekrinaldi6652]

Not trying to piss you off, so sorry If it's coming off that way. As far as headers, Hooker and Headman are the only ones that come close, but honestly you're better off building your own. I've been involved with these trucks for much longer than I'd care to think, and I have a 1991 S10 Blazer (Tahoe 2-Door) 4x4 that's gone through quite a few phases. Originally she had the 4.3 backed by the 7004R. Previously it had a 383 backed by a T400, now getting an LS motor and a 4L80-E, and going to be an AWD Typhoon clone. Milodon makes a great V8 pan, and it does fit. www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-31083/?rtype=10 Been verified in several instances. RPM ( Race Proven Motors - they're big into Polaris razors now) out of California used to be big in the sy/ty scene and still make a ton of parts. Your go to now would likely be LMC for re-pro parts and Sportmachines out of NY for the harder to find stuff. If you're serious, and depending on your end goals, treat your project like a V8 sy/ty and go from there. syty.net is a wealth of information. I'd be happy to offer you info if you needed it.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

No, you're trying to help! No animosity here! I appreciate the info, I hadn't heard of syty before. A lot of the reason I didn't go for the pre-made stuff is simply cost. That oil pan looks awesome, but at $350 it's basically double what I spent on the engine. Making an oil pan was fun, that's kind of the spirit of this project. Cheap and laborious, not good haha. I'm honestly a bit scared of rolling or crashing the thing, so I'm okay with it being underpowered and slow. I'd like to get a 2WD S10 pickup and make a real track ready car one day, though.

[@recklesssquirel5962]

Why i love the 2wd pickups. Its just less stuff to work on, maintenance, work on, fix, worry about, and work around. There isnt a whole lot of space on these things so in my mind it makes up for not having 4wd, also i put a posi in mine, so im damn near invincible (joke)

[@ColdStartAuto]

That's interesting. I had the same thing happen with the bolts when I replaced them on a 4L60E. (A 700r4 with electronic overdrive.

[@ericheydenreich2846]

Got an 86 S-10 Blazer with the 2.8 V6 back in 1995. On the test drive it died in my driveway, most people would have probably just left it alone but not me. I fixed the blue blazer up and drove it for 2 years then my dad drove it for a while and then sold it. Sadly the next owners didn't take care of it and I watched it get abused and then saw it at the salvage yard after it got t- boned.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

You have put in a lot of time and innovation. I enjoy your narration how you use a bit of humor. Time to watch #3.

[@MixedGoku]

I've been working on my blazer for about five years now and this is quite entertaining I've been able to get a lot of horsepower out of the stock engine but everyone who has this vehicle comes to the realization got a bigger engine is what the Blazers need

[@frankrodriguez2857]

This is my first time watching this and although I am an amateur technician I am very inspired by your work!! This is an amazing build

[@justincooper5189]

Small suggestion: oil filter relocation kit.summit racing equipment has them for relatively cheap,and you would get extra space for the exhaust.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Seriously got the get it figured out attitude and experience. Great Job !!

[@Hbzprojects]

Having watched this when it was originally posted, and now going back and rewatching before v8 swapping my buddies 91, I absolutely can't believe it's been 5 years since this was posted.

[@TheCrystalGlow]

I wonder if you couldn’t just put a oil filter adapter going to a hose and then put it somewhere upright in the engine bay. There’s got to be something out there for that. It would basically be an extension. I never liked when the oil filter was underneath anyway

[@64maxpower]

I like you painted the flag on in the correct direction. Most real Americans don't notice

[@enriquelopez9124]

And the Blazer is getting there I would make a test to see how strong the Blazer is with the V-8 compared to that metric V-6, a neighbor of mine, swapped engines on a 80s Chevrolet Malibu, and put a307 engine in the car was a six ,and he put a 307, it looked like it was made for that car, this was some 25 to 30 years ago.

[@sethmyers3375]

Beautiful property. Nice video. I had 1991 s-10 with 4.3, it was a great motor but needed a balance shaft which Chevrolet started putting them in 1993. 2.8 was always junk

[@carswithed2946]

I'm lucky for 2 reasons a I want to keep the straight 6 and b I have so much room for an engine swap in the f100. But seeing you pull this off makes me want to continue restoring my f100

[@5.0_life30]

Wow that’s a lot of time, patience, and dedication for a build on a S10. Great great work buddy I really enjoyed watching this vid

[@jogo1666]

The intake manifold tho IM BALLIN laughing over here. Thats almost subscribe worthy

[@jordanmacpherson6675]

I came across this and this really gave me some nice ideas, last year I pulled a 1986 s10 blazer out of the back field, it had 168 000km on it and had been sitting in the elements for 20 years and it kind of became my project vehicle, so I fixed it up and started driving it around and eventually the motor blew, so I've been taking out the old 2.8l v6 and I'm going to put in a 3.4l v6 in hopes of more power and speed. My end goal is to have it as a nice vehicle for mud bogging .

[@CasperRc81]

If you look at the distributor there is a machined area that closes off an oil galley inside the block. Just using a flat blade with those holes open does not send oil through the whole circuit. You can make one out of a old distributor. Maybe the 4.3 one would work not sure on that.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

I had not heard that before, thanks for the tip! I was going to make/buy a tool for it since the screwdriver wasn't a good solution in any respect. Already sold the old 4.3L dizzy (the same physical dimensions so would have worked) so I'll probably spend a few bucks and get a tool made for it.

[@williamtylerast]

This series is so awesome man. Thanks for sharing the process

[@JillyBean860]

Your videos are so enjoyable to watch!

[@burakozturk2143]

this Blazer does put a smile on my face

[@minbannister3625]

as engine swaps go I think you started at the top! well done

[@zell9058]

My first vehicle was a nutless S10 Blazer and I wanted to do exactly this… but never did. Awesome to see what might have been. Nice work

[@metalwaves4154]

Man i wish i found your channel before you did this i could have saved you 1000hrs i did this swap on a 2wd blazer in 01. I think you did a heck of a job and i like the clear cap to nostalgia rules oh if you ever get a bronco2 the 2.9 v6 block will fit a 350 Chevy piston

[@stoneshrink]

you've done awesome.... Jags That Run could have saved you a touch of grief, though... the V8 swap book includes schematic so you can build your own motor mounts.... 20/20 hindsight, you did very well and funny your pan solution is darn close to what they did (they sectioned in a bit to the v6 pan from the v8 pan)...

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

I skimmed through their info online, I'm sure the book has more, but some good info for sure. I didn't like the way they made their oil pan because I feel like getting the flange with the weld line to seal right might be tricky, but I'm sure it would work with enough planning and grinding. I looked at a lot of custom motor mounts, but couldn't find any designs I liked that were guaranteed to fit a 4x4, except for a few pre-made ones like the Transdapt (which didn't fit anyway). So yeah, I could have just made them out of some steel plate but it probably would have been at least as much work and a similar materials cost anyway.

[@stoneshrink]

just options to consider - love what you've done with it. Keep up the good work

[@MostlyOutdoors]

Very nicely put together series man!

[@alertabove]

This thing sounds so mad, I love it. Amazing job on this swap!

[@turnip5359]

Very calming and friendly narration style 👍

[@travispangborn4403]

I love it. Wish I could of found a nice square body for my s10 project but got a 2nd gen instead. 95 4x4 350 tbi engine backed by the 4.3's 5 speed still fuel injection. Runs great

[@shayengineer10]

Discard the stock oil filter position...get a remote oil filter kit. It will sit right alongside the driver's side of the radiator.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

The truck actually came with a remote oil filter for the stock 4.3L, but it didn't fit the V8 block so for the time being I skipped using it. Would like to modify it in the future and/or use an aftermarket setup to make it more practical though.

[@kyleshertz5161]

So cool story this was my truck before we sold it and when I watched the first episode I was shocked the truck looks great

[@jaredwilliams6378]

I have an 89 s10 extended cab and we did a v8 350 swap and it was a pain to get in but ls1 is gonna be in it soon

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

No problem the torque converter bolts will self clearance themselves👍

[@balognasandwich9]

clear cap and rotor is rad.... had one on my 84 camaro 2.8 even!

[@winstonpaul3398]

For the oil filter just get a braided hose filter kit and mount the oil filter any where (fire wall)

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Maybe one day. My understanding is that you have to modify the universal ones to clear the exhaust and driveshaft in these trucks but it can be done. Low on the priorities list, though, since it's a convenience item.

[@winstonpaul3398]

ok best of luck

[@StormCrownSr]

The American way of doing things: _Something doesn't fit_ *Fuck it, I'll make it fit!*

[@StormCrownSr]

Also the way of the porn industry but that's for a different comment section.

[@teaguevox8160]

13:20 She sounds like a fucking MONSTER. I love it.

[@hudsonhawk0016]

You should have used the remote oil filter housing that came off the V6.

[@andrewmcphail1708]

Great job. Perfect beater for out super harsh salty Md. winters.

[@trentoncrowder425]

i dont know much about this other than you should replace the crank maybe a pistion and bearing and rings just for good luck

[@ianheard2952]

I find it funny how he said it was front-heavy in the last video, he won't be able to make it up a gravel road now😂😂😂

[@RB26PWR2]

I have one of those nightmare welders too lol.. it’s such a mess

[@DaddytechEnt]

*I did one of these myself same gen for my son, the one i did I had to use 2 left hand mounts for a 1972 chevy nova in order to get the motor to sit in there right and for the exhaust manifold i used a set of block hugger hooker headers for a 350 and i had to put them on wierd too because the steerig arm had to be put in after the motor was installed (not fun) never thought about doing the body lift that might have made things a LOT easier to do. of course i realize none of this is beneficial to you NOW but thought in case someone else was considering doing one of these swaps i might mention it to make things a little easier for them. Lastly the deep sump oil pan for the 350 on Summitt racing is made just like your frankensteined version and fits the same way too. I ran a 650 Holley carb on mine, bolted right up and ran like a champ, the guy i sold it too still drives it too*

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Awesome info, thanks! I had never heard about using Nova engine mounts!

[@DaddytechEnt]

i only know about it because i had a friend in GA growing up that put a 350 in an S-10 pickup someone had actually started to beat the firewall back on his to get the motor in but it was sitting up at a weird angle in the engine bay and the truck always felt like it was trying to rip it's self apart when he would drive it. we took the engine out and started measuring everything like you did and this was back before people were doing this swap regularly and the clearance we needed you pretty much would have had to weld the mount to the frame then figure out a way to snake your hands around to put the bolts into the motor. my buddy has always been a HUGE Nova fan and went out in his back yard yanked the left mount off of his 72 and tried it and not only did it sit the motor down in the engine bay nicely it was far enough away from everything that you could actually work on it without having to yank out the motor too. BONUS! the block hugger headers i learned about first hand when i did the S-10 Blazer for my son.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Ha, that's an awesome story! Just checked what they look like, they resemble the OEM 4.3L mounts, so I guess it makes sense that they'd work. I have heard that block hugger headers fit, I might have to get a pair to try one day!

[@Tylerpanfil40]

You can body lift with hockey pucks too

[@AlexRides808]

I had one of those clear distributor caps on my 73 VW bug. After a 6 mile walk home and then another 6 mile walk back to my car, carrying the factory distributor cap, I threw that thing in the garbage.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

It's been working well for 3k-ish miles so far, but I have heard many a horror story from back when they were first released. My guess is that the materials used in the old ones were not up to the task, but the one here feels as solid as the rest of the cheap-o caps I've used without issue.

[@CrazyPetesProjects]

I love the shop lights you got

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Haha, that lamp has served me well. Busted the base off of it so it's bolted through a 2x4. Works well for underhood and table-top stuff. Tends to get in the way less than hanging lights, actually.

[@DinaCall-v8d]

Any chance you’d be interested in a repeat build?? I have one… exact same color (from the factory), in pretty decent shape, has been through our family for years, unnaturally attached to it and it is just crying for V8 swap! You know, now that you know what to do and not do, lol. I’d even bring it to you… We’re always up for a road trip, especially when there’s a vehicle involved. Also just watched your Pinto Oddessy… My daughter raced a mini stock Pinto for years when she was younger and is now rebuilding a gutted ‘78 Pinto just to drive. Loved both series’ and both have reinstalled hope that we each can and will finish our beloved projects. Seriously though, I would bring the Blazer to you!!! Hahaha

[@yurizaitsef]

I gotta say this is a fucking badass s10 blazer congratulations on such a hard project and all of the hard work. damn thing sounds like a cammed V8. so fucking cool keep it up awesome videos.

[@cemsengul16]

I am surprised you do not have 1 million subscribers.

[@edwardclement102]

An 89 4.3 Blazer puts a smile on my face every day v6 better mpg.

[@bcubed72]

6:37 No hockey pucks? Wow you're doin it the right way!

[@pitbullgamer8116]

That reminds me of my 85 GMC Jimmy 2wd I had I put a 383 stroker in it I loved that SUV it was so much fun to drive 500 hp

[@justinpaone2227]

what i found funny about this common conversion is that gm never offered a v8 option for these s10 based vehicles. but yet for offered a v8 in the explorer but never the ranger and i never hear of a v8 ranger swap which should be much easier sharing the whole front end with the explorer. wtf

[@JohnyComeLately]

Your narration is excellent!

[@nosracsmra6833]

Awesome video/editing style! The video isnt long and dragged out. Good job.

[@danthemowermedic4444]

You could have done a oil filter relocation kit for that v8 to make more room and get a bigger filter on too.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Yep, have to build something custom because of the clearance to the driveshaft, but a universal kit would be a good starting point.

[@HiltsyAdventure]

I want a clear distributor cap no lol! maybe because I'm from the 80s lol... And when I put my engine back in mine was off 180 also lol

[@cindytepper8878]

With that 4.3 being based on a small block, I really thought you wouldn't have had so many problems with clearance around the back of the motor. You should look into a remote oil filter. Actually the first small blocks (265) didn't have an oil filter and they were fine