Installing the V8! ( S10 V8 Swap )

[@nedaCFilms]

ZR2 models were cool trucks back in the ‘90s through early ‘00s. Prices are beginning to rise on these things. Folks are grabbing up nice ones.

[@nicholsperformance92]

Sadly, it’s getting hard to find a clean s10 period at this point at least in my area, especially with all the salt. 😔

[@beasyphone]

Gotta wait to watch but best believe lunch break tomoro lol.

[@beasyphone]

Also, side note: when you first jacked the body up a whole back I kind of giggled but then had an "oh shoot" moment. At work I've been dealing with TONS of Mack MD fuel level sender recalls and forever been removing full (always lol) tanks from the undersidevif the trucks after pulling steps/straps, lines,etc...NOWWW, I pull the rear body mounts, Porta power the cab up and swap the senders in place! 3 hour job down to 20 minutes thanks to you!!! So THANKS FOR THAT! lol. Ok- back to ZR2 sheet 😅

[@nicholsperformance92]

Haha that’s great glad my crazy situation helped someone! … just put some snow tires on even had to use the bead blast hose. the tire machines kicking ass for sure. Slowly working on acquiring all the wheel weights and accessory stuff.

[@bootleg9319]

Hell yea bud! Killin it I have the same truck buy black inside one owner. I've ordered stuff you have done an love your channel

[@bootleg9319]

Let's go🎉 Nice job man I cant wait to see the start up an drive. Btw can you do a vid of the 3rd door mine stopped opening and I cang figure it out cause the bottom unlocks but the top is stuck

[@nicholsperformance92]

Thanks man! I’ve never really had any issues with the third door on mine… I did finally break the known issue handle off a while back and had to replace it with one of those aluminum ones….

[@nicholsperformance92]

That inner trim piece on those doors is pretty straightforward to pop off. Sounds like something might just be out of adjustment in there or needs lubed up.

[@bootleg9319]

What all hop ups off the 4.3 where you going to list on eBay mines bone stock and I’d love a bit more power

[@recker_7630]

Anything can fit if you've got a set of torches, a welder, and a big enough sledge hammer

[@Occvidor]

Need more on the electrical. Awesome video I got a zr2 really want to do the swap

[@nicholsperformance92]

Thanks! Im working on a vid for that now.

[@beasyphone]

OK, getting s start on tbe vid lol. Gotta say Trev, I'm SO GLAD ....thst you're doing your Z first!!!! Hahaha. Gonna save me some headache. I'm well aware we share BASICALLY ZERO with any if my other actual S10s. But so far you've shown a few pretty well and explained nicely. Can't wait to start mine.. also how's the tire machine holding up?

[@jonasgrumby1093]

Were you able to use the OEM fuel injector system (spider injector) with your cam, heads and header combo. Did you need a custom tune

[@nicholsperformance92]

Yeah, it ran great, I had the mpfi stock replacement unit. The truck was tuned. I’m not sure if they changed much with the fueling.

[@thebrawlmk4]

I like your work. Keep it up very nice But I think you Put your motor mounts where your body mounts were supposed to be

[@nicholsperformance92]

Thank you! I was waiting for someone to notice I messed up haha.

[@thebrawlmk4]

@@nicholsperformance92 We've all been there Still nice build

[@azwreckingcrew2458]

Did you have to move your brake lines from the master cylinder or proportioning valve to clear the headers?

[@nicholsperformance92]

No, just bent them alittle to the side. Being close to things like that is part of the reason why I wrapped my headers.

[@azwreckingcrew2458]

Thanks for the info

[@caswell1733]

What trans did you use

[@nicholsperformance92]

Just had the 4l60 that was behind the original V6 rebuilt, and a couple extras

[@caswell1733]

@@nicholsperformance92 so it’s the original zr2 trans and bolts right up to the v8

[@nicholsperformance92]

You got it

[@caswell1733]

@@nicholsperformance92 ok makes sense thanks just trying to get some more info doing a 305 swap appreciate it

[@nicholsperformance92]

No problem man, as I’m sure you know the 4.3 and sbc are the same basically so the trans can go either way. Good luck man. Make sure you don’t over rpm that trans with that zippy 305. 6400 Max shift on the 4l60/R4

[@phoenixzero-me7rv]

Will it fit? Yes

[@nicholsperformance92]

Lol

[@daleyoung601]

How much would you charge to make me a set of the frame mount plates and the angle iron pieces??

[@nicholsperformance92]

Unfortunately, that was kind of just a one off piece I made, I didn’t really save any of the measurements not to mention the motors installed now… the steel and hardware I got was actually just from my local Menards so definitely wasn’t anything special. Good luck