It's FINALLY Time to Dive Into the S10's LS Swap! S10 Restomod Ep.24

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It's about time I finally get a chance to dive back into my S10 project! I've been waiting on parts to come off of backorder for what seems like forever. I have most of what I need to get back into the build, but I'm still waiting on a few important elements before I can actually finish putting the new powertrain together. For those who want a refresher, take a look at the series playlist (link below) to catch up to where I'm currently at! Long story short, I ran into some unfortunate issues with my prior setup (355 SBC/700R4) and decided to chuck it all and plunge down the LS route. I had a 5.3L truck motor rebuilt and installed a mild cam, it'll be mated to a B&M 4L60E. I'll also be using the complete Hooker Blackheart LS swap system from Holley to make installation a breeze. This is a big departure and a lot of planning/progress has been made, it's just taken longer with all that's going on the world. Thankfully, the truck is now in a much better place so I'm looking forward to sharing more content on it in the near future! Thanks for watching!
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[@im_an_alvani]

This is going to sound a bit weird but you’re one of the few KZbinrs that actively torques bolts to spec on camera and I find that incredibly satisfying.

[@saabkyle04]

Yeah man, you'd be amazed at how many people will actually call you out on that so I always try to show some of it on camera

[@mewrongway]

Yes I agree, I was beginning to think torque wrenches had been outlawed or something! Awesome build Kyle!

[@jpoplin1]

👍👍 to valvoline! Best lubricants!

[@HardCoreGarage]

now this is what ive been waiting for!

[@bigsmith7349]

Looking good kyle love the old school low key paint scheme it going to look sweet

[@saabkyle04]

I think so too! Thanks!

[@candygender]

your builds are an inspiration, very clean and meticulous, good luck kyle and god bless

[@saabkyle04]

I appreciate that!

[@caphs2107]

s10 baby…ooorah!

[@TheBestGamingCritic]

Good to have you back man. Happy New Year. Looking forward to 2022s projects and progress.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Welcome back brother good job diving an s10 LS Swap I enjoyed the video

[@icurt06]

I like everything about this build. I'm looking forward to seeing what way your going to go with the interior. Best of luck to you in 22!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks, you too!

[@YesSir34]

Let’s Go Kyle!

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Great job. Stay safe and be well!

[@sshrivaas]

Happy New Year Kyle! Nice to start the year with it!

[@taylorrodgers8988]

I found your channel trying to find an in-depth guide or at least some good product recommendations for when I go to restore and sbc swap my 88 s10. I have loved this entire series and almost everything you have done to your truck I have wanted to do to mine for a long time. Thank you for the in-depth veiw into working on these trucks and the amazing info!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks so much bud! So happy I could help!

[@robertbyers4343]

Good job kyle Keep it up!

[@ryanwestfall20gaming81]

Love your car reviews 😍

[@sergiocaruso1331]

No more reviews anymore

[@815LSxSwaps]

That looks like a sweet build!

[@SecondSkinAudio]

Nice work on the video, that firewall looks so darn good.

[@neogeogt]

Lol I was not aware you were making new content/projects. I just purchased a 2000 s10 with 70k miles and one owner. It's stuck in Oregon but will get it next week.

[@zoraizhassan6165]

👌👌very nice project love it...

[@arshkamboj2234]

Very Fantastic Work Kyle 🔥🔥🔥

[@phreakii]

Hope to see a update in the near decade.. keep it up!

[@byronherndon533]

Happy New Years Sir good job on the truck😃👍🏽

[@saabkyle04]

Happy new year!

[@emilianoperezdominguez8642]

Is BACK!!!!!!!

[@desireejackson3312]

Finally some good content

[@gerredstallings465]

Nice work hopefully u won't have any problems this time hope u had a good Christmas and new year's and are enjoying the new house

[@houseofno]

Long time no see! Welcome back! Looking forward to your videos!

[@saabkyle04]

Thanks!

[@d4ve587]

This guy makes me want to rush out and buy oil!! 😂💪I don't even have a car 😭

[@saabkyle04]

LOLOLOL

[@alisaleh2509]

Happy new year kyle plz upload more videos at least 1 video a week please

[@saabkyle04]

I'm trying my best man, I have a lot going on

[@alisaleh2509]

@@saabkyle04 thank you appreciate and i miss you because your channel and video content is my favorite, god blessing

[@fazerainbow5674]

awsome video kyle the s10 looks really good likeing the engine and its comeing alot good long process for you but good its bin so long that it felt like you alredy did the ls swap lol really enjoyed this one and this came into mind for your future content you should do a ls motor swap in that chev silverodo you got you could do it its an idea thumbs up and shared

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

nice work ......look into hydro boost insted of a brake booster ...you will have alot more room ...

[@saabkyle04]

I ended up getting one of those compact dual diaphragm boosters to make it "simple", I'll share how it works out in a future video!

[@conebone669]

If you ever want to sell this pickup after you are done with it, I will buy it in a heartbeat!

[@FedeTheStunter]

This is awesome ! I want to swap an LS engine in my Alfa Romeo 😝

[@schnizdawg]

Time to get a normal hood and get rid of the scoop look. That would make this build much better once done

[@saabkyle04]

Sorry, I like the cowl hood, that's why I bought it in the first place

[@peterhatch1583]

Thks for the video what think on the holley sniper injection

[@2003zq8]

Kyle, with those other builds you got going on its good to see you getting back on track with the S10. So looking forward to seeing how it all comes together in future videos. Curious, do you still have the S15 Jimmy or did you end up selling it?

[@saabkyle04]

I sold it not too long after the series concluded. Ended up going to California!

[@mikeh1348]

what valve covers and Coil Packs are you using i like that a coil pack bracket isnt needed.

[@skylerpratt2306]

I own a 91 Chevy Silverado 2wd single cab. How would you go about replacing cab mounts?

[@dlg5485]

Happy new year, Kyle! I'd love to see some more Nissan content. I don't think you ever finished that project did you?

[@saabkyle04]

No, it's not finished, there's just not enough hours in the day. I'm trying to whittle through all I've gotten myself into at the moment haha

[@dlg5485]

@@saabkyle04 I get it. You have taken on quite a bit as of late haha. I'm loving how the S-10 is coming along.

[@rexdakin4556]

Great video, what headers did you use for this swap?

[@TheBarracuda06]

What size tires you running on those Monte Carlo rims?

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Floor shifter an alternative to column shift?

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Should you be using full synthetic to breaking our new (rings) motor? I didn’t think so…..

[@ThesiKCOne661]

Make a list of parts you needed for the swap

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

I always heard if a motor was freshly rebuilt, that you do not want to use full synthetic for break in. Break in normally is 500 miles.

[@saabkyle04]

"Break In" depends on a lot of things. Traditionally, you'd want to use conventional oil when breaking in older engines, even more important though is using an oil with high zinc/phosphorous if you have a flat tappet cam, otherwise you can risk wiping out the cam. Newer engines are more synthetic friendly, it basically boils down to personal preference. The LS engines have hydraulic roller lifters, not flat tappets. There's no strict "break in" period on these like there would be an old SBC, however, you still want to practice common sense and run the engine in appropriately for 500 miles or so. There are a lot of opinions on what you should and shouldn't do and most of it just boils down to experience.

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

@@saabkyle04 The reason i was always told not to break in with synthetic is so that the rings have a chance to seal properly and then switch to synthetic.

[@Stevehevessy]

What rear end is in your truck

[@justinunger38]

welcome back kyle, happy new year, are you planning on bed liner for this s10 ? do you still have the white monte carlo ? do a channel update video please

[@jeffreybyrd7949]

What part number is the pan 302-1 or 302-2???

[@AaronVillatoroLuna]

Hi Kyle

[@jeffrrey6791]

So are we gonna see anything done with the crew cab s10?

[@saabkyle04]

No, I let that go a long time ago

[@GSsg98]

You said that you are installing an 8" dual diaphragm brake booster. What's the Part # on that?

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Why do all these LS/S10 swappers put the engine and trans in together? Couldn’t they be installed separately?

[@user-gc6vu1fm4e]

اول

[@14thesaad]

وش جابك هنا 😂

[@brendanbublitz2295]

So how many vehicles you got now? Not being rude or anything, just curious lol

[@saabkyle04]

Too many lol. In all seriousness, between my wife and I, we have 6 vehicles that are considered projects, including the '89 S10, '89 240SX, '69 Chevelle, '96 K1500, '85 Monte Carlo and the '62 GMC C1000. My focus at the moment is getting the Monte Carlo and S10 "finished". The K1500 is finished for the moment and we just started on the Chevelle's metal work this week. The others are on the back burner for the moment. Gotta try and get some things out of the way lol.

[@brendanbublitz2295]

@@saabkyle04 gotcha man, just curious. Keep up the great work and content, always enjoy your videos, and happy new year to yas

[@savagescotty8462]

What ever happened to the bagged truck project?

[@saabkyle04]

I let it go a long time ago

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Finnegle? Is that a swappers word?

[@alisaleh2509]

Kyle you realy need a helper i can tell to do youtube editing and video and all the mechanical work is hard, a second person to help you is a must kyle

[@Uprise95341]

Put a supercharger on it now

[@sergiocaruso1331]

This guy became from a car reviewer to a mechanic or what?

[@saabkyle04]

I evolved with the times to focus on doing stuff I truly love

[@sergiocaruso1331]

@@saabkyle04 Ok 👍

[@user-kb8gh5jv9t]

Yay, another LS swap….🤦‍♀️

[@saabkyle04]

Yeah, because they're awesome lol

[@user-kb8gh5jv9t]

@@saabkyle04 lol, they really are not😉

[@leehouston5436]

@@user-kb8gh5jv9t yeah , that’s why nobody is doing them, smh