v8 4x4 daily driver

[Archon]

hi. i have a 88 s10 with a 2.8 and 700r4



Working on the swap but want to mimimize headache. so is there a full kit for a 4 wheel drive?.

And if not would someone who has done a swap to a 4x4 please send me a list of parts needed, as well as an approxamate cost.also any heads up tips on parts prone to breakage will be greatly appreciated.



keep in mind this will not be at the strip. however when i do need ungodly horsepower for a machine that size i want it to be there.



Jon

Brazil, Indiana

feel free to send it by e-mail

jedilordslayer@hotmail.com

[4more]

diffenrt oil pan ,headers---might be wrong but i\'d personaly get a 4.3 trans and t case to use

[slick2500]

as long as u dont lift it stock drive train should work

[Mike]

headers, engine mounts & oil pan. if you get it from parts.s10v8.com (http://parts.s10v8.com) i can work up a kit for you. let me know. and welcome http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_wave.gif

[MOREPOWER]

Don\'t foreget to get a oil filter relocater kit! the stock filter will hit the shaft for front diff, i would get a different trans, that stock one isn\'t very strong if ya gonna beef up ur motor a bit. goodluck!! i just took the 4x4 outa my truck , don\'t go anymore so i made things easy !

[84s104x4]

I would recommend finding a 700R4 out of a 4x4 fullsize. That way it will bolt right up to the engine and the stock transfer case. That is what i did worked awesome didnt even need to shorten the driveshaft.

[eurekarobert]

why should you not lift a 4x4? and why would the stock drivetrain not work in a lifted 4x4?

This is a question for the above message.

[tawd]

Hi, If you are planning on doing the swap here is what you will need.



Larger radiator - One out of a mid 80's corvette will do the trick.



Modified oil pan - The four wheel drives need a goofy shaped pan.



Motor mounts - the mounts HAVE to be for a 4wd conversion. The 2wd versions will give ya problems



Exhaust - You can find headers that will clear everything on the 4wd. also, mid 80's camaro manifolds may work - but not 100% sure



Finally, Your tranny will not work - Your bellhousing will NOT bolt up to a small block chevy. You have 2 common choices to fix that problem -



Get a 700r4 tranny from a 4.3lt V6, or from a v8 engine, and have your tailshaft, and 4wd adapter from your old tranny put on the new one. OR, buy a Turbo 350 tranny, and get the conversion kit to make the turbo 350 bolt up to your transfer case.



I have the oil pan(pre '86), new headers, motor mounts, and new radiator I may be willing to sell. Email me at <a href="mailto:tawd@sbcglobal.net" target="_new">tawd@sbcglobal.net</a> if your interested.

[eurekarobert]

I know what I need. I just wanted slick 2500 to explain his post!! http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif