JTR Chevrolet S-10 Truck . Chapter 1, Introduction

Chevrolet S-10 Truck—
Chapter 1 from the V-8 Conversion Manual:
INTRODUCTION

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Chapter 1 Contents:

Introduction ••• 1984 S-10 2WD Truck with 1989 305 TPI/700-R4 ••• Project ZZ3—Our Quickest Truck ••• 1984 S-10 Blazer with 1985 305 TPI/700-R4 •••

Baby Thunder, 1992 S-10 4X4 Truck with 1992 Corvette LT1 Engine ••• ZZ3 Update ••• Another Update ••• 1995 Camaro LT1/4L60-E into 1988 2wd S-10 Blazer •••

V8 Alternative for 1996–2000 Trucks with the 4.3 V6 ••• Measurements ••• Typical Conversion Costs ••• Time Requirements •••

ANOTHER UPDATE

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This is the truck shown on page 1-9, but with a 350 TPI engine and a Vortech supercharger. As simple and clean as this installation looks, it must be noted that it wasn't completely simple. The biggest obstacle to this installation was that the alternator could not be mounted as per the kit because the steering box was in the way (remember, the kit is for a Camaro!). Custom brackets were made so that the alternator could be mounted where the air-conditioning compressor normally goes, but this truck is not equipped with air-conditioning.

Another obstacle with this installation is the clearance between the supercharger, the upper radiator hose, and the radiator. But remember, the engine is installed in the "forward" position (which doesn¬t require driveshaft modifications). It all fits, but it is a bit too tight for our tastes. Setting the engine back even 1/2" would noticeably improve working room.

The supercharger and mounting brackets weigh about 50 lbs.

We have no performance numbers for this truck, as it was sold shortly after this photograph was taken.

Chapter 1 is continued on the next page.

Chapter 1 Contents:

Introduction ••• 1984 S-10 2WD Truck with 1989 305 TPI/700-R4 ••• Project ZZ3—Our Quickest Truck ••• 1984 S-10 Blazer with 1985 305 TPI/700-R4 •••

Baby Thunder, 1992 S-10 4X4 Truck with 1992 Corvette LT1 Engine ••• ZZ3 Update ••• Another Update ••• 1995 Camaro LT1/4L60-E into 1988 2wd S-10 Blazer •••

V8 Alternative for 1996–2000 Trucks with the 4.3 V6 ••• Measurements ••• Typical Conversion Costs ••• Time Requirements •••

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