just wondering, how big of a V8 could you hypothetically put in a S-10?

 

any small block chevy engine: 283, 327, 305, 350. so long as the s-10 comes with a 4.3. otherwise its changing motor mounts and stuff. i was considering the v-8 upgrade on my bravada til i found the 98 tahoe. as stated before the tranny will bolt up to the v-8 from the 4.3 as long as its the 700R4 automatic. personally, if id do the swap id put a th350 automatic behind the v-8.

 

could you fit a 454 in there- haha jk . that would be pretty cool to have such a big engine in a little truck

 

its kinda like putting a small cam in. you get more lift and duration. stock on the 5.9 is 1.6 flat tappet rockers. so you also get the benefit of less resistance with a roller. its definitly not as good as doing a full cam swap,but the gains can surely be felt. i am guessing around 25hp through the entire rpm range.

 

here they are.

http://www.harlandsharp.com/dodge_viper.htm

install is pretty easy. just use plenty of assembley lube to keep the spacers in when installing. let me see if i can find the install link page. found it here it is.

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/rollerrocker.php

 

and here is another upgrade. not as good as the other 2,but still pretty decent.

http://www.thefastman.com/Throttlebodies5x.asp

but if you donnt have the superchip 3815 that is the best bang for the buck in my opinion. it has been my best single performance mod to date. but all mods tend to help each other.

i had the hypertech max energy and the jet chip stage 2, and the superchip is better than both. i only use the performance tune and run 93 octane.

 

You dont have the adjustable ones do you? just the straight 1.7rr

 

no, i have the non adjustables. part#s70037. i got mine from summit. it took about 4 hrs for the install. if i was to do it again i could do it in 3hrs. you can reuse the valve cover gaskets,but i didnt. i got new mopar ones. i also left my coil wire off and cranked the motor over till i seen oil coming out the top of them. so i wouldnt have a dry start. i also changed my oil after i ran them for about 5 miles. not really necessary to change the oil but i was just about due anyways. it will take the computer a couple hundred miles to fully learn the rockers.

 

here they are from summit. harland sharp also has another with a very similar part #. make sure you get the right ones.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...7&autoview=sku

 

Hey thanks alot for all the help talon..i might be havin to look into all that stuff..anything to help out..and another question tho..they said that i would have to change valve springs if its a high mileage vehicles...i have 140k miles..and by the way i live in wauseon, ohio..and i wish i had some pics but once the weather decides to warm up i will def get some pics on here..