No longer turbo S-10...

[Gutling]

So, after finding out how hard it would be to build a motor for my 2.2 in my s10 to run more boost, I decided to swap it out. My original plan was a ecotec swap and boost to 500hp, had the engine and all but decided to go v8 at the last minute. So got a 06 5.3 with 40k miles, and got it slapped in there. I used Current Performance Wiring for most of the conversion parts, the incore radiator/fan/ac condesnor setup, the high mount a/c compressor, engine mounts, H3 oil pan, shorty ceramic coated headers and wiring harness and computer. Everything works just like factory, a/c, heat, cruise, p/s. You can't even tell inside the truck whats under the hood. My goal is still 500whp, so I will be tossing a kenne bell on top of it pretty soon. I just got the exhaust done yesterday, y-pipe to a magnaflow. I still got to get it tuned and dyno'd, hopefully next weekend. I got a custom comp cam in it, its more setup for the coming s/c then n/a, but still gives it a great sound and its worlds better than the factory one. And i still got to make a air intake lol. Front suspension is next, it dropped my truck 3-4 inches, which gives it a awesome looking tuck but is way to low for my daily driving habits.

So some pictures, no beauty shots I still got to clean truck and take some completed ones now. I am running the 4l60e, I swapped from my 5 speed. Using a center console and shifter out of a oldsmobile bravada so don't mind the wood grain, going to have it recovered when I finish my interior. Clean done pics will be up here soon, then hopefully dyno numbers. I am shooting for 290-300whp tuned.

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[bdydrpdmazda]

very nice!

[94ej2]

awesome!!

[Kainedogg]

Definitely a hot piece.

[NevrNufTorq]

looks good:goodjob:

[00CIVICSI]

VERY NEAT

[Gutling]

Thanks for the comments. I just finished relocating my batt to my bed yesterday, still got to make an intake and then it will be off to tune and dyno it.

[MidLifeCrisis]

In for updates and full truck pics.

[CHADbee]

nice work!

[SpooL'DGsR]

give me that truck now!!!!!




lol j/k... sick truck man great work!!

[Gutling]

As a update, I just got home from getting it tuned/dyno. It was running super rich, when we started off it made 220hp. After a few hours of tuning I left today with it at 320whp/327lbs. It runs awesome. I can't believe the power it picked up from just a cam. I got a dyno sheet but too lazy to take a pic right now, I will tommorow with some finished ones of the engine bay. I love it, it feels great. Now to swap out the rear end and get ready to supercharge it lol.

[Gutling]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/Gutling/100_0763.jpg
Finished engine bay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/Gutling/l9.jpg
Moog front-end kit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/Gutling/100_0766.jpg
Spohn Lower Control Arm
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Spohn Upper Control Arm
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QA1s
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All installed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/Gutling/100_0768.jpg

[thinkskater]

sick. i really was going to do this swap till all the little things started to add up for it. ill do an lsx swap later in life when money is more stable. plan jane SBC is probably what i will do. nice truck bro.