kpro89
2/3/2008 4:53:20 PM
i have an 89 s10 with a 2.8 and i was wondering if there are any available parts to get performance out of these engines? i know i would be better off with a 4.3 or a v8 but this blazer has some sentimental value and it is a rebuilt engine with only like 10 thousand miles on it so i don't really want to swap motors.
2002XTREME
2/3/2008 5:12:28 PM
try for a cool air intake! It may help a tad...
dist6blazer
2/3/2008 9:01:05 PM
hypertech programmer maybe?
im not familair with the 89
thegr81
2/3/2008 10:56:37 PM
I would do an exhaust and intake for staters, and because of the age of the motor there isn't a programmer for it so that is outta the question, but an intake and exhaust will wake it up a lil bit!!!
thegr81
2/4/2008 3:47:52 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: swartlkk
A 3.4L swap.
What would it take for someone to do this swap?? I have a buddy who just got a blazer with a 2.8 and wanted to swap the motor but not to a v8, would you know what all is required for this type of swap???
swartlkk
2/4/2008 4:09:06 AM
thegr81
2/4/2008 4:57:56 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: swartlkk
A motor... LOL
This should help althought it is limited on its 4wd information: Swapping Your Chevrolet 2.8L To A 3.4L
Thankyou for the info, really appreciate it and this also helps those that woulda asked for the info as well!!
blazinblack
2/4/2008 8:07:15 AM
my cousin did a 2.8L swap to a 350 they make kits to swap motor mounts and everything for pretty cheap. his is a 91 blazer
swartlkk
2/4/2008 8:10:17 AM
Just so everyone else is clear, to go from a 2.8L to a 350, the transmission has to be changed as well.
kpro89
2/4/2008 1:11:44 PM
what so its not a th350? what kind is it?
rriddle3
2/4/2008 1:46:28 PM
If it's an automatic, I believe it would be a 700R4.
neo71665
2/4/2008 8:52:20 PM
You can do a cold air, headers, underdrive pullies, Chips don't do crap for our motors.
Best bet is the 3.4 swap.
kpro89
2/6/2008 6:46:07 PM
why would i have to swap the trans? there is 700r4s in v8s.
swartlkk
2/6/2008 6:49:23 PM
The 2.8L is a 60* V engine while the 4.3L and the V8s are 90* V engines. The bell housing bolt pattern is different due to the narrower engine requiring the transmission to be changed if you are going to a 90* V engine.
kpro89
2/9/2008 6:00:34 AM
makes sence but wouldn't you just need a new bellhousing and input shaft?
