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shanerocks · 11-08-2014, 09:18 PM

Hi this my first post and have been lurking for sometime. I am interested in doing a AD 3100 s10 swap v8/bagged. I have a question. I am looking at a '91 s10 with a v8 400sbc 700r4 trans and it's already bagged, reg cab long box. I this going to be usable? I guess my main concern is going to be the rear lining up in the wheel well and it's limited adjustability. Is there anything else I should be concerned about? I just like this option because all the hard and expensive stuff is already done.
Thanks and love all the info that's on this site.
Shane

msaintg · 11-09-2014, 04:39 AM

I had to move my engine back 5" when I did my swap

shanerocks · 11-09-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by msaintg

I had to move my engine back 5" when I did my swap

When doing this does everyone just get a custom drive shaft made?

**Advanced Design** · 11-09-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shanerocks

When doing this does everyone just get a custom drive shaft made?

Sure, or modify a stock drive shaft to work.

There have been lot's of trucks built with the S10 chassis. You've probably noticed good information here for doing so.

And Welcome!

crossfire84 · 11-09-2014, 09:23 AM

IMHO i'd stick with the stock frame GM did all the hard work with mounts and so on. Just look online at all the junk and failed attempts at s10 swaps. Its much easier to upgrade the stock frame to what you need. Like I said just my thoughts and good luck with your build and we like lots of pics!

shanerocks · 11-09-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfire84

IMHO i'd stick with the stock frame GM did all the hard work with mounts and so on. Just look online at all the junk and failed attempts at s10 swaps. Its much easier to upgrade the stock frame to what you need. Like I said just my thoughts and good luck with your build and we like lots of pics!

Worst case it doesent line up then at least I have all the parts then just buy another stock frame for a couple hundred buck and start fresh. This was my thinking anyway.

msaintg · 11-09-2014, 05:17 PM

it is only about $50 to shorten the original S10 drive shaft. As far as wheel base goes, there is a lot of info about the stock trucks having the rear axel 1" too far forward (if my memory serves... 116" wheelbase) The S10 that you have should have a wheelbase of 117" which makes it perfect.

OrrieG · 11-09-2014, 06:14 PM

Read this then decide if you want to do it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=632686&page=5

11-08-2014, 09:18 PM	#1
shanerocks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Manitoba Posts: 8	New member with some questions Hi this my first post and have been lurking for sometime. I am interested in doing a AD 3100 s10 swap v8/bagged. I have a question. I am looking at a '91 s10 with a v8 400sbc 700r4 trans and it's already bagged, reg cab long box. I this going to be usable? I guess my main concern is going to be the rear lining up in the wheel well and it's limited adjustability. Is there anything else I should be concerned about? I just like this option because all the hard and expensive stuff is already done. Thanks and love all the info that's on this site. Shane

11-09-2014, 04:39 AM	#2
msaintg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 454	Re: New member with some questions I had to move my engine back 5" when I did my swap __________________ Mike http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387

11-09-2014, 09:23 AM	#5
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Re: New member with some questions IMHO i'd stick with the stock frame GM did all the hard work with mounts and so on. Just look online at all the junk and failed attempts at s10 swaps. Its much easier to upgrade the stock frame to what you need. Like I said just my thoughts and good luck with your build and we like lots of pics! __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

11-09-2014, 05:17 PM	#7
msaintg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 454	Re: New member with some questions it is only about $50 to shorten the original S10 drive shaft. As far as wheel base goes, there is a lot of info about the stock trucks having the rear axel 1" too far forward (if my memory serves... 116" wheelbase) The S10 that you have should have a wheelbase of 117" which makes it perfect. __________________ Mike http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387

11-09-2014, 06:14 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: New member with some questions Read this then decide if you want to do it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=632686&page=5 __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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