3.8L

[WyckdS10]

will a 3.8L motor fit in a S10 if so what do i have to change i have the motor and the trans

[SappySE107]

The 3.8 is a 90V6.

[WyckdS10]

will it fit in the truck it should a 350 will all i want to know is what would i have to change cause i have the motor and trans

[SappySE107]

well, this isnt exactly the forum to find that out. You might get lucky and someone here will know what all has to be done but it really isn't the focus of this site at all.

[Anonymous]

The 3.8 is a 90V6.

Ben here really likes the 3800

You will need a RWD tranny, but other than that, there is no reason why it would nto work.

[WyckdS10]

i got the motor and trans i would i need to change the motor mounts on the frame

[Wolf]

i got the motor and trans i would i need to change the motor mounts on the frame

yup

what year 3.8?

[RebelGT]

if you have a 2.2 l s10 you can bolt the 3.8sc up to the stock tranny, from what i know, but you'll still have to make custom motor mounts.

[WyckdS10]

the 3.8 is a 85 and the truck is a 84 S10 the truck had a 2.8 in it and i have a 85 3.8 i want to put in it i have the tranny and all i just need to know will the mouths on the frame work with the mounts on the motor

[bszopi]

If you have both there to look at, then look and compare. There probably isn't anyone on here that knows anything about the 3.8L mounts due to the fact that it is a 90º V6 engine and this is a 60º V6 site. Sorry...

[WyckdS10]

you know any sites that would know

[RacerX11]

http://www.s10forums.com/ might be your best bet.

Marty

[firechiken]

http://www.s10forums.com/ might be your best bet.

Marty

Good site with lots of info

[geoffinbc]

s10forums sucks
goto s-series.org .

Truth be told there is only 2 swaps to consider if you have an S-10 with a 2.8L

1) You put in a 3.4L (Crate or F-Body donor) because it is literally a bolt in swap. Cheep and easy for a beginer or someone looking for a fresh new motor with some descent pop.

2) You do a V8 swap because it would be the same or maybe even less work than trying to make a 3.8L work in an S-10. You will get much more support if you did a V8 swap and parts are even specifically produced for V8 engines in S-10's.

A 3.4L would be a MUCH easier swap than a 3.8L (it is truly a bolt in) and it has all the same power potential. A V8 swap is harder (but I think easier than a 3.8L) and the power potential is... well.... Everyone knows how limitless a V8 swap would be.

[WyckdS10]

trying to save as much money as i can plus i already have the motor and trans later down the road am putting the 4.3L motor in that i have but that motor needs to much tuff for it right now like i said am trying to save money right now