I didn't know that. The only guy I've discussed the V-8 swap with moved the
whole works backward to make it fit. I'm betting the 292 would require
moving something to make it fit...
----- Original Message -----
From: "zman" <zman@gibbon.kungfumonkey.com>
To: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@oldsub.com>
Cc: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; "oletrucks list"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] S10 4X4 Frame
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003, Steve Hanberg wrote:
> The S10 frame is easily shortened, so if you start with a long one, making
> it the right length is not a big deal. The 4x4 has a wider rear axle, and
> fits better than the 2wd rears do. The S10 guys have to move the
> transmission rearward to fit a V-8, so I'm betting putting the 292 in
would
> require even more rearward movement of the transmission and transfer case
> and such.
The only reason to move the engine back is to use an engine mounted fan or
a puller electric. 4.3 mounts and a push fan and the v-8 sit in there real
pretty.
> Would a s10 4X4 frame work with a 49 GMC? Would a 292 engine fit? Bob K in
> PHX
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