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Pontiac powered S10
So I have found several cheap S10s/S10 Blazers for sale. I happen to have a pretty stout 400 needing a home.
Anyone have any info or links related to puting Pontiac engines in S10s? I have goggled it and not really found any info. Any help would be appreciated!
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How 'bout this ? These pics were taken at our local show, last year.
J.C.you did the install. I think it has front & rear motor plates. I assume J. C. will provide some details of the install, if you'd like. But obviously can't guarantee it. At our recent, local show, I noticed it had a bigger, badder Pontiac in it, with header collectors blowing thru the fenders. TJ didn't know about it, so didn't take any pics. Hey, with a torch & a welding machine you can put a Pontiac engine in most anything, where a Chevy V8 will fit, especially where a BBC will fit. Last edited by ponyakr; 04-18-2017 at 12:29 PM. |
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May be able to use G-body mounts.
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Thank you guys! Headers are my biggest concern...I doubt there is anything out of the box that would fit. I wonder if the 2nd gen S10s have the same amount of space under the hood?
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"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."- General George Patton "Perpetual peace is a futile dream."-General George Patton "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."-Thomas Jefferson "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserves neither and will loose both."-Benjamin Franklin |
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if I were to attempt this , I would get some old perches and motor mounts from like a 64 leman's bolt them to the motor with the tranny already bolted to the motor , lower it down in the engine bay. find where you want it front to back , bolt a cross member to the tranny and locate it to the frame. mark the perches on the frame take the motor and trans out . take the perches off the engine and bolt or weld them to frame. do the same with the cross member. the rest will unfold from there......
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'67 GTO 400 HO - Ram Air - 4 speed - 3.55 Safe T Track, A/C, PS, red fender liners '78 Lemans - Drag car project |
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The new shorties are about $300. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-28164 The Pypes RA3 manifolds are only a few bucks more. http://www.jegs.com/i/PYPES/958/RPE6...cPAaAl928P8HAQ |
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The s10 firewall was engineered for a passenger side rear bank headed engine. Opposite of the poncho design, which has the driver side head as the "back half" 4cyls. Not really a good candidate for a poncho, but where there is a misaligned will there is a way��. Also the stock steering shaft will dictate the engine will have to be offset to the passenger side. If u go headers custom built is the only alternative and a tight fit. Built a second set for this truck and went up and exit the fenders....much easier. Sorry on the sideways pic and the only one I took.
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1963 Cat SD Clone (old school) streeter 1964 GTO post coupe, tripower, 4speed (build) 1965 GTO 389 tripower, 4 speed, driver 1966 GTO dragcar 1966 GTO Ragtop 1969 Tempest ET clone street/strip 1969 GTO Judge RA lll, auto 1969 GTO limelight Conv. 4speed go and show (sold) 1970 GP SSJ 1970 GTO barn find..TLB…390 horse?….yeh, 390 1972 GTO 455 HO, 4 speed, (build) 1973 Grand Safari wagon, 700hp stoplight sleeper 525ci DCI & 609ci LM V head builds Last edited by J.C.you; 04-18-2017 at 09:54 PM. |
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Pretty sure it's a Performer with a Moroso water outlet.
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I swapped a Pontiac v8 into a European Opel Manta many years back, I swapped the headers side to side and ran the outlets towards the front of the car, exiting through the fender in front of the front wheel arches. Race use only as there were no mufflers on it.
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Thanks everyone for the replies, info, links, etc. Not sure which direction I will go in. Brother in law has a 2 wheel drive 79 Ford pickup I could get super cheap. And then there are tons of other cheap options out there. A lot of which would be easier to drop aPontiac into. So keeping my eyes and ears open. Just really wanting to do something totally different so who knows what I end up with.
Thanks again!
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"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."- General George Patton "Perpetual peace is a futile dream."-General George Patton "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."-Thomas Jefferson "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserves neither and will loose both."-Benjamin Franklin |
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a fox body mustang is a good swap for a poncho, done that one too.....much easier. Find one with a aftermarket k member and a 8.8 and you are almost home.
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1963 Cat SD Clone (old school) streeter 1964 GTO post coupe, tripower, 4speed (build) 1965 GTO 389 tripower, 4 speed, driver 1966 GTO dragcar 1966 GTO Ragtop 1969 Tempest ET clone street/strip 1969 GTO Judge RA lll, auto 1969 GTO limelight Conv. 4speed go and show (sold) 1970 GP SSJ 1970 GTO barn find..TLB…390 horse?….yeh, 390 1972 GTO 455 HO, 4 speed, (build) 1973 Grand Safari wagon, 700hp stoplight sleeper 525ci DCI & 609ci LM V head builds |
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Thats an excelent idea! Can find those cheap as well.
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"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."- General George Patton "Perpetual peace is a futile dream."-General George Patton "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."-Thomas Jefferson "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserves neither and will loose both."-Benjamin Franklin |
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I like the idea of a Pontiac engine in a Chevy body. For me, it's a revenge deal.
Ever since I started racing, I've come across LOTS of nice Pontiac bodies, which came with a Pontiac engine, but it had been replaced with a Chevy engine. And, many of these guys seemed proud to show me their Chevy powered Pontiac, not realizing that I was a Pontiac freak. I'm quite sure that many of them were very surprised by my reaction to, and comments about, their Chevy powered Pontiac. So, if I was gonna select a Chevy body, for Pontiac power, I'd look for something with a reasonable price, and with at least an 8.5" rear end. For a car, I'd want a 2nd gen Camaro, with either a 12-bolt or 8.5 10-bolt. I assume that a plain Jane Camaro should be slightly cheaper than a nice T/A or Formula body. 3rd gen Camaros would be cheap, but would need a rear end upgrade, for use with sticky tires. Obviously, a '72 or earlier Chevelle, with a 12-bolt, would be better. But, I assume would be much higher. I also like the idea of a Pontiac powered '77 or earlier El Camino or GMC Sprint. Then, there are lots of GM truck possibilities. I put a 400/TH400 in a flat bed 1-ton, back in the day. |
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couple old pics, fun little car and really ticked the ford guys off....
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1963 Cat SD Clone (old school) streeter 1964 GTO post coupe, tripower, 4speed (build) 1965 GTO 389 tripower, 4 speed, driver 1966 GTO dragcar 1966 GTO Ragtop 1969 Tempest ET clone street/strip 1969 GTO Judge RA lll, auto 1969 GTO limelight Conv. 4speed go and show (sold) 1970 GP SSJ 1970 GTO barn find..TLB…390 horse?….yeh, 390 1972 GTO 455 HO, 4 speed, (build) 1973 Grand Safari wagon, 700hp stoplight sleeper 525ci DCI & 609ci LM V head builds |
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Wonder why that was. (;>) Half of the New Generation Ford Guys would think it was a old 427 Wedge engine.
Tom V.
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I'm building a Pontiac powered G Body, and I have to say I love this platform. Parts are common and affordable and I love the massive amount of room under the hood.
These cars aren't that heavy and they look good. The best part is that they can be bought cheap. I bought mine, which is a rust free body, with good running Pontiac 350 already transplanted for $800.
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'67 GTO 400 HO - Ram Air - 4 speed - 3.55 Safe T Track, A/C, PS, red fender liners '78 Lemans - Drag car project |
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