I have a Shell laying around from a 1995 Chevy S-10, I was going to throw a V8 into it and call it a day. But the more I get into Shoehorning different series Rotaries into other rx-7's I have been thinking along a different line with this truck.. I would probably do an s4 EFI (t2 manifolds) 6 port 13bt. With a s4 turbo. The motor would go in via welding and a custom driveshaft would be needed. But other then that I have all the parts needed to do it. I know it would be underpowered but shoot it came with a 4cyl from the factory.. I would just be using the truck to tote car parts and my CBR around. It is already lowered and I was thinking I would paint it the same color as my vert.. Am I crazy? Or should I just go with good old american Pushrods and save myself the headache?
A V8 swap is approx. $1500 with a rebuilt 350 and a used turbo tranny, as well as the mounts to convert..

The rebuilt for my motor would be $600 for my xtra 13B, plus the custom driveshaft at about $280... So it would be cheaper........hmmm

 

Go with the 350 or 4.3. I think it might get to pricey for what its worth.

And ****.

 

how many S 10s with 350 do ya see around? i'de say for 13B keep it original, keep it different. thats my veiw, to each his own. (just think what sounds better Rotary? or 350? i like both but i like the Roatary more



Prôdigy

 

The look on the chevy fans face when they see what they think is an all american ride coming down the road but doesn't sound right will make it worth it.

Dare to be different and you get more respect I say

Go for it!

 

Make it a semi sleeper to. That way when you tank some other vihicle all those Chev boys will be like nice what you running, and then you say a 1.3 liter engine with no pistons.

 

I would drop the 350 in there. I would think the gas mileage would be better with the 350. I don't even want to know how bad the mileage would be with a turbo rotary in there. I can forsee lots of headaches trying to make the rotary fit well and work properly with everything.

 

It just takes the desire to do it My bro has a 12A in a Geo Tracker if he did it there how much more complicated other then getting the wiring together can it be. But if you dont know much about the rotary you can take the easy way out 7 put the 350 in but it wont have any uniqueness . When other Tracker owners hear my bro's Tracker there like thats not a chevy motor. He say yeah it's not they look under the hood and are like sao amazed . cool to see the looks on their faces like whoa thats some **** lol

 

Ive got an 83 s10 with a 355 in it, it is very fast. But, I didnt have to do any of the work. I bought it from a family friend. He did it realatively cheap though, but he did some customizing. As far as resale goes, one with a 350 might net more than rotary, because alot of people dont know what a rotary engine is, especially people looking for a s10 with an engine swap.

 

put a 20b in it.you will love it. joserotary.com

 

thats exactly what im gonna do with my friend and race it at the track lol. ive been thinking about it alot lately

 

i am doing the same thing cuz i bent three out of four c-rods in my '95 sonoma so far the hardest thing is wiring dont know if i'm gonna run a spliced harness for interior switches or just have lights, turn singles etc. be toggle switches. the motor is a s4 n/a 5spd, the chevy 2.2 has 120 hp and the s4 n/a has 146 hp so your s4 turbo with 189hp would be quick you can use the chevy cross member with a six inch extension to bolt to the trans the shifter is now at your side instead of under the dash and the 13b sits kinda high in opinion...... should be done soon but it'll be a sleeper cuz it's rough looking

 

the only problem i see is that truck is heavy! i think you would need to go 20b or a ported turbo 13b

 

actually an s10 isnt much heavier than an FC. On a good day my fc weighs about 2870lbs, a buddy of mine just got his s10 weighed and it came in just below 3200lbs and he has heavy *** wheels. That 2.2 or 2.5 probably weighs more than the s4 also.

Ive been messing with S10's for about 5 years and it looks like a pretty straight forward swap. Just look for a cheap used standalone and you will be fine. Dont expect to pass inspection ever again tho

 

Yeah it would be sweet, but mad underpowered I agree with jzeda, 20b FTW!

 

20b for sure

 

20b for sure

 

one of the reasons i believe he is thinking about it is that it is cheaper. I dont think a 20b would be cost effective, It would be a ***** OUT BADASS Truck, but not very cost effective.

 

do it.. how would 250hp be not enough??

lol im putting the s4 t2 into my repu but i have spent over 5grand lol not how i planed it..

 

are u talking about a stock 20B would be enough?

O and i hear ya on the 5grand, i started and originally wanted to keep the stock turbo and low boost. Now im half-bridged, gt40, standalone, etc... they are NEVER done

 

no i was reffering to the 13b swap seen lots of people on here with those numbers easey..

20b would cost to much vs as he already has all the parts he needs..

if you have to shorten the shifter on the tranny gimmie a buzz its easey lol i just instructed a pro what to do

 

go with the 13b, be different..although i would go with a big turbo..i have a whole turbo, manifold and downpipe setup im selling..t04r turbo, greddy cast manifold and custom 3 inch downpipe, pm if interested

 

I had an 86 S-10 with a 231 buick V-6 out of Harry Gants Nascar Bush Series car from back when they ran V-6s. It was plenty

 

Dude, i had a dream about this last night. U gotta do the 13bT it will be ridiculous, shoot for like 275-300hp and it would be a piece of cake.

 

I had a dream about cheesecake and two red headed chicks who were twins....

 

sounds a lil more interesting than my dream...