Scotty V

I just replaced the cat- back in my 2002 Silverado with one pulled in a Pull a Part yard, 65 bucks! You should check an exhaust shop out, for 200 bucks they can put new exhaust on. Your stock 2009 exhaust should have been stainless steel, why is yours rotted out? My silverado had a steel system in it and it lasted 14 years. Stainless would cost much more so I went to a yard, and pulled a whole exhaust in 1 piece and bolted it to my Y pipe. Stainless will last the lifetime of the vehicle. And by the way, any system on eBay that uses clamps is wasting your money.

Yes drop shocks ( shorter) will help. Did you do 3" lower springs in front? They might remain harsh. At least it looks killer!

Good News, you need to post some pictures. I have thought of that on mine also. I tightenedd the nut on top of the box a couple of years ago and it has become loose and sloppy again, maybe that would be a good winter project.

I do know that there is different levels of torque that transmissions can handle. If you do Find a T-5 from a Mid 90's S truck make sure the truck had the 4.3 engine. The T5 in My 95 2.2 liter would not hold V-8 torque. A Mustang T5 Might Work, All T5's were made by Borg Warner, Maybe check with them to see if the output Shaft has the Correct Splines. Good Luck Scott

Spiney, Do Some Research, I think if you Use a 2003 or newer Engine, ECU, Harness, and Cats it would work. A bunch of guys have done the "LS" engine Swaps into 1998 and Newer S Trucks and are Smog Legal. The Trick is Using Engine and Equipment from Same Year as Vehicle Or Newer and have all emission stuff working it is Legal.

I always try to "customize" my vehicles to my taste, However I Always spend the Money to do it right! Nothing worse than paying for a "Cheesy" aftermarket doodad that doesn't look/work/last 3 years later when your life changes and you want something else. Keep it stock looking/working. Enjoy!

Hello, Would an 02 1500 4x4 work? I know the design was "tweaked" in 03 but the cabs were the same right? Scott

When I say "Through the Vent" Of Course removing the interior trim and pulling back the carpeting on the rear wall. Sorry for not being clear. Through the Firewall would work Also, The way Niners routed his is very good, I do run wires that I add with bundles or factory wiring and I always use new Wire looms, that's cheap insurance for protectionn of the wires to prevent any chafing. Good Luck

OK, The back of the cab has a Plastic Vent in the Center a few inches below the rear window. I unbolted the Bed, Jacked it up a couple of inches then fed the video feed wire from the camera (I did wrap the wire with some chafe resistant tape) The Wire actually slid right in the vent. From there I went around the window and followed the cab Interior light wires and went to the mirror. My 02 Silverado Extended Cab I did similar, Through the Vent(there are 2) under the carpet to the door jam plastic molding up to the drivers side foot well over to the center behind the dash and console to the video jack of the Stereo. I over Thought it for a while, I am not a fan of drilling holes in my vehicles, but it was easier than I made it out to be. I do regret getting a single din stereo in the s10 but... I am near Augusta, Ga. Evans. Moved here from Long Island, NY 17 years ago and I won't EVER go Back!!! Scott

DNA, both my 95 base s10, and my 02 silverado 1500 I went in the cab vent with the back up camera wire and got the 12 volt power from the reverse light wire. In the s10 I hace the video in the rear view mirror so I went around the back window and up in the headliner to the mirror. Works like a champ for 5 years now.

Spiney, Those Look SWEET! Next Time I redo Mine that's the way I will go!. Thanks! DNA, My Drivers Door "Detent" is worn out! door closes on me all the time. Without replacing the Whole Hinge Assy. I don't know what else to do. I am Living with it for now. Scott

BC, Where in Georgia?

Found them on CL. they were a little rough so I Polished them and then painted the recess black. I did clear them with a "wheel" clear and now they look like poop! I Re-Read your Post and Forgot that you are working on a First Gen. these wheels should still work as the 5 lug pattern is the same for all s10's. Mine had the original steel 15x7 wheels so 16x8 was not a big deal. I have seen 1st gens with 15" and 16" wheels all over the place. I think you would be fine with 15x8, or 16x8. any bigger might might take some mods. Mine is lowered 2" with spindles in front only. I did put a blazer front sway bar in it, and ZQ8 Shocks, It handles a whole Bunch Better. I Like factory wheels that's why I bought the Irocs. aftermarket has plenty of choices.

I Have 1985 Iroc-Z Wheels on My 1995 s10. 16X8 I have 1.5" Spacers on the Rear, Only to locate the Wheels outboard due to the Camaro wider rear axle and offset on the Wheel. The Only "Problem" I have is I cannot "Rotate" the tires like normal because the wheels are Labeled Front and Rear and will not fit if swapped. Other than that I have no Issues, Of Course My 2.2 probably doesn't put out enough torque to Hurt the rear axle.