Help deciding what v8 swap to do

84 s15

By alfredbm
June 12, 2012 in 1982-2005 Chevrolet S-10/Blazer & GMC S15/Sonoma/Jimmy

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alfredbm

Posted June 12, 2012

hi all i own and daily drive an 84 gmc s15 2wd 4 speed manual tranny regular cab pickup ... im interested in doing a v8 swap but dont know what will fit ?? also dont know if the tranny could handle the power or if i should upgrade the tranny .

the overall scheme of things must be reasonable. perhaps a 400 small block or a 383?? i am trying to stay away from a 350

input would greatly considered ...

thank you alfred

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