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I’m trying to put a 1996 5.7 vortec and a t5 in my 82 s15

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I just recently purchased an 82 s15 gypsy edition roller and it was setup for a 327. I want to put a 1996 350 vortec or a 2003 5.3 in it and a t5. I’m having a hard time trying to find a t5 out of a 90s s10 but i can easily find t5s out of 90s mustangs. I was wondering what would it take to use a mustang trans in this truck. Any other tips and tricks are greatly appreciated as well. 

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The idea of swapping a V8 into my S10 has intrigued me lately. My biggest question is how do guys get the finished product inspected and/or smogged? The truck never came with a V8, someone is going to notice that. The state sniffs exhaust where I live. Not to mention the most obvious issue of all the check engine lights.

 

Honest question; How did you get you truck inspected once you completed the swap?

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37 minutes ago, Spiney Norman said:

The idea of swapping a V8 into my S10 has intrigued me lately. My biggest question is how do guys get the finished product inspected and/or smogged? The truck never came with a V8, someone is going to notice that. The state sniffs exhaust where I live. Not to mention the most obvious issue of all the check engine lights.

 

Honest question; How did you get you truck inspected once you completed the swap?

Can you get classic or antique tags in your area? I didn’t have to get my 92 inspected with those tags. Another thought if it’s in there complete with all the matching hardware. It should sniff cleaner than the 82. 

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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.

 

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On 8/10/2022 at 6:02 AM, 82s15 said:

I just recently purchased an 82 s15 gypsy edition roller and it was setup for a 327. I want to put a 1996 350 vortec or a 2003 5.3 in it and a t5. I’m having a hard time trying to find a t5 out of a 90s s10 but i can easily find t5s out of 90s mustangs. I was wondering what would it take to use a mustang trans in this truck. Any other tips and tricks are greatly appreciated as well. 

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

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