exactly how much time and money would it take to do this? i know a few people have done it allready

 

to do what a v8 swap?

 

you want to add a v8 to the engine you already have? I imagine that would take some heavy duty engineering!

 

It actually isn't that hard. Since it is 4wd, you will have a few extra expenses. If you are keeping the v8 fuel injected, then you will also have to spend more money. But if you decide to go carbed, you will have to switch your trans which will cost a bit. You can keep your trans with a carbed v8 if you buy a standalone computer for the trans.
I did the swap in my 95 and love it. It uses a bit more gas than I anticipated tho.

 

If you've never done one give yourself 3 months and then when its not done finish over the 6 months of winter. Budget $2500 and after 3 months get another $2000 just to be safe.

 

I only ended up spending about $1400 on my swap. Quite a bit less than I planned.

 

I have almost $5000 in my engine alone then the tranny couldn't take it so that was another $1000 headers,mounts,hoses,belt, plugs,wires,fluids it adds up quick.

 

I got a really good deal on my engine. I only paid $150 for the complete engine with only about 2 hours runtime since rebuilt. I got the trans from a buddy and only paid $75 for it. It does add up fast, but I actually expected to spend more.

 

well apparently the 350 is what I should get

 

If you can get somegood "brother-in-law" deals and if you do the work yourself....buget $2000 for the project and about one year. You can find a V8 S10 Blazers for sale from $1500 to $8000 depending on the condition of the vehicle. Finding a V8 S10 Blazer ready to drive is the cheapest and best way to do it.Usually the builder of such a vehicle will lose 50% of his investemnt on a resale.