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Old 02-03-2008, 06:53 PM
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i have an 89 s10 with a 2.8 and i was wondering if there are any available parts to get performance out of these engines? i know i would be better off with a 4.3 or a v8 but this blazer has some sentimental value and it is a rebuilt engine with only like 10 thousand miles on itsoi don't really want to swap motors.
 
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try for a cool air intake! It may help a tad...
 
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hypertech programmer maybe?
im not familair with the 89
 
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I would do an exhaust and intake for staters, and because of the age of the motor there isn't a programmer for it so that is outta the question, but an intake and exhaust will wake it up a lil bit!!!
 
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A 3.4L swap.
 
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A 3.4L swap.
What would it take for someone to do this swap?? I have a buddy who just got a blazer with a 2.8 and wanted to swap the motor but not to a v8, would you know what all is required for this type of swap???
 
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A motor... LOL

This should help althought it is limited on its 4wd information: Swapping Your Chevrolet 2.8L To A 3.4L
 
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A motor... LOL

This should help althought it is limited on its 4wd information: Swapping Your Chevrolet 2.8L To A 3.4L

Thankyou for the info, really appreciate it and this also helps those that woulda asked for the info as well!!
 
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my cousin did a 2.8L swap to a 350 they make kits to swap motor mounts and everything for pretty cheap. his is a 91 blazer
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Just so everyone else is clear, to go from a 2.8L to a 350, the transmission has to be changed as well.
 


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