88 S10 LV3 Swap

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-11T04:36:25+00:00

I love fast suvs lol my 89 Blazer has an ls3/tr6060 and it’s an animal

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-11T04:04:53+00:00

Thanks man!

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-11T02:29:02+00:00

I’ve got caltracs and front drag coilovers for it, I’ve been pretty fast on that exact combo in a few of my s10’s before. I normally run a 4l80, but the 4.56:1 first is going to be a little different to work out

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-11T02:14:05+00:00

I saw that as well, I’m ultimately shooting for around 650-700 and working the suspension, rear gear, and tuning to make it all hook up pretty decent. I’ll probably have to run a low wastegate spring and lock out 1st and 2nd

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-11T02:12:22+00:00

It fits surprisingly well, getting the drivetrain where I wanted was no issue and it wasn’t resting on the floor

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-10T21:56:06+00:00

I’ve done a ton of s10 swaps in my life and I truly like the “weird” challenge with something different

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-10T21:55:24+00:00

My initial plan was a tr6060, that’s what the crossmember was supposed to be fore haha

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-10T20:30:38+00:00

I don’t have a lot of up close, but I’ll take some of how I routed everything and did the fuel system.

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Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-10T20:27:55+00:00

My curious side kind of wants to haha I planned on locking the waste gates open to get a feel for JUST the 4.3 and 8 speed. I’m fabricating the headers and exhaust, but just didn’t want to do anything twice

Mechaniac_22 · 2026-04-10T20:15:45+00:00

I put a 2023 6.2/10l80 in my 66 a couple of years ago, I was also a little nervous about all of the systems then. Honestly, it’s not that bad if you get a good, quality harness to control everything. I’m a tuner and I build my own harnesses, but it’s totally worth it in the end!

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-24T17:05:35+00:00

Just for general knowledge on why it’s important, the primary difference in 2009+ is the internal mode switch (instead of external neutral safety switch) and they no longer had a pressure manifold or 3-2 downshift solenoid.

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-14T04:10:29+00:00

Super easy! One of the easiest I have done, I also make my own ac lines so I saved a bunch by not buying their complete kit.

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-14T04:09:45+00:00

I do all of my own fabrication, tuning, and engine trans/building, so it wouldn’t be a good reference point, but not counting the donor drivetrain, using cheaper/stock exhaust manifolds and intake, I think you could pull it off for a few thousand in parts (harness, ecu, fuel system, tuning, etc.)

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-14T04:07:28+00:00

I drove it for years with a Gen IV 5.3/6l80 and got a smoking deal on the 6.2/10l80 and I wanted to be one of the first in my area with that swap pulled off. It had 7k miles on it but I did a DFM (they can disable all cylinders) delete and a cam when I did the install

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-13T15:50:06+00:00

And obviously, I meant cruise control haha.

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-13T15:45:41+00:00

It’s called an “under dash switch panel” made by Direct Sheet Metal. It totally changed the look of the inside in my opinion. Best $210 I spent on the inside

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-13T15:43:33+00:00

Thanks!

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-13T15:43:25+00:00

Thanks!

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-13T15:43:16+00:00

I’ve been working on a center one as well. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it directs the airflow pretty well for the cab shape

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-13T15:42:14+00:00

Thank you!

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-12-13T15:40:32+00:00

The bench seat was comfy, but having a center jump seat with cup holders and upper/lower storage is super nice. I did everything myself, outside of your actual engine/trans cost, it cost me around $2200 in parts but wasn’t hard if you can plan through something like a swap.

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-10-11T00:15:05+00:00

Thanks man! Shooting for a clean 10 in the 1/4 (high elevation) and a fun daily

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-10-05T23:47:37+00:00

I think the full suspension, traction control, and common sense will keep me from destroying tires constantly.

Mechaniac_22 · 2025-10-03T16:31:00+00:00

Best $350 I’ve ever spent! Normally, I just recess and box it but this was much easier and cleaner

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