possum Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I have the chance to get a 2002 S-10 for free from my grandfather. It runs beautiful but the slave cylinder went bad and he does not want to replace it. I have been lookin for a 4cyl to swap in but I have questions. This new motor is computer controlled and the current motor is completely primitive. How much work is involved in swapping a computer controlled motor into my truck. 1986 LWB originally had the 2.8v6. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I have reasons for wanting to do this swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 why would you want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Don't really need all the power or weight. I guess the fuel injection would be cool too. I don't have a good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 A lot of work. Splicing and fabbing and adapting and yelling. My brain hurts just thinking about it. Or maybe my brain hurts because you're contemplating yanking out a v8 instead of buying a new truck to work with for this project. :hmm: A 2.5L Jeep is dirt cheap these days. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I was thinking yank all the wiring and make the computer think it is in a S-10. It came from the factory with a GM motor and I am pretty familiar with those so I would like to stay with the General. The ideal motor would be a hurricane 4cyl. I have never been completely happy with the V-8 and I would like to drive this truck long distances to go wheelin. I know I sound :nuts: and I probably am. It would be different though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 All I'm saying is, buy another one for this project. Or just buy a 2.5L truck to begin with and save yourself a lot of headache. First rule of engine swaps is: "just because the block is free, doesn't necessarily make it a good choice". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 plus the 2.2 is a pile of junk, fix the slave and have a nice DD :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 One more for the 2.2 being a not-so good choice. I hate to say it 'cause I'm a GM guy at heart, but there are many better choices if you want 4 cyl power... I'm tempted to steer ya toward a Ford SVO turbo 4 banger, now that would be different! But yea, whatever floats your boat dude, that's what its all about! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 I decided to hold out for a "iron duke" 4 banger or a hurricane whatever I stumble into first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 By "Hurricane engine" do you mean the old Jeep F-head deal-yo?? That might be interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Oh, but you're talking about the Jeep-ified "iron duke"... ewww :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Ummm, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember either one of those engines having a reputation for power or fuel economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Yea... I wasn't going to say it. I say if you're gonna bother (and it will be a pain) you might as well go to something like a turbo Ford 2.3 or any other originally RWD-mounted four that's easy and cheap to get in the first place, has a good reputation for reliability etc., and has a big community of hot-rodders/tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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