Ok, so this winter the fiero is out of commision for an engine swap/i don't want to drive it in winter because it hasn't been driven in winter since 1987...(1987 gt 5speed with exterior,interior and engine mods) and i was wondering...I have a 1991 s10 2.5L 5 speed...The 2.8 in the fiero runs mint and is in excellent shape, but just not fast enough...the 2.5 in the s10 is a dog and has timing issues out the wazoo and high miles...If i were to stuff the 2.8 from the fiero in it would i just need the motor mounts and wiring from a 2.8L s10 of the same generation as mine? I've read alot about people using the fiero top end on s10 2.8's so i'm assuming the bottom end is the same? I only have the fiero insured for 1 more month then it goes on storage insurance so i'd like to prep the s10 (do the wiring/ pull old 2.5 and wire for a 2.8) while i still have the fiero to drive and then just pop out the 2.8 and stick it in on a free weekend. I'm not too conceren about how long the fiero's out of commision(i've got till about april or may before the weather turns good again here and i'd hate to get adjusted to a v8 fiero in snow/rain) but the s10's my daily ride so please let me know if i need anything beside the wiring and the mounts. will i need to do anything to the speedometer?

Sell the V6 and buy a V8 for the S-10. Much easier swap.

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1986 SE 350 V8

Done it 3 times on an 84 S-10 blazer (4x4) with the 2.8.

You need to undo the body mounts and jack the body off the frame. leave the rearmost ones in place so you dont dump the body off it. After that the tranny-engine bolts and clutch stuff are acessible.

It can be done (I've heard) by taking the entire front mechanical out from the bottom. Dunno on that one one since i was never rich enough to buy a hoist.

The best way (I've found) to jack up the body is a regular floor jack on the front bumper with pieces of 2x4. jack it, brace it, use longer pieces, and do it again.

Did I mention I no longer own an S-10???

quote Originally posted by tesmith66: Sell the V6 and buy a V8 for the S-10. Much easier swap.

That's what is in mine.!!, don't know about easier but it is much more fun..

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still plays with cars..

quote Originally posted by tesmith66: Sell the V6 and buy a V8 for the S-10.

I agree. My 2.5L Fiero would outrun my buddies 2.8L S-10 all the time...nor sure if it was a driver issue or a power-to-weight issue though. Go for the V-8. I've ridden in a few V-8 powered S-10's and they are a blast. I'd love to build one someday.

Seeing that he wants to use it for winter driving, I wouldn't recommend upgrading to a V8. I'm pretty sure that the "fun" would be lost when he's fighting to keep the thing on the road.

quote Originally posted by Deabionni: Seeing that he wants to use it for winter driving, I wouldn't recommend upgrading to a V8. I'm pretty sure that the "fun" would be lost when he's fighting to keep the thing on the road.

learn how to drive, and put some weight in the bed for traction.