For sale is my custom, high performance LS V-8 powered Chevy S10 truck. This is a professionally built project, not a junk-yard swap. I built this truck to be a “sleeper” and a daily driver. It retains the appearance of a stock S10 with more than double the horsepower and torque of the stock V-6 version. The only external clue that this is not a stock truck is the exhaust note.
The project started with a 1998 S10 V-6, automatic truck. I used this truck for my daily driver for several months in its original condition. I had the opportunity to buy a low mileage 5.3 LS truck motor (LM7) and the 4L60E transmission that was originally mated to it and that started the project.
The truck itself was restored with a new interior, leather seats, custom instrument cluster, full paint job, bed liner, tonneau cover as well as numerous mechanical upgrades.
The LS engine was dismantled down to a short block, thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Cylinders and bearing were checked for wear confirming that it was a low mileage take out. The engine was then reassembled with new gaskets and numerous new and upgraded parts.
The transmission was fully rebuilt and upgraded with parts to take higher horsepower loads. It was fitted with a custom 2600 rpm stall speed lock-up converter.
The entire power train is controlled by a Fitech engine management computer that is user programmable. You can sit in the driver’s seat and control the engine and transmission with the included touch pad.
The truck is seriously fun to drive. Acceleration is impressive and traction is not a problem. I’ve been driving it with 89 octane fuel. I believe it will run fine on 87 with the current tune if you’re worried about fuel prices. With the Fitech system you can set it up to run on any grade of fuel.
All the hard work is done. You can use this truck as a daily driver like I have, turn it into a show-cruiser or go the next steps to turn it into a nasty race truck.
Here are the details:
TRUCK INTERIOR
New carpet, with additional sound deadening
New leather seat surfaces
Dash restoration with new dash cap
Restored door panels
Custom digital instrument cluster
New upgraded speakers
New headliner
Jump seat removed and converted to storage space
TRUCK BODY
Full two- tone paint job with PPG single stage urethane
Bed coated with Raptor bed liner
Extang Solid Fold 2.0 bed cover
Tailgate lock
CHASSIS and REAR AXLE
All brakes rebuilt
Chassis sanded and painted
Rear suspension lowered to “level” the stance
Air shocks installed
Front suspension rebuilt
Cal-Tracs traction bars installed
Power-Trax no slip differential upgrade
New axle bearings and seals
Trick Flow reinforced differential cover
Quantum 340 LPH fuel pump assembly
Custom built, polished stainless steel 2.5 inch dual exhaust
Custom exhaust side body exit
Dynomax super turbo mufflers
Custom aluminum radiator
Dual 12” high flow electric fans
Flexalite adjustable fan controller
Custom AC condenser
New blower motor
New AC evaporator and drier
New Sanden AC compressor with conversion brackets
Custom AC hoses
Stock wheels with new Cooper Cobra GT tires: Rear 255/60R15, Front 215/70R15
ENGINE and TRANSMISSION
Stainless steel shorty headers
Brian Tooley Racing NSR cam upgrade
Delphi LS7 roller lifters
Chevy Performance heavy duty timing chain
Brian Tooley Racing Rocker arm trunnion upgrade kit
New high volume oil pump
All new gaskets
GM LS muscle car oil pan
GM Trail Blazer SS intake manifold
Upgraded throttle body
Custom air intake tube
New sensors and injectors
Fitech engine/transmission management system
Custom 2600 RPM stall speed torque converter
Upgraded transmission internals
Radial transmission cooler
