Maybe this is how to stuff that V-8 in my Panel ?
Maybe this is how to stuff that V-8 in my Panel ?
11-24-2009, 02:35 PM
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Actually, I have been doing some preliminary measurements and the S10 Blazer frame might be a good match to drop an HHR onto. The V8 swap has been done often in S10's, plus lots of suspension options and plenty of cheap doner vehicles around
11-25-2009, 12:01 AM
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Tim-
I think one issue would be the firewall would have to be moved back approx 1 foot to stuff a 'SBC' in it....
Having owned 2 S-10s' for the last for the last 18 or so years.
Nice roller by the way, I see the gas tank has been moved to the rear as it should be for the V-8 swap..
I think one issue would be the firewall would have to be moved back approx 1 foot to stuff a 'SBC' in it....
Having owned 2 S-10s' for the last for the last 18 or so years.
Nice roller by the way, I see the gas tank has been moved to the rear as it should be for the V-8 swap..
11-25-2009, 12:03 PM
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11-25-2009, 09:23 PM
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11-25-2009, 10:37 PM
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Too bad Chevy has decided to hide it away..
Meanwhile back to using an S-10 frame. You literally would have to just lay the HHR Panel body on top of the rails. Which, even if it could 'lay frame' would still be higher than stock. And frame would be totally visable.......
Channeling the bodys floor could tuck the frame,
but again the ripple effect. Inside floor would be too high by about 6".. And using an LS1 motor would be very helpful, just because the distributor is in front.
Year-One has it dialed in, imo..