Engine Swap - S10 V8 Conversion 101: Volume 3

19. We chose Accel Extreme 9,000 spark plug wires because our headers were a tight fit and the Extreme-series is specifically designed to withstand high temperatures.

20. The wires come ready for a custom-fit application, so you can install and cut them to your specific requirements.

21. With the motor complete, we could now check for any clearance issues at the firewall. Since we're starting from scratch, Bobby began by measuring the height and width of the opening.

22. After taking all the necessary measurements, including the tranny tunnel height, Bobby measured and traced a pattern on the 1/8-inch steel plate that would soon become a new firewall.

23. The easiest way to cut out a shape with a plasma-cutter is to make a template using 18-gauge sheetmetal, then weld 7/16-inch nuts around the edges.

24. When the template is flipped over, it will stand up off the surface of the metal, making it much easier for the plasma to trace.

25. After the firewall was cut, it was fit to the opening, tacked at all corners, and then welded into place.

26. The cooling system was taken care of with a Summit Racing aluminum radiator designed specifically for S-10 engine swaps.

27. We then mounted the electric fans, which came as a kit with the radiator.

28. Since we ditched the old fuel system and engine computer and were going with the simpler carbureted fuel system, we decided to use the 18-circuit universal wiring from Painless Performance to make the wiring as clean as the rest of the motor.

29. With the motor swap, our truck is just begging to be driven. Keep a look out for more of our hot-rod S-10 as it nears completion.