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#18 of 122 Question about my S-10 pickup by tmac449

May 09, 2005 (10:46 pm)

I have a 1996 chevy S-10 2WD extended cab with 68,592 miles. It has a 2.2L 4 cylinder with Manual tranny. And from what I understand chevy's 2.2 gas millage sucks for a 4 cylinder. But the 4.3 V6 has the same gas millage and much more power. My first question is; am I right in the statement about the 2.2 vs. the 4.3. and if I am would it be worth it to replace the engine with only 68,592 miles on the clock. Or just buy a new one when this one kicks the bucket. Because I was planning on giving the truck a 3'' lift and putting larger tires on it, to give it a bigger truck look, and make it alittle easier for myself a 6' 0'' 230 lbs person to get in and out of. But with a 4cylinder, and the lack of 4WD I might not do it unless I swap the engine. Because even with the lack of 4WD the truck is very light, and do the that fact the lack of 4WD is not that detrimental. I am only in the truck $1,200 and am the owner of it. So any opinions or statements on the matter would be greatly aprisiated. Also if you could point me in the direction of a website with some stats on the 4cylinder, the v6's and the v8's for the S-10 that would be great.

#19 of 122 Re: 20's on an Extreme [raymondw] by chopper3

Jun 05, 2005 (11:21 am)

Replying to: raymondw (May 01, 2005 10:01 am)
i have a 2001 extreme that has 20's with a 255/35/20 and they fit fine. My truck is even lower than normal

#20 of 122 Re: 20's on an Extreme [ridt00] by chopper3

Jun 05, 2005 (11:23 am)

Replying to: ridt00 (May 05, 2004 11:27 am)
yes i have 20's with a 255/35/20 tire on a 2001 extreme

#21 of 122 advice needed on swapping engines by redturtle

Jun 17, 2005 (9:31 am)

I have an '85 S10 with a 2.8 V6 engine. Due to a oil change screw-up my engine is now dead (oil filter was not fastened properly and blew off, causing the diagnosis of "rods knocking"). Anyway, I am looking into replacement engines, and I found that for $200 more, I can get a 4.3 liter instead of the 2.8.
 
Now, my question is: what difference is it going to make to my truck if I opt for the 4.3 instead of the 2.8? I have heard that the carbeurator *may* need to be replaced with a more apporopriate one for that stronger engine, that the only change will be better torque and less fuel economy, I have also heard that the 2.8 liter engines with more mileage do not hold up so well with repairs.
 
Does anyone have an educated answer for this quandry?
 
Thank you,
Michael RedTurtle

#22 of 122 Changing A FLAT!!!! by kj31

Jun 28, 2005 (9:09 am)

I have been trying for two days to get the flat tire off my truck....I used a 2x4 and bashed away...it wont budge. It looks like there something under the plastic cap that should come off first...This should be easy...please help. Its a 2002 s-10....factory tires and rims. Thanks!!!!

#23 of 122 Stereo Suggestion by cgm707

Jul 16, 2005 (9:51 am)

I have a 1998 S-10 pickup and the CD player doesn't work. I was just wondering if anyone can suggest a replacement system that fits in nicely and works well?
Thanks for any help suggested,
Chip

#24 of 122 Re: advice needed on swapping engines [redturtle] by blue88s10

Jul 19, 2005 (8:09 pm)

Replying to: redturtle (Jun 17, 2005 9:31 am)
Get the 4.3L. It is a better engine. I was told by an ASE certified mechanic to avoid 2.8L engines. Others may have different views on this.

#25 of 122 Re: Stereo Suggestion [cgm707] by blue88s10

Jul 19, 2005 (8:18 pm)

Replying to: cgm707 (Jul 16, 2005 9:51 am)
I would look at the CD players that are a direct fit for GM dashs. Pioneer has two newer models that I know of and some old ones. Alpine made one also. Not sure what year though. You might be able to find an older model pretty cheap.

#26 of 122 Re: 20's on an Extreme [ridt00] by afal3639

Jul 22, 2005 (1:30 pm)

Replying to: ridt00 (May 05, 2004 11:27 am)
Ridt00,
 
I broke my cell phone which had your number in it...Call me if you want to go to the beach on Sunday 07/24/05 at my same number.
 
Andy

#27 of 122 traction question by alexra

Jul 31, 2005 (12:27 pm)

Hi there: found myself in a hole (right front) and couldn't get out... in 4x4, but right front was spining and left rear also.... the oposite wheels (where I wanted traction) were doing nothing.... what do I need to modify so that when in 4x4 mode I get traction on all 4 when I need it???
 
Thanks
 
AlexRA

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