Just bought a '96 s-10

[Recklessrob]

Hey I just bought a '96 Chevy S-10. This will replace my Mazda
in October. Its a 2.2 liter with a 5 speed. I may do some mods
to it. Because its OBD II, a Buick GN transplant is out. So I'm thinking
about modding the stock engine. Has anyone seen anything
for these trucks ? Any links ? etc...

[87natty]

4.3 swap and a blower.

[SuperSix]

150 shot on the 2.2.

[Recklessrob]

SuperSix @ Sat Jun 18, 2005 4:36 am wrote:

150 shot on the 2.2.

At least it'll be easier to change the head gasket on this compared to a Buick.

[Recklessrob]

Here are a couple pics.....

[GoGo84]

Can't you jam a rear drive 3800 with a stick shift from a camaro in one of those?

Whit

[SuperSix]

GoGo84 @ Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:41 pm wrote:

Can't you jam a rear drive 3800 with a stick shift from a camaro in one of those?

Whit

I wonder. My sister has one - really slim between the shock towers. You have to take a section of the steering out to change one of the plugs.  

[Recklessrob]

The stock 4.3 is better than a Camaro 3800. Yeah, the
drivers side center plug sucks to change on those.

[SuperSix]

Recklessrob @ Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:52 am wrote:

The stock 4.3 is better than a Camaro 3800. Yeah, the
drivers side center plug sucks to change on those.

I just changed 5 plugs.

[Recklessrob]

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SuperSix @ Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:37 pm wrote:

Recklessrob @ Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:52 am wrote:

The stock 4.3 is better than a Camaro 3800. Yeah, the
drivers side center plug sucks to change on those.

I just changed 5 plugs.

Unfortunately, I can't get away with that. Customers get pissed about that stuff.

[Be4u]

RR, move to the mississippi gulf coast, shops get away with MUCH worse!

[Recklessrob]

Made a little more progress on it lately.....

[87natty]

Oh God, that damn #3 plug. Forget about it. Won't even do it my mom's truck.

You might be able to fab a turbo kit for it. Should be straight forward, no complex bends or such.

[Gary Wells]

Rob:
Congratulations on the truck, looks like a pretty nice truck.

[Recklessrob]

The engine is done and in.
2.2 liter Chevrolet 4 cyl.
Mods include:
Bored .030" over
Block and cylinder head milled to
 make 10.0:1 compression ratio
Ported head, intake manifold, plenum, and
 exhaust manifold
Comp Cams 1.6 ratio roller tip rockers making
 a net .460" lift at the valves.
OBD II compatible
Bright yellow paint for added bling.

It started up right away today.