1987 gmc s15 v6 2.8 l

[popparipper]

hi im new to the fourms here i just bought 87 gmc s15 it has 154345 k
what mod can be done to this truck engine wise like air filter carb kits
my truck seems to struggle when idle and when i give it gas its hesetint
can also some 1 tell me the what kind of engine i have i know its v6 2.8
but what size? ill post a pic of the truck tyhe only 1 i got right now

[popparipper]

Originally Posted by popparipper

hi im new to the fourms here i just bought 87 gmc s15 it has 154345 k
what mod can be done to this truck engine wise like air filter carb kits
my truck seems to struggle when idle and when i give it gas its hesetint
can also some 1 tell me the what kind of engine i have i know its v6 2.8
but what size? ill post a pic of the truck tyhe only 1 i got right now

here is some more pics i just took tell me what u think is there potential?
i payed only 350cdn for it body is in good shape

[jprovence]

LTI Wouldn't cost too much and make the truck a beast. Or even cheaper a TBI 350 and a 700R4.
http://www.advanceadapters.com/catalog/037.html

That will get you started.

[KShortell]

WOW! That's incredibly clean for an Ontario truck from the Salt Belt.

To answer your question, your engine is the 2.8L V-6. It was known for getting a leaky rear main oil seal at times, but any engine can last if taken care of. You have throttle body fuel injection on that engine, a pretty basic and reliable system.

The 2.8L engine was a step up from the base 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, but not the high-end option 4.3L V-6. If you're looking to do a swap, the 4.3L would be easiest for you and give you more than enough power for an S-15.

Good luck!

[popparipper]

well i was not even thinking of putting a new engine in it cause it does lack power but other then that the motor is ok.
i just bought this truck last weekend the truck is orignaly from BC the owner bought it there and drove it to toronto where it sat in his driveway for 1 year till i came by and scooped it up im just thinking of little things to do to it to get more power like a bored carb/or new if there is one for my truck?
also will this work on my truck?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
or would i get this 1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...QQcmdZViewItem

[popparipper]

i was also looking at this proformace chip http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-S...QQcmdZViewItem

and i really like this grill i will be buying this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

if you have any other ideas about making more power out of this engine plug wires headers air intake,carb,blowers, whatever will work on this engine?

[SSC's76]

Honestly there isnt too much one can do with a 2.8L except upgrade it to a 3.1 or a 3.4L or SBC. Crane and a few other make a couple performance cams for them but you have to deal with installing the million and a half vacuum lines. I wouldent waste money on a chip, you can do a few free mods like advancing the timing and adjusting the carb but you have to knock the plugs out of the carb for that. I'd just get it running as best you can and drive it.


It's a nice clean little S truck!

[C&C Chevy]

http://www.s10forums.com/forums/

Might be more info on S10's over there. Goodluck.

[popparipper]

Ok thanks guys for the info. If you have any other ideas about this project or comments or links where i could get aftermarket parts. like body kits,grills,header covers,intake,suspension drop kits,carbon fiber hoods,
dash kits,seats,right now i have the bench seat wich is in good condition i could just get it reuplosterd.bed covers, fender flares,proformance chips,
upgrade whatever i can.

IF IT DONT FIT, MOD IT,OR WIGGLE IT A BIT!!!

[C&C Chevy]

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cst/CST.htm

Go here and put in your Make and model..
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Examples...
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[popparipper]

today im replacing the headliner with new vinil faberic i bought from faberic land. i chose bage as the colour.im thinking of a bage and black interior with a black exterior ill post a pic when im finished the headliner tonight

[popparipper]

Originally Posted by popparipper

today im replacing the headliner with new vinil faberic i bought from faberic land. i chose bage as the colour.im thinking of a bage and black interior with a black exterior ill post a pic when im finished the headliner tonight

im redoing my intire interior from blue to bage and black i just finished the headliner and the sun visors check it out

[Ric83]

Looking good. Keep up the good progress. The color of those items look more grey, or is it just the pix??

[popparipper]

Originally Posted by Ric83

Looking good. Keep up the good progress. The color of those items look more grey, or is it just the pix??

yeah it the picture it makes it look a little grey but its bage.
today i took the dash off so that i can clean it out and paint i have the dash in my g/f room i got a couple of pics of the dash in the room ill take pics of the car in the morning im planning on painting 2morrow

[popparipper]

i have the dash in the back yard just gave it frist coat of paint it looking good so far no runs,i will keep you posted as the day goes along i still have to get out to the truck to lable all the wires before i forget what goes where.