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Lynx · 03-17-2004, 03:35 AM

Anyone know anything about these? Good websites for em?

Im looking to buy one for fairly cheap so i can save money on gas for my upcomming Huge comute. Still plan on keeping my truck, I will never part with it!

What kind of gas milage is one to exspect with a 2.8L and 5spd Manual?

rolson1039 · 03-17-2004, 11:38 AM

i was offered one on a trade a while back and i decided not to go for it as the one i had been offered needed a head gasket and im told thats quite prevalent on the 2.8 motor thre were other defects menitoned at that time too you may wanna look back a couple of months under the screen name Old Rusty C10 to see if ya find that post there was lots of good info there

Prerunner1982 · 03-17-2004, 12:14 PM

my step moms 91 s-10 blazer lost the ABS twice, and that was expensive to replace. so we said screw it. not sure about the 2.8 and 5 speed, hers was 4.3 and auto. they arent that bad of a little truck... and besides, easy swap for a 350!

8t5Silverado · 03-17-2004, 03:09 PM

The 2.8 V6 is not the best motor out there.

If it is really cheap, go for it. If it goes out, drop in a small block.

BowTieMan · 03-17-2004, 03:34 PM

www.blazinlow.com best s-series site ever!

mike505 · 03-17-2004, 05:45 PM

http://www.s10forum.com/index.php?s= is a good S-10 site. I've had a couple of S-Series over the years and with a 4.3 they are good little truck. My favorite is my 350 converted 82 S-10. The only "little" truck left in my yard.

Mike

**lolife99** · 03-17-2004, 08:17 PM

4.3 truck are great. Be prepared to change the engine if it's a 2.8. They were bad about BREAKING crankshafts. I know someone who put in 2 auto parts replacement 2.8's, and they eventually went bad. (under 30,000 miles each) He finally sold it with a newly installed junkyard engine. Just my 2 cents.

Lynx · 03-17-2004, 08:39 PM

Well the engine was replaced 20 000km(not sure how many miles that works out to) and a new clutch 6000km ago.

Im looking at it as a higway driviver, if i get into this program i will be driving 700km every 2months and dont wanna put those miles on my truck and dont wanna spend that much money on gas

**Palf70Step** · 03-17-2004, 09:04 PM

My S10 Blazer was a 4.3 w/ 5 speed and it got worse gas mileage than my full size C1500 with same combo. I averaged 18-19 in town /highwaywith the Blazer. I never had anything with the 2.8, but I know several folks driving old S10s/Blazers and they are still going strong. Their's were a lot less powerful than my 4.3 though. I didn't like the Blazer because I felt cramped in it (6'1"), but other than that it was decent vehicle.

03-17-2004, 03:35 AM	#1
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	S15 Jimmy 2WD Anyone know anything about these? Good websites for em? Im looking to buy one for fairly cheap so i can save money on gas for my upcomming Huge comute. Still plan on keeping my truck, I will never part with it! What kind of gas milage is one to exspect with a 2.8L and 5spd Manual? __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

03-17-2004, 11:38 AM	#2
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	i was offered one on a trade a while back and i decided not to go for it as the one i had been offered needed a head gasket and im told thats quite prevalent on the 2.8 motor thre were other defects menitoned at that time too you may wanna look back a couple of months under the screen name Old Rusty C10 to see if ya find that post there was lots of good info there __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

03-17-2004, 12:14 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	my step moms 91 s-10 blazer lost the ABS twice, and that was expensive to replace. so we said screw it. not sure about the 2.8 and 5 speed, hers was 4.3 and auto. they arent that bad of a little truck... and besides, easy swap for a 350! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-17-2004, 03:09 PM	#4
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	The 2.8 V6 is not the best motor out there. If it is really cheap, go for it. If it goes out, drop in a small block. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-17-2004, 03:34 PM	#5
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	www.blazinlow.com best s-series site ever! __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

03-17-2004, 05:45 PM	#6
mike505 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Old Town, FL Posts: 22	http://www.s10forum.com/index.php?s= is a good S-10 site. I've had a couple of S-Series over the years and with a 4.3 they are good little truck. My favorite is my 350 converted 82 S-10. The only "little" truck left in my yard. Mike Last edited by mike505; 03-17-2004 at 06:14 PM.

03-17-2004, 08:17 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	2.8 is bad 4.3 truck are great. Be prepared to change the engine if it's a 2.8. They were bad about BREAKING crankshafts. I know someone who put in 2 auto parts replacement 2.8's, and they eventually went bad. (under 30,000 miles each) He finally sold it with a newly installed junkyard engine. Just my 2 cents.

03-17-2004, 08:39 PM	#8
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Well the engine was replaced 20 000km(not sure how many miles that works out to) and a new clutch 6000km ago. Im looking at it as a higway driviver, if i get into this program i will be driving 700km every 2months and dont wanna put those miles on my truck and dont wanna spend that much money on gas __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

03-17-2004, 09:04 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	My S10 Blazer was a 4.3 w/ 5 speed and it got worse gas mileage than my full size C1500 with same combo. I averaged 18-19 in town /highwaywith the Blazer. I never had anything with the 2.8, but I know several folks driving old S10s/Blazers and they are still going strong. Their's were a lot less powerful than my 4.3 though. I didn't like the Blazer because I felt cramped in it (6'1"), but other than that it was decent vehicle. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-17-2004 at 09:48 PM.



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