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Title: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on June 18 2005, 12:16:36 AM
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...
Title: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: 87natty on June 18 2005, 04:56:37 AM
4.3 swap and a blower.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: SuperSix on June 18 2005, 05:36:20 AM
150 shot on the 2.2.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on June 19 2005, 10:48:32 PM
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Sat Jun 18, 2005 4:36 am"
150 shot on the 2.2.

At least it'll be easier to change the head gasket on this compared to a Buick. :rofl;
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on July 20 2005, 01:46:49 AM
Here are a couple pics.....
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: GoGo84 on July 25 2005, 09:41:19 PM
Can't you jam a rear drive 3800 with a stick shift from a camaro in one of those?

Whit
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: SuperSix on July 25 2005, 11:21:46 PM
Quote from: "GoGo84 @ Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:41 pm"
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.  :mad:
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on July 26 2005, 01:52:41 AM
The stock 4.3 is better than a Camaro 3800. Yeah, the
drivers side center plug sucks to change on those.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: SuperSix on July 26 2005, 02:37:18 PM
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:52 am"
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. ;)
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on July 27 2005, 12:38:31 PM
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Quote from: "SuperSix @ Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:37 pm"
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Tue Jul 26, 2005 12:52 am"
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.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Be4u on July 27 2005, 01:40:13 PM
RR, move to the mississippi gulf coast, shops get away with MUCH worse!
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on August 22 2005, 01:18:47 AM
Made a little more progress on it lately.....
Title: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: 87natty on August 22 2005, 06:17:03 AM
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.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Gary Wells on August 22 2005, 06:18:23 AM
Rob:
Congratulation s on the truck, looks like a pretty nice truck.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on November 20 2005, 09:28:30 PM
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. :supz:
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Be4u on November 20 2005, 09:51:36 PM
Dont you love when everything falls into place and you have no problems? How fast is that thing going to be?
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on November 20 2005, 09:54:18 PM
Quote from: "Be4u @ Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:51 pm"
Dont you love when everything falls into place and you have no problems? How fast is that thing going to be?

The computer will restrict it to 98mph, but It should get there pretty damn quick.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Top Speed on November 21 2005, 07:42:37 AM
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:54 pm"
Quote from: "Be4u @ Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:51 pm"
Dont you love when everything falls into place and you have no problems? How fast is that thing going to be?

The computer will restrict it to 98mph, but It should get there pretty damn quick.


That's the way my truck is too.  I figured it is safer that way.
Title: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: 87natty on November 21 2005, 10:23:39 PM
Are those self-aligning vortec rockers? Good work Rob!
Title: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on November 22 2005, 12:46:33 AM
Quote from: "87natty @ Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:23 pm"
Are those self-aligning vortec rockers? Good work Rob!


Comp Cams 1.6 ratio for a 2.8 liter V6 Chevy.
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on December 08 2005, 12:25:34 AM
I've done a few more things to it.
I had a couple problems with the third brake light. It didn't
work to start with, but it was also letting in water. I didn't find out
until I started installing the stereo.under the floor mats were all wet.
So I dried it with a shop vac, and taped the lense until I got a new one.
Its an expensive little sucker too. $90 cost ! But, it needs to be there
for state inspection. The stereo is mostly in. A buddy of mine has
a 2001 Extreme, that he converted to air suspension. He gave me
all the stock extreme suspension parts, so now the truck is 2" lower
with a rear swaybar. I've been waiting for a nice day to take some
pictures, because the night pics are hard to see and the look hazy if I
try to lighten the up enough.
Title: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: 87natty on December 08 2005, 01:08:17 AM
Sweet! I love hounding parts like that! I got LS1 calipers that way!
Title: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Be4u on December 08 2005, 09:05:05 AM
Quote from: "87natty @ Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:08 am"
Sweet! I love hounding parts like that! I got LS1 calipers that way!
You whord!
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on December 09 2005, 01:47:22 AM
I got a couple of good pics today. (actually yesterday)
Title: Re: Just bought a '96 s-10
Post by: Recklessrob on December 09 2005, 02:03:28 AM
Here's a quick before and after.

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