1996 Chevy S10 Ext cab reg box questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Papa-J · 06-17-2011, 01:26 AM

Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob with newer vehicles, by newer I mean about 1990 and on, All of my xp is with the mid 70's to late 80's trucks. My questions are quite simple i think.

I have the 2.2L 4 banger engine/5 speed manual and it gets the exact same gas mileage as my 4.3L GMC Sonoma 1994 did. about 450-500 Km's a tank. If i heard right before I was told the V6 4.3L was a engine know for being hard on gas.

Would it be worth upgrading to a 350 or another size engine? if so what are the best engine's for my truck in your opinions? I'm thinking the 2.2L is just too underpowered for the truck am I right? anyone know what tranny came in these?

thank-you

Papa-J · 06-19-2011, 12:26 AM

nothing?

Restrorob · 06-19-2011, 09:24 AM

Papa-J, I'm no help on these little rigs since I've never owned one. But if you contact a site moderator, They can move this thread to the S10 section that may net you the info your looking for.....

kevhill85 · 06-19-2011, 10:01 AM

I have the 2.2L 4 banger engine/5 speed manual and it gets the exact same gas mileage as my 4.3L GMC Sonoma 1994 did. about 450-500 Km's a tank. If i heard right before I was told the V6 4.3L was a engine know for being hard on gas. That depends on your foot and driving habbits.

Would it be worth upgrading to a 350 or another size engine? That would depends on money, skill and gas prices.

if so what are the best engine's for my truck in your opinions? The 4.3 is a good motor for these truck. I like the 383 in mine I have had.

I'm thinking the 2.2L is just too underpowered for the truck am I right? Yes

anyone know what tranny came in these? 4.3 has the 4l60e ... The 2.2 had a 5 speed and some had auto.not sure what model... I have always removed the motor and trany for a v-8 and700r4
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Papa-J · 06-19-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Restrorob

Papa-J, I'm no help on these little rigs since I've never owned one. But if you contact a site moderator, They can move this thread to the S10 section that may net you the info your looking for.....

Thanks, and sorry, I was not aware there was a S10 section, I was looking, but i guess not looking hard enough.

Thanks @kevhill85 Thats what i figured, 350 install would not be a problem for me as long as I'm not cutting strut towers. I was wonder would the 5 speed I have mount to a 4.3 or any v8 engine or would a v6 and v8 just chew it up?

Papa-J · 06-20-2011, 01:53 PM

supposedly there is a mount kit for the 350 engine, anyone use one before?

06-17-2011, 01:26 AM	#1
Papa-J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 52	1996 Chevy S10 Ext cab reg box questions Hey all, I'm a bit of a noob with newer vehicles, by newer I mean about 1990 and on, All of my xp is with the mid 70's to late 80's trucks. My questions are quite simple i think. I have the 2.2L 4 banger engine/5 speed manual and it gets the exact same gas mileage as my 4.3L GMC Sonoma 1994 did. about 450-500 Km's a tank. If i heard right before I was told the V6 4.3L was a engine know for being hard on gas. Would it be worth upgrading to a 350 or another size engine? if so what are the best engine's for my truck in your opinions? I'm thinking the 2.2L is just too underpowered for the truck am I right? anyone know what tranny came in these? thank-you __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ 1968 Chevrolet C10 - Needs lots of love 1996 Chevrolet S10 Born and raised on the east coast

06-19-2011, 12:26 AM	#2
Papa-J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 52	Re: 1996 Chevy S10 Ext cab reg box questions nothing? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ 1968 Chevrolet C10 - Needs lots of love 1996 Chevrolet S10 Born and raised on the east coast

06-19-2011, 09:24 AM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1996 Chevy S10 Ext cab reg box questions Papa-J, I'm no help on these little rigs since I've never owned one. But if you contact a site moderator, They can move this thread to the S10 section that may net you the info your looking for..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

06-19-2011, 10:01 AM	#4
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	Re: 1996 Chevy S10 Ext cab reg box questions I have the 2.2L 4 banger engine/5 speed manual and it gets the exact same gas mileage as my 4.3L GMC Sonoma 1994 did. about 450-500 Km's a tank. If i heard right before I was told the V6 4.3L was a engine know for being hard on gas. That depends on your foot and driving habbits. Would it be worth upgrading to a 350 or another size engine? That would depends on money, skill and gas prices. if so what are the best engine's for my truck in your opinions? The 4.3 is a good motor for these truck. I like the 383 in mine I have had. I'm thinking the 2.2L is just too underpowered for the truck am I right? Yes anyone know what tranny came in these? 4.3 has the 4l60e ... The 2.2 had a 5 speed and some had auto.not sure what model... I have always removed the motor and trany for a v-8 and700r4 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

06-20-2011, 01:53 PM	#6
Papa-J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 52	Re: 1996 Chevy S10 Ext cab reg box questions supposedly there is a mount kit for the 350 engine, anyone use one before? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ 1968 Chevrolet C10 - Needs lots of love 1996 Chevrolet S10 Born and raised on the east coast



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