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roger o · 06-09-2009, 09:01 AM

Hi Everyone!

I am a noobie to this forum, and have some questions. Yes, I have searched extensivey, but please excuse me if the answers are elsewhere, I just couldn't find them.

In 1985, I bought a new GMC Jimmy 4x4 with manual tranny, 2.8 v6 and all the options. Loved the truck, but unfortunately, sold it following 10 trouble free years (it went along with my ex!).

I now am longing for a similar truck. What in your opinion was the best year for the 4x4 Jimmy? Also, I am looking for one without any engine management computer, or electronic iginition. Was one produced like that, or do I need an aftermarket crate motor?

Thanks for your help, and a fantastic forum.

Roger

68C15 · 06-11-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by roger o

without any engine management computer, or electronic iginition. Was one produced like that, or do I need an aftermarket crate motor?

even the first S10's had an ECM for controlling the feedback carburetor.
GM has had electronic ignition since 1974 on domestic produced models.

it sounds like you need an early LUV. IIRC the first ones had points, no ICM.

roger o · 06-11-2009, 07:15 AM

Thanks. Do you know if the ECM can be eliminated? I am not looking for an "all original collectors edition", just a good ride.

lowrollin70gmc · 06-11-2009, 11:58 PM

Most older ECMs can be bypassed if they have a mechanical speedometer and you toss an older carburetor on top.

roger o · 06-12-2009, 07:12 AM

Thanks, that is what I wanted to hear.

Now, has anyone done a small diesel engine wsap for the S10/S15?

06-09-2009, 09:01 AM	#1
roger o Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Merrick, NY Posts: 3	Best S15 4x4 Hi Everyone! I am a noobie to this forum, and have some questions. Yes, I have searched extensivey, but please excuse me if the answers are elsewhere, I just couldn't find them. In 1985, I bought a new GMC Jimmy 4x4 with manual tranny, 2.8 v6 and all the options. Loved the truck, but unfortunately, sold it following 10 trouble free years (it went along with my ex!). I now am longing for a similar truck. What in your opinion was the best year for the 4x4 Jimmy? Also, I am looking for one without any engine management computer, or electronic iginition. Was one produced like that, or do I need an aftermarket crate motor? Thanks for your help, and a fantastic forum. Roger Last edited by augie; 06-09-2009 at 11:37 AM. Reason: rule violation.

06-11-2009, 07:15 AM	#3
roger o Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Merrick, NY Posts: 3	Re: Best S15 4x4 Thanks. Do you know if the ECM can be eliminated? I am not looking for an "all original collectors edition", just a good ride. __________________ Roger

06-11-2009, 11:58 PM	#4
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Best S15 4x4 Most older ECMs can be bypassed if they have a mechanical speedometer and you toss an older carburetor on top. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

06-12-2009, 07:12 AM	#5
roger o Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Merrick, NY Posts: 3	Re: Best S15 4x4 Thanks, that is what I wanted to hear. Now, has anyone done a small diesel engine wsap for the S10/S15? __________________ Roger



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