The disease - another 1 of my S 10s

[Mad Max]

The disease continues. This is # 3 of my S 10s.
1985 4 x 4, 2.8 weezer V 6, 700 R4, 3.73 posi with disc brakes out of a 2000 Bravada. I'm putting a Cadillac 4.9 in this since the bell bolt pattern is the same. I use it primarily for towing and the 2.8 doesn't cut it. I guess it's not really a drag truck but it goes to the drags :cool4:. I put a holley 390 CFM with an Edlebrock intake, headers and a 3" exhaust. It made some difference, but not worth the cost of parts. I guess a good cam would probably help, but it's not worth it. This engine was made for small FWD cars, not trucks.
It ran and 18.22 at the strip....:Yawn:

[dand355]

its all about the s10 madmax racer or not.hey mikes looking for a good running 2.6.... and yes it is a disease.i know the feeling, theres nothing wrong with you hehe

[Mad Max]

its all about the s10 madmax racer or not.hey mikes looking for a good running 2.6.... and yes it is a disease.i know the feeling, theres nothing wrong with you hehe

Mike is looking for a 2.8? In your response you have 2.6 = typo?
I know of a few good 3.4s which are way better than the 2.8. I have 3 super running 2.8s.
Yeah, I have the terminal S 10 disease. I don't have a pic of my last S 10 here, when I return home, I'll post it. When was the last time you saw a turqoise S 10? I might have the only one. It's a factory paint. My former GF calls it the "Barbie Truck" . Uh huh. :veryangry:

[Diabolical]

Nice Truck!!
yea.. I am looking for a 2.8 v6

[dand355]

your right , my bad 2.8

[Mad Max]

Figures, I was just in Floridation last week. I have (3) 2.8s, all nice running engines and I have access to a few Camaro 3.4s. I suggest the 3.4, they have TONS more bag than a 2.8. They also bolt right in the place of a 2.8, unless you have a carbed one - then you need an electric fuel pump which is no big deal. You're in Miami?
I went to Hollywood FL, got 22 MPG with A/C running and 70 - 75 MPH from Baton Rouge. If I could launch the POS properly, it would turn a high 15 in the 1/4. It just spins the tires through 1st and some of 2nd. LOTS more bag than the old 2.8. :hat:

[dand355]

son of a b$cth. i go to hollywood all the time. i was born there and my chilhood freind still lives there . was there yesterday all day. oh well. he needs 2.8 the truck is complete w/2.8 everthing works but motor. good mileage glad you had a safe trip

[Mad Max]

I don't know how you guys in Floridation do it. The traffic is TOTALLY out of control. I was BUMMING. 10 blocks = 1 week to travel :laughoutloud: AND it's F***ing HOT. I am really glad I put a 3 row radiator and electric fan in my truck. Overall, for a quick throw together and a junkyard engine, the truck was stellar. 22 MPG baby. :4:

[Diabolical]

still looking for a motor.

[dand355]

i love the heat hate the people love the heat