Opinions on small trucks

[Mulholland]

Comparable mileage to E30's... easy to dip low into the teens if you have a very heavy foot and like lighting up tires, but even easier to stay in the high 20's range. But expect about the same economy as your E30 but with a big gas tank (also have the 20gal).

[JasonC]

What kind of mileage are you guys seeing with the s10's?
Mileage is far more important to me than power, I drive teh eta ofcourse. ;)
The truck will mainly be used to make small dump runs, lumber yard, salvage yards (both vehicle and building materials) basically just diy house fixerupper shit, no real hauling.

Tell you the truth, i never really checked mine. Since it has the opt. 20gal tank. I really hate to fill it up all the way since i never really drive it. Although i did put a 4.3 throttle body on and a exhaust onto my 2.8 thats in it. So i should of checked what it got before i changed those things to see what gas mileage i did get, compared to now.

[drift]

http://www.isuzupup.com/ had one, gutless but was a great motor 45MPG diesel.
1988+ 22RE powered Toyota Pick Up 2WD 5 speed/manual also the best bet for small truck.
Or if you don't mind of current diesel oil price, go with newer Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ( Diesel) which is Isuzu diesel motor, known bulletproof.

http://www.marinediesel.nu/downloads/AM%20General.htm

That's probably why the humvee use them but they never evangelize about it :)

[hendrixvodu]

I'd rock it or a vw caddy but they blow my $1000-1200 budget out of the water!:-(

get a shitty $500 m10 and make one....shouldnt be to hard with some small welding....it be like making that e30 trailer i see on here all the time

[ethree]

I'd rock it or a vw caddy but they blow my $1000-1200 budget out of the water!:-(

[hendrixvodu]

get this

[ethree]

Fuel economy isn't even much less than toyota/nissan given power advantages depending on model, and RWD... and actually being able to perform truck duties still.

What kind of mileage are you guys seeing with the s10's?
Mileage is far more important to me than power, I drive teh eta ofcourse. ;)
The truck will mainly be used to make small dump runs, lumber yard, salvage yards (both vehicle and building materials) basically just diy house fixerupper shit, no real hauling.

[JasonC]

wikipedia says : 1986–1993 2.8 L 60° V6, TBI 125 hp (93 kW) 150 ft·lbf (203 N·m) R

Here's a little more detailed list straight form a S-10 forum.

1982
Pickup:
The S10 model was first introduced by Chevrolet replacing the Isuzu built Chevy LUV pickup
Manual transmissions used a rod & linkage style clutch
Available engines:
84 HP - 101 Torque / 1.9L 4 CYL 2 BBl carbureted
110 HP - 148 Torque / 2.8L V6 2 BBl carbureted

1983
Blazer:
The S10 Blazer series makes its debut
Pickup:
The extended cab was introduced
Common:
The first and so far last Diesel Engine was introduced
Insta-Trac 4x4 system was introduced
Available engines:
58 HP - 93 Torque / 2.2L 4 CYL Diesel Engine
84 HP - 101 Torque / 1.9L 4 CYL 2 bbl carbureted
83 HP - 108 Torque / 2.0L 4 CYL 2 bbl carbureted
110 HP - 148 Torque / 2.8L V6 2 bbl carbureted

1984
Common:
A heavy duty suspension and off-road package was introduced
Hydraulic style clutch introduced
Available engines:
58 HP - 93 Torque / 2.2L 4 CYL Diesel Engine
84 HP - 101 Torque / 1.9L 4 CYL 2 bbl carbureted
83 HP - 108 Torque / 2.0L 4 CYL 2 bbl carbureted
110 HP - 148 Torque / 2.8L V6 2 bbl carbureted

1985
Common:
The 2.0L engine was discontinued and replaced with the 2.5L "Iron Duke"
Available engines:
58 HP - 93 Torque / 2.2L 4 CYL Diesel Engine
84 HP - 101 Torque / 1.9L 4 CYL 2 bbl carbureted
92 HP - 132 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
110 HP - 148 Torque / 2.8L V6 2 bbl carbureted

1986
Common:
The 2.2L Diesel was discontinued
The 1.9L 4 CYL engine was discontinued
The 2.8L V6 received Throttle Body Injection (TBI) and the TBI engines became computer controlled
The interior was redesigned (dash board and door panels)
Available engines:
92 HP - 134 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI

1987
Common:
The 2.8L engine was converted to a single serpentine belt
Available engines:
92 HP - 134 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI

1988
Common:
The 4.3L V6 engine was introduced
Available engines:
92 HP - 134 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI
150 HP - 230 Torque / 4.3L V6 TBI

1989
Common:
Rear wheel Anti-Lock brakes introduced
The digital instrument cluster first appeared
2,198 Rare S10 Cameo's were manufactured
Available engines:
92 HP - 134 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI
160 HP - 230 Torque / 4.3L V6 TBI

1990
Common:
Improvements were made to the 2.5L 4 CYL engine and the 5 SPD manual transmission
Available engines:
105 HP - 135 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI
150 HP - 230 Torque / 4.3L V6 TBI

1991
Blazer:
A 4 door version of the Blazer and Jimmy was introduced
A new Sport Package is offered on the 4 doors that includes two-tone paint, alloy wheels, and chrome trim
A front bench seat option gave the 4 door models a six passenger capacity
Pickup:
4WD models receive the 4.3L V6 as standard equipment
Common:
The front grill is redesigned to be one piece
Available engines:
105 HP - 135 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI
150 HP - 230 Torque / 4.3L V6 TBI

1992
Blazer:
The high performance Vortec 4.3L V6 engine debuts
Four wheel ABS becomes standard equipment
Pickup:
Extended cabs were offered with leather seats
Common:
The front bucket seats were redesigned and a new speedometer and 4 spoke steering wheel are added
A premium sound system with CD player becomes an option
An electronic-shift transfer case becomes an option on 4WD models
Available engines:
105 HP - 135 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI
150 HP - 230 Torque / 4.3L V6 TBI
195 HP - 260 Torque / 4.3L V6 CPFI Vortec (Blazer only)

1993
Blazer:
2 door model available in LT trim package
All models receive two-tone paint scheme in LT trim
Manual lumbar adjusters on front seats become standard
Common:
The front grill is redesigned
The 4.3L V6 engine received an internal balance shaft to reduce vibration
Available engines:
105 HP - 135 Torque / 2.5L 4 CYL TBI
125 HP - 150 Torque / 2.8L V6 TBI
150 HP - 235 Torque / 4.3L V6 TBI
195 HP - 260 Torque / 4.3L V6 CPFI Vortec (Blazer only)

[Mulholland]

who cares, let's just all agree, chevy s10> other small trucks. Go with an S10. Fuel economy isn't even much less than toyota/nissan given power advantages depending on model, and RWD... and actually being able to perform truck duties still.

[mikeedler]

if its not a Chevy, its not worth it!
S10 or an older C1500- which is small in comparison to the newer trucks out there.
the 2.8 only was avail. till the 4.3 came out.- which was 87 or so.-- I also am 1000000000000%sure you have no carbed 91 S10.
also, the 1982 had a crappy plastic clutch adj. pedal thingy that broke alot- till I made one out of metal.

[e30e]

wikipedia says : 1986–1993 2.8 L 60° V6, TBI 125 hp (93 kW) 150 ft·lbf (203 N·m) R

[JasonC]

pictures....

[Mulholland]

Again, all respect to you, BUT I HAVE ONE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I have 2 friends with 2.8l carb'd blazer's of the same years, and I have chilton's and hayne's manual for both the 2.8l carb'd and 4.3l vortec fuel injected.

Agree to disagree.

[JasonC]

Sorry, you're still wrong.

[Mulholland]

the 2.8litre V6's 91's are carb'd, ask me how I know? I cannot recall wether or not all 4 pots went to fuel injection in the 90's, I believe so, however only the 4.3l vortecs went to fuel injected, while the 2.8 smaller v6's stayed carb through to the 93/94's. I promise you.