Engine choice on GMC S15-Sonoma/Chevrolet S10?

[toldanothertale]

What engine would you like to put on your GMC S15-Sonoma/Chevrolet S10 pickup? Me I would put in either a 4.3 Liter V6 or a 350ci V8, I think that the 2.5 Liter V4's and the 2.8 Liter V6 motors were gutless and they've gotten wise in 1988 by putting in a 4.3 Liter V6 motor

 

[Mark G]

I would go with the 4.3L some of the earlier vortec engines had problems with the fuel injector leaking. It has a single injector with six legs coming off of it. when I was a mechanic we called it a spider. I'm sorry I don't remember what years were bad but I know around 1999 they fixed the problem. The vortec is a More powerful engine and more fuel efficient as well. I knew a guy who put a 350 in a S10 and he had a real nightmare making it work. When he got it done he was talking about poring concrete in the bed because he couldn't keep the wheels from spinning.

 

[hook in mouth]

Yes the 4.3 is allot better and the 2.8 is one hella of a crap motor any ways. I dont think you can find one that does't have a rod nock when running. 2.8 yuck

 

[toughgal07]

LS1 all the way still go through the emisions test and make wicked power dead tires for sure might take a winter to get the fab work done but i bet i would be the only s15 that had a LS1

 

[Another Guy]

4.3 Vortec V-6 is the only way to go.

 

[Loud Fast Rules]

I have a 2000 Extreme with a ZZ4 383. It's a blast to drive if you can get traction!