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My son just yanked the 4 banger out of his S-10. It was more trouble than it was worth. He swapped the rears from the stock 3:72 to 3:48 hoping to improve his highway MPG's. He went from 60 MPH @ 3K RPM's to 70 MPH @ 2200 RPM's. But it was straining at take offs. He had more problems in the electrical areas of the fuel pump, TBI, and distributor. With everything connected to the computer he spent most of his time doing process of elimination to figure out simple problems. Right now he's cleaning up a carbed 283 SBC and a TH350 trans that will drop right in with special mounts he got from JTR. That will end his fuel pump, TBI, and computer problems. He swapped the points distributor for a one wire HEI. Sure, he won't get the fuel mileage the 4 banger got. He will get a lot more horsepower, and he won't be slumped over the fender every weekend. Just some info to keep in the back of your mind when the 4 banger craps out. FYI: I read somewhere on the net that the S-10 4 banger engines where originally designed to be used as irrigation pump motors.

check my other 1997 S10 pics. out, might give you some ideas ! it had a 2.2 in it.