Nick's Truck Pics- 56k, Grab a Snickers. . .

[93formulalt1]

I don't know about fast.... but the 4.3's are peppy enough to get the S-trucks around town

It's not stock. . . That's what I'm saying. I know what a stock 4.3 S-series drives like, this one is MUCH faster. Can your's squeal the tires through 3rd gear? lol Thanks for your response.

[JoeliusZ28]

Sorry joel, trying to keep my post short. . . lol Thanks for the info, it really explains what is going on. I think something is shot, because when I turn going faster than like 10 mph at full turn, the front end clicks pretty badly. I'll crank them down tomorrow, and I'll let you know what I find out. I won't be able to afford new halfshafts or an alignment for a while, so I'm going to hold off on that. I remember that I did crank the torsion bar on the Blazer to lower the front end so the ride height was even front to back. Helped out a lot in the handling department. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks for the comments and suggestions!

if you are hearing a clicking when you are at full turn that means your halfshafts are binding. thats really bad. its very likely they are destroyed. its probably only a matter of time before one flies apart on you on the freeway. (i would almost remove them for safety) de-crank that thing at least an inch immediately. also please post a picture of your halfshaft angle for me so i can be sure.

I've seen them on a 4x4. I like the look of them . . . I might put a new rear end under it too, so I may be able to widen the rear suspension some, and a few custom parts out front will widen the front stance, I think I'll be fine. I'll let you all know what I decide. I kind of like the lowered look, so I might just take off the body lift and crank the T-Bar down so it's level, and treat it like a 4WD sports car. . . Probably be just as good in the winter too. . . lol Any suggestions? Should I lift or lower?

if you think youre going to get any kind of good handling out of a torsion bar front suspension youre nuts. coil spring setups (2wd) will walk away from a torsion bar truck in the twisties any day of the week. honestly i wouldnt put too much work into that thing, it sounds like its pretty tired already.

[JoeliusZ28]

It's not stock. . . That's what I'm saying. I know what a stock 4.3 S-series drives like, this one is MUCH faster. Can your's squeal the tires through 3rd gear? lol Thanks for your response.

if its a 94 it should be a TBI, and really... those are quite slow in comparison to the 96+ vortec 4.3s.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

My 4.3 Jimmy is absolutly slow as all hell, I think it has a hrd time spinning the tires at all let alone in 3rd gear, maybe its something else squeeling?

[GETGONE]

94 can either have the TBI or the HO Vortech motor which is better than the later 96+ 4.3's. I've had both and loved the HO in my 92. You can fit 4th gen wheels on a 4x4 S10. I had a set from my 94 Camaro that I put on my 91 4x4 Blazer. They looked awesome but they were aftermarket BBS wheels. If you want to fit 4th gen wheels on a 2wd you need to run 2" spacers.

[Orange Terror]

My 4.3 Jimmy is absolutly slow as all hell, I think it has a hrd time spinning the tires at all let alone in 3rd gear, maybe its something else squeeling?

Yeah but isn't a Jimmy the same thing as a blazer? Those weigh like 5000 lbs. I'm sure his truck and any other S-10/Sonoma is going to be a lot faster because they are so much lighter.

Nick, not that I don't think it's kinda quick. But I can't help reminding myself that your comparison for it being fast is a 3.4l camaro. No offense.

[JoeliusZ28]

94 can either have the TBI or the HO Vortech motor which is better than the later 96+ 4.3's. I've had both and loved the HO in my 92. You can fit 4th gen wheels on a 4x4 S10. I had a set from my 94 Camaro that I put on my 91 4x4 Blazer. They looked awesome but they were aftermarket BBS wheels. If you want to fit 4th gen wheels on a 2wd you need to run 2" spacers.

so is that a TBI or EFI setup? ive never heard of an early vortec

[1BADAIR]

my 94 s10 was a TBI but said vortech on the valve covers. The one he is talking about is the 200hp CPI which was another form of the more current SFI

[Superman09]

Fast as hell? Not sure about that one, haha. But Sonoma's seem to be the new fad! I got one as well. And yes, i hate you for getting slonoma as thats what i call my truck too, haha.

[96mikez28]

Fast as hell? Not sure about that one, haha.

Right, i think i'll keep putting money in the ole 5.7 not my 4.3

[sping012]

I Like it! I'm looking to get a truck this coming fall.

[GETGONE]

This is what a 92-95 Vortech HO CPI Vin W motor looks like. It's rated at 190-195hp. The TBI motors are Vin Z's and only have 170-175hp.

This was in my 92 4 door 2wd Blazer

[JoeliusZ28]

wow ive never seen one of those before.

[93formulalt1]

This is what a 92-95 Vortech HO CPI Vin W motor looks like. It's rated at 190-195hp. The TBI motors are Vin Z's and only have 170-175hp.

That's the motor that's in mine. . . It's been swapped, apparently, because I have the CPI engine, instead of the Z-VIN code TBI that it came with stock. Mine just is missing the top "VORTEC" cover. Anyway, in response to OT, my comparison for being fast comes from my overall automotive experience. Just because I drive a 3.4 Camaro NOW doesn't mean I haven't owned fast cars in the past. I do still own a 1970 Monte Carlo SS454 clone, putting about 600-650 horses to the rear wheels, I used to have a 73 Rustang 351C, my Roadmaster was an LT1 with mods, and I used to drive a 96 Blazer 4.3 Vortec. Don't discount my knowledge because I'm young or you've been around the block a few more times than I have. I'm not taking offense to what you're saying, I'm just stating the fact that what I'm telling you is 100% opinion. My truck is no slouch, IMO. I'm not saying it's faster than an LT1/LS1 whatever, but that it can hold it's own. Not all of us can go out and blow the cash on a Z28 and still afford insurance. I do what I can do, I'm just sharing my new toy with you all. We're all friends here. You can dump your money into whatever you want. If the 1994 Sonoma came with a V8 option, I wouldn't be talking right now about the V6. The 4.3 is a nice motor, reliable, long-lasting, and a torque monster for sure, but it wasn't made to compete with V8s. Just look at the pretty pictures, say your OOH's and AAH's, and don't dog on me for stating my opinion. My opinion is something I'm entitled to have. Just like the ricers. They all think their SRT-4's and DSM's are the hottest shit on the planet, and they are entitled to think so. I think my truck was a worthwhile purchase, I'm pleased with it, and I think it's a bit faster than any other $1k vehicle I've been able to purchase. Granted, there aren't very many V8 F-Bodies out here to rag on me, but still, it's not a slow ass S-Series like you usually see cruising around with the 2.2's. I'm done.

[MrMojoRisin681]

I do still own a 1970 Monte Carlo SS454 clone, putting about 600-650 horses to the rear wheels,

That's alot of power at the rear wheels. It might be close to 600 at the flywheel. But to get that much to the rear wheels N/A you need alot of work done to it.