Look at a 2000 s10 as a dd

**REVNORR82** · 12-11-2011, 05:11 PM

Its a 2.2 5 speed regular cab I have had a few s10's but the we're always a 4.3. Is their anything to look out for known issues bugs whatever.

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**konigandy6** · 12-12-2011, 05:26 AM

Nothing that comes to mind on those 4cyl. They are underpowered, but very reliable.

**REVNORR82** · 12-12-2011, 07:05 AM

Under powered is what im going for a truck that gets 30 mpg

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**konigandy6** · 12-12-2011, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by REVNORR82

Under powered is what im going for a truck that gets 30 mpg

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Can't argue with that.

**REVNORR82** · 12-12-2011, 07:25 AM

Im getting killed at the pump driving the z71 in town right now.
Also could be a great ls swap later on in life.
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**konigandy6** · 12-12-2011, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by REVNORR82

Im getting killed at the pump driving the z71 in town right now.
Also could be a great ls swap later on in life.
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I hear ya. The SS does best of 12mpg in the winter, but mostly it's in the 10's and 11's. Luckily I live 3 miles from work and don't put many miles on the truck a year.

**REVNORR82** · 12-12-2011, 07:47 AM

Im getting 12 to 14 in town right but I drive around 50 miles a day its killing me

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**konigandy6** · 12-12-2011, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by REVNORR82

Im getting 12 to 14 in town right but I drive around 50 miles a day its killing me

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Ouch!! You should be getting better economy than that. Especially on stock size tires. You should consistantly be in the 14-16 range with majority city driving.

**REVNORR82** · 12-12-2011, 11:03 AM

I have a little larger tire than stock.

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**konigandy6** · 12-12-2011, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by REVNORR82

I have a little larger tire than stock.

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Still... unless it's a decent size difference, you should be getting better.

**5.0THIS** · 12-12-2011, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by REVNORR82

Also could be a great ls swap later on in life.

Actually, if you swapped in a stock LS1 and 6 speed, it would probably still get 20-22mpg average in an S10, and 25+ on the highway.

**REVNORR82** · 01-15-2012, 11:42 AM

that would be sweet 300+ rwhp and 25+ mpg on the hwy!!!!

**Firebirdjones** · 01-15-2012, 01:22 PM

I would think it could do even better with an LS1 6 speed in a little S10. Double overdrive and lightweight, small in size? I've had the 4.3 versions that would get 20-22 mpg highway.

I have a 6.0/4L60E swap in a 72 blazer with 33" tires, shaped like a brick and weighs 4600 lbs. I'm getting 22 mpg highway, and 17 city. Good enough for me, drive it everyday.

**RJWZ28** · 01-15-2012, 08:57 PM

I get 13 around town if I drive nice; crew cab 6.2 Silverado 4x4 leveled on 33s, tuned with an Airaid tube and filter element.

**Firebirdjones** · 01-16-2012, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by RJWZ28

I get 13 around town if I drive nice; crew cab 6.2 Silverado 4x4 leveled on 33s, tuned with an Airaid tube and filter element.

Ouch, I wonder how much that thing weighs. It's awfully thirsty. Those newer trucks are supposed to have VVT and cylinder deactivation. Things that I thought were supposed to help fuel mileage??

**99BluSS** · 01-31-2012, 04:09 PM

I've owned two Sonoma's, one a 2.2 and the other 4.3,each very reliable. I got stranded 3 times in the Nissen and bought my Sonoma and never looked back. Very reliable. The 4.3 ocassionally needs the injectors cleaned from stalling a bit.