Seems bad, but I like the idea

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92ChevyS10

Wanting my new motor
I was looking up on the 2.8l twin turbo motors and i really like them. I have a 2.8 currently in my S10 and i want to do something different. i wanted the 4.3L turbo, or a small block 350, but i just dont want something thats common. Would a 2.8L be worth my time to build? Comments back please :rotf:
 
midnightbluS10

midnightbluS10

Banned
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

try these places

s-series.org
s-seriesforum.com
s10forum.com
blazinlow.com
mys10.com

and http://60degreev6.com/ <--- deals with only 60* V6.... 2.8, 3.1, 3.4, etc....

They probably know more about the 2.8 than syty'ers would.
 
Raist103

Raist103

Engine Killer, iPhone Killer, Lawnmower Killer
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

thats gay needs a big double wing on the back too with a 5" exhaust tip
 
12secondSY

12secondSY

Syty Killer :(
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

I've seen it done on a 2.8L camaro(but a single turbo). I think he ran 13's with a little spray. Lasted a long time but eventually the engine caught fire. It didnt destroy the car though just the engine. So then he did a 3.1 or 3.4 in it. This time with twins. He went a little faster, then he realized how much time he wasted and went with a carbureted V8 on spray.

True story, my brother eventually bought the car as a rolling chassis. It belonged to a good friend of his.

If you want something uncommon, put in the V8 and turbo it. You'll spend the same amount anyways to turbo the 2.8, then replace it a bunch of times. I went through 5 of those before V8'ing my first blazer and they were all stock.
 
graham1524

graham1524

Well-known member
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

my dad bought a 1985 s-10 in 85 and now it has 230,000 miles and it has the 2.8 if your talking about putting it in an s-10 id just go with a n/a 4.3
 
Loeryder

Loeryder

New member
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

The 2.8 I had was junk.

And I don't recall there being much for aftermarket parts for them.

Go with something that has been proven reliable.
 
SY2455

SY2455

70's Veteran
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

Most 2.8 are JUNK, There are very few exceptions. Most of them as built only oil the mains for 189* of crankshaft rotation. The crank in all the 2.8s that i have seen (5). 3 broke between Cyl 2 and 3, 1 is past 200,000 miles and still running, the guy changes oil every 2500 miles. The last 1 was in my daughter truck spun the # 3 rod bearing at 179,000 miles. I put a 4.3 in it that had 310,000 miles on it that never burn oil, still has 60psig oil press going down the road and 40 psig at idle. No smoke on start up. I got 22.5 mpg on the road and still has the same compression as the day I pay $500.00 for it with 44,000 miles back in 1992.
 
12secondSY

12secondSY

Syty Killer :(
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

Heres another tip for ya on the 2.8L

My other blazer had one with an OD trans, I drove it to and from chicago weekly for school. (3 hours each way once a week).

I put in a carbureted 350 with 2.02 heads, mild cam, headers, flows, intake, and a TH350. My gas mileage improved with the 350. The 2.8 was floored everywhere I went because it didnt have the power to move down the interstate. When it shifted in OD it lost speed.
 
SY2932

SY2932

Administrator
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

SY2455 said:
Most 2.8 are JUNK, There are very few exceptions. Most of them as built only oil the mains for 189* of crankshaft rotation. The crank in all the 2.8s that i have seen (5). 3 broke between Cyl 2 and 3, 1 is past 200,000 miles and still running, the guy changes oil every 2500 miles. The last 1 was in my daughter truck spun the # 3 rod bearing at 179,000 miles. I put a 4.3 in it that had 310,000 miles on it that never burn oil, still has 60psig oil press going down the road and 40 psig at idle. No smoke on start up. I got 22.5 mpg on the road and still has the same compression as the day I pay $500.00 for it with 44,000 miles back in 1992.
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DITTO Here's the crank out of my old 1988 2.8 S10:
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I was a maintenance nazi and never drove it like I stole it. Swapped it out for a 3.4 out of a camaro and it was a night and day difference. If I ever get another 2.8 in the future, I would swap it out for another 3.4 ASAP. Bottom line is 2.8's ain't all that great. Like my late boss used to say, "you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear"...
 
vinnieTy

vinnieTy

TY # 1889
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

I had a 1985 blazer 2.8 5 speed which i bought to commute to work and it was real clean. Black with red interior. Got it off an older gentlemen that got tired of the 5 speed. Drove it for about two months until it went up for sale. I really figured it out what it really was...........A CRAP, JUNK, GARBAGE design. I had to downshift more times just cruising on the parkway just becasue it wouldnt move out of its own dam way. 5th gear was a waist went in to 5th two seconds later back down to 4th now an incline coming downshift into third.

Go get a 4.3 or 350 what ever the previous people have stated and go from there. I couldnt believe how much it was lacking of power. It felt like it couldnt move its own weight. :rant:
 
Daron

Daron

Active member
Re: Seems bad, but I like the idea

You have to PAY to be different... Your proposal isnt worth the cash.
 
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