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'94 Big Blaze
08-01-10, 09:17 AM
Anybody ever had a s10 with a 2.5 with a 5spd ? i mean does it have any power at all ? Decent mpg ?
spideyjected
08-01-10, 10:38 AM
My understanding it it will roll the tires as it has decent bottom end, but it is not gonna win many races. "Might beat other 4 bangers. Not a ton of difference in the 2.8 and the 2.5 power wise probably.
1-1-SIX
08-01-10, 10:42 AM
yea man!!! that's exactly i had.....the only reason i dont have it anymore is because an idiot who was driving a firetruck when he wasn't licensed to be driving it totalled my truck. he rearended me going around 30mph when i was at a stop light in heavy traffic.....it crinkled the DS framerail over the left rear wheel. i kept driving the truck sideways down the road until we settled in court because he had no insurance. he offered me $500 at the scene. but my lawyer got me plenty more :)

anyway, i loved the truck and it had plenty of power. it had good power through all the gears. while driving back and forth to our farm in TN, i got around 30-31mpg. here in town, i averaged 23-24. man, if i could get another one, i would. oh, if it doesn't have bucket seats, you should get them.....in case somebody hits you. mine had a bench seat, and when that guy hit me, i broke out the back window with my head. :ouch_125:
1-1-SIX
08-01-10, 10:44 AM
yea, i would say it's like a 2.8 in a s10....

what are you looking to get it for?? daily driver?
'94 Big Blaze
08-01-10, 10:49 AM
yea daily, maybe tow a jon boat or haul my dirt bike back in the woods bout it.
1-1-SIX
08-01-10, 10:53 AM
yea, i hauled my dirt bike in the back......i had to put it diagonal in the bed. it was agood truck.
Jongo88
08-01-10, 12:23 PM
It's a dog...
BigTruckDrivah
08-01-10, 12:27 PM
My understanding it it will roll the tires as it has decent bottom end, but it is not gonna win many races. "Might beat other 4 bangers. Not a ton of difference in the 2.8 and the 2.5 power wise probably.

Neo would strongly disagree. But ya, 2.5's are dogs man. The 5 speed might get you a little better mileage though.
Jongo88
08-01-10, 12:27 PM
Neo would strongly disagree. But ya, 2.5's are dogs man. The 5 speed might get you a little better mileage though.
At walking speed...
BigTruckDrivah
08-01-10, 12:40 PM
haha
'94 Big Blaze
08-01-10, 01:11 PM
well damn long as it gets me where i need to be idgaf lol
spideyjected
08-01-10, 01:29 PM
4.3 with CPI = stout, "when it's running right". By the way, since I lashed the valves it idles quiet enough to where you think maybe it's killed sometimes...
spideyjected
08-01-10, 01:29 PM
Not at stop lights mind you, but when you let off the gas to decelerate.
BigTruckDrivah
08-01-10, 02:02 PM
Mine was running rough as hell, I was even convinced my spider might be leaking. Pulled the tuning valve and no leaks. Changed the fuel filter and she runs like a champ! Doesnt matter any more, I should have kept the 2.5 since I bagged it. I just cruise along like grandpa, havnt even smoked the new 20's.
neo71665
08-01-10, 02:18 PM
2.5 is ok for what it is but don't expect to win any races. I've used a 5 speed reg cab to pull a small boat before with no problems.


As for the 60 degree, I have a bored and stroked on here in a 4x4 that I'll line up against any 4.3 in a 4x4. For a few months longer anyways, I think I've found me some axles so its going in my truck in exchange for a 5.7.
Nickelin'Dimer
08-09-10, 12:59 AM
Had a '85 w/2.5L, auto-trans. Increased the after-cat .25" & used a Flowmaster, installed the "true" Splitfire plugs (Forked side-electrode) w/good spiral-core wires, a replacement K&N & fabbed a FAI-system. Result: 25mpg while cruising 75-80mph going down to Bowling Green, running 92-octane.
spideyjected
08-09-10, 06:37 AM
found another Blazer with a 2.5 on CL.
Flyboy85
09-09-10, 04:27 AM
the 2.5 "iron duke" is a good engine and gets pretty good gas mileage. Its no power house, but it did the job for me when I had one. I was pretty rough on it too, and it never let me down. I would deff buy another if givin the chance.
Junksterr
09-09-10, 06:26 PM
just save the money... keep one of the trailers your were trying to sell, pull it behind your blazer when need be as it will be 4 wd and you can go where ever.

Buy a lift kit with money saved and some shocks, or a transmission, or some tires, or just save it at 20 yrs old. Wait the time you waited to save this ammount to spend, then add it to the saved ammount and you now have double....


Just my 2 cents
'94 Big Blaze
09-09-10, 08:07 PM
just save the money... keep one of the trailers your were trying to sell, pull it behind your blazer when need be as it will be 4 wd and you can go where ever.

Buy a lift kit with money saved and some shocks, or a transmission, or some tires, or just save it at 20 yrs old. Wait the time you waited to save this ammount to spend, then add it to the saved ammount and you now have double....


Just my 2 cents
oops trailer sold yesterday :D but yea im looking to keep the blazer i've tried to sell it but i just keep growing more fond of it.
Junksterr
09-09-10, 10:33 PM
Personally I would just keeps it fix it and then you have a decent ride with not alot of money tied up...

And dam a revived thread..... I didnt even pay attention to the dates I just read down and posted back up....tard