definitley like your way of thinkin tx lol, actully just checked tire pressure and they were at 15. im sure between that and the lack of back pressure from the straight pipe its probably hurting mpgs quite a bit

 

I'm sure you could score a catback from a junk yard on the cheap.

 

My 01 with 172k miles on it with just a spectre cai gets 24-26mpg with 75% highway and as low as 19-20 with 75% city.

 

Thats kinda how I am with mine.. almost bought a header and real intake for it.. but I like how quiet it is, and really dont know if id like to put ANY money into a 2.2 had to put a head on it a few months ago. first major problem it has had really, besides **** ive fucked up


2.2 5speed, 226k miles, has a K&N Filter, homeade PVC intake, gutted cat, and thats it.

18-22 in town beating the **** out of it.
25-28 on the hwy

Im a picture *****..

 

im thinkin either getting a catback from the junkyard or just buyin a cheap thrush turbo or something quiet lol. and bowtie im jealous man, definitley a clean s dime! ill post some pictures of mine even though its nothing pretty lol. figured id slam it next year and throw some graphite c5zo6 wheels on it. as for beating the hell out of em how do they take it? ive kindve been beating the hell out of mine lol. every time i bang a gear you feel the driveline shock through everything, definitley a bit nerveracking lol

also mines got 119k on it, oil pressure when warm sits at about 20 and at WOT its like 45. anything to worry about or is it normal on these?

 

that truck is BEGGING for a v8 swap.

 

I would still pick up a header, at some point.

I've never seen one 2.2-equipped S10, other than brand new, that had a fully intact downpipe. I tried finding one for my brothers 97, but it was well over $150 and the local exhaust shop didn't want to try and bend one up (useless).

From what I read, the header makes a big difference...If you are willing to believe Minitruckin', they installed an Al's Headers brand header on a 2.2 S10 and this is the dyno results:

The Al's Headers brand header was a nicer piece than your run of the mill eBay special (OBX) the % difference would not be noticeable on such a low-powered 4-cylinder.

I wouldn't do it for the MPG increase (even though respectable people have seen 1-2MPG increases across the board), but more for all around power gained to make the lil' truck more fun to drive.

 

wow, i didnt realize the 2.2 only made 84 hp...that's crank power? cant believe these frames are holding up to power 10+ stronger than what they were built for.

 

yeah I know lol

I swapped my other truck first.. I should have done the S10 first..

I want to do a 5.3/ small cam and a 6speed in it

 

They made anywhere from 120-130HP in crank HP from the factory. Which isn't bad for a relatively tiny 4-cylinder, but not enough to enjoy the truck.