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Originally Posted by 57taskforce
The 2.8 was a 60 degree for sure, I had one in an ‘87 S10 blazer about 15+ years ago. I’d assume the later 3.0, 3.1, 3.4 are as well. That 2.8 4x4 S10 blazer was quite possibly the most gutless thing gm has ever built. 0-60 in 45 minutes. The 4.3 was the best thing that GM ever did for the S10.
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In 1985 I special ordered my wife a new S10 Blazer with the 2.8. It was loaded, including oversize tires.
I never test drove one, I just ordered it because I liked the way they looked. Big mistake. I grew to hate that thing. That thing was so gutless, even the old adage "drive it like you stole it" didn't work.
We have had several 4.3's in company trucks, and they perform well. We have never had a failure from one.
We've not had an engine run 65 years yet.