Nice score on the 6 spd, you basically got the engine free.
Now dump all the electronic BS, it’s a night mare with 20 some censers.
The last time I checked you couldn’t have the codes re-written (ECU), ( not for the V6)
They could re-write the v8’s at the time I checked it out, but not the V6.
It’s all so expensive to replace, just the injection (spider and poppet’s) will cost about $400.
I have a 97 4.3 in mine, I tried my best to keep the sequential fuel injection, But I read after so many rpm’s the fuel gets dumped on valves. (There goes the theory of the spraying injector) A nice Edelbrock and 4 barrel carb will be a quarter of the fuel injection cost, I already mentioned the pain in the ass, wire loom, ECU and shit load of censors. But Hey, I have loom and a ECU I will gladly sale you…lol
The six speed should work very well with 3:54 gearing. I have Th350 in mine with 3:73 (narrowed ford rear end) and I need higher gears, or a Tremec 5 spd. (I know exactly how much they cost)
That little truck is going to scream, oh and watch your cam, To much and you will loose low end torque. (Mine is just a RV cam that wouldn't screw with the fuel injection)
But if you like a engine that lopes, Give an ear to this V6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9dA0jTD ... re=relatedVisit some s10 forum and just read on this engine. I found the vid on one S-10 site
Keep us posted