1992 Chevy S-10 Extended Cab 2WD 5-Speed

1992 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe Description

I have owned this truck for 20 years, and it has been in my family since it left the dealer's lot. Truck has never been in a collision and title is clear. This truck was custom-ordered from the dealer and has been garaged since the day it rolled off the lot. Paint and interior are original and in remarkable condition for any vehicle, and exceptional condition when considering this truck's age. Original window sticker goes to buyer.

Truck has many, many modifications and improvements:
Baer front drop spindles (2")Bel-Tech rear drop leaf springs (3")Upgraded front sway barAdded rear sway bar (did not have one stock)
Limited-slip 10-bolt rear differential from Chevy Trailblazer with 3.73 gear ratioVented aluminum differential cover with bearing brace
Baer brakes front big-brake kitWilwood rear disc brake conversionStainless braided brake lines
Mallory 6A IgnitionMSD Ignition CoilHigh performance spark plug wiresAftermarket cruise control (vacuum-operated, can't remember brand)Upgraded 3-row aluminum radiatorElectric Flex-a-Lite Black Magic radiator fan conversionBattery relocated to truck bedOdyssey AGM BatteryStainless grounding straps
Holley upgraded Throttle Body w/ high-flow fuel injectorsEdelbrock intake manifold - port matched for cylinder headsCylinder heads ported and polished w- 2.02/1.60 valvesComp Cams 09-415-8 .500" 210/215 - 112 sep camshaft
Full roller valvetrain
Comp Cams roller rockers
Comp Cams upgraded dual valvespringsUpgraded valve stem seals
Trick Flow Chromoly pushrodsRoller timing chainCamshaft thrust bearingAluminum timing cover
ECU Custom tune matching modifications
ARP fastenersCenterforce clutchReuseable/cleanable (K&N style) air filterEdelbrock aluminum valve coversEdelbrock T.E.M.S Shorty headers3" exhaustHooker Aero Chamber Muffler
Pioneer head unitPower retracting antennaViper alarm w/ remote keyfobsGrant GT leather-wrapped steering wheelHurst short-throw shifterDriver and passenger heated seats
Duraliner bed linerTonneau coverNew 18x8" 5-spoke wheels with fresh Kumho tiresBillet grilleFiberglass rear roll panHidden hitch w/receiver underneath spring-loaded license plate frameRear jump seats removed (weight savings)Auto-Dimming rear-view mirror with compass and outside temperatureHomelink installed above visorCustom s-10 embroidered floor matsDash matKick panels w/ 6" woofers and separate tweeters with remote crossoverHella high-db hornsCorrugated steel flexible radiator hosesFlow Kooler water pump

A great deal of work has been done to this truck since it last accumulated any significant mileageU-jointsDifferentialAGR Power Steering pumpA/C compressor and condenserAlternatorSpark plugsDistributor & Module
WheelsTiresBrake rotors, calipers and padsBrake master cylinderClutch master and slave cylindersGauge cluster rebuildClutchBall jointsTie rod endsPitman arm

This truck has the 4.3 "z" motor with NV3500 5-speed manual transmission.

THE BAD:
Truck had difficulty passing emissions. Upon inspection, catalytic converter core had been melted. Replaced catalytic converter, truck passed emissions but then failed again the following year. Checked the cat - internals were melted again. I was preparing to repair that issue and find the root cause when the truck's electronics went nuts while driving - engine stalled - gauges and lights flickered on and off. I attempted to diagnose the cause, but never found the problem. I lost interest in the truck and never took it into a professional shop, because I could not find a person with the appropriate specialty to diagnose this engine locally. Truck runs and drives, but timing seems to be all over the place -- jumps around when checking with timing gun when ECU is connected. Runs poorly now and won't pass emissions until this problem is resolved.