can some one give me some advice

[skaterkid134]

ive got an 88 s-10 blaver with a 4.3 tbi n its got 210k miles....
should i just save up for a new engine or should i just get this one rebuilt with better stuff when it goes...........and what are the best things to do to it to get the most hp?

[hunter01]

If you're going to replace the engine and you want more horsepower you might want to install a V-8. I'ts a fairly common swap.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by skaterkid134

ive got an 88 s-10 blaver with a 4.3 tbi n its got 210k miles....
should i just save up for a new engine or should i just get this one rebuilt with better stuff when it goes...........and what are the best things to do to it to get the most hp?

Why are you replacing the engine?

[Sen Sen]

Does it need repair or is it running? I have 270k on mine and it runs amazing, the only reason you should replace it is if the cost of repairs is more than a new engine or if you really want something to show off like a 305/350 engine.

[blazee]

If you keep up with all the maintenance, you can get a lot more miles out of it. I've seen them go well over 300,000.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by blazee

If you keep up with all the maintenance, you can get a lot more miles out of it. I've seen them go well over 300,000.

Especially with a TBI 4.3L.

They are bulletproof.

[Rmbodie]

You can change the TBI out for an Edelbrock power package if you decide to rebuild . My area , a rebuild is about $800 bucks US. a reman engine from Autozone is $1700 for the 4.3 . The power package would give you 200+ hp for about $550. Thats my next step . Tired old TBI has too much trouble for me .

[Rmbodie]

Thats with 245k miles and lots of mods to haul around and big tires