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Name : Geoff Moore Email
gmcsonoma@shaw.ca
isuzutrooper@shaw.ca
City : Surrey Province: BC Country : Canada

 

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Sites To Visit
S-Series.org  Website and Forum on S-series trucks spanning 1982 to Current. Also covers Isuzu brand S-series trucks
60 Degree V6  A website devoted specifically to the 60 degree V6 including both OHV and DOHC motors.
Planet Isuzoo  Website and Forum on Isuzu trucks. Also includes Honda brand Isuzu trucks.
GMC Sonoma  My site focusing on my GMC Sonoma
Isuzu Trooper  My site focusing on my Isuzu Trooper

 

 

Sonoma (for complete information on this vehicle click here) Trooper (for complete information on this vehicle click here)
Year 1993 1990
Make GMC Isuzu
Model Sonoma Trooper
Colour Blue, Blue Interior Dark Blue, Tan Interior
Weight 3215lbs / 1458Kg 4056lbs / 1840Kg
Engine 3.4L 60 degree V6. Iron block and heads. Throttle body fuel injection. 3.2L 60 degree V6. Iron block and heads. Throttle body fuel injection.
Drive 2WD, TORSEN Limited Slip Part Time 4WD, Open Differentials
Front Axle/Suspension Upper/Lower control arm, coil spring, tube shock, anti roll bar Upper/Lower control arm, torsion bar, tube shock, anti roll bar
Isuzu 10 Bolt, Full Floating
Ring Gear Axle Shaft Spline Ratio
194mm (7.64") 28.4mm (1.12") 17 4.55:1
Rear Axle/Suspension Live axle, leaf spring, tube shock, anti roll bar

GM Corporate 7 5/8", C-Clip

Ring Gear Axle Shaft Spline Ratio
194mm (7.625") 30.5mm (1.2") 28 3.42:1
Live axle, leaf spring, tube shock
Isuzu 12 Bolt, Semi Floating
Ring Gear Axle Shaft Spline Ratio
220mm (8.66") 33.5mm (1.32") 26 4.55:1
Transfer Case None Two speed, manual shift, gear driven, passenger side front output.
Isuzu Transfer Case
High Low
1:1 2.283
Transmission 5 speed manual

Borg Warner/Tremec World Class T5

RPO Brand 1 2 3 4 5
ML3 Tremec T-5  3.760 2.180 1.420 1.000 0.720
5 speed manual

Isuzu MUA5

RPO Brand 1 2 3 4 5
RMN Isuzu MUA5  3.767 2.314 1.404 1.000 0.809

 

Tech Articles Here are a few tech articles I wrote on modifications to my trucks.

60Degree V6 Cylinder Block Information >> This article will cover the 60 Degree V6 Cylinder Block design and its oiling system and modifications

60 Degree V6 Cylinder Head Information >> This article will explain the differences between the three generations of cylinder heads found on the 60 Degree V6 and various performance enhancements.

60 Degree V6 Connecting Rod Information >> This article will give you an overview of the connecting rods found on the 60 Degree V6 and modifications for performance.

60 Degree V6 Crankshaft Information >> This article covers the different crankshafts that came in all of the 60 Degree V6 engines.

Changing A 2.8L TBI To A 4.3L TBI >> This article will explain the procedure for installing a 4.3L TBI unit in place of a 2.8L one. This information can also be use for installing a larger throttle body on another TBI vehicle. For example installing a 454ci TBI onto a 350ci engine.

Installing An Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator On A GM TBI Unit >> This article applies to all GM TBI systems no matter which motor. In my case it was on my 3.4L with the 4.3L TBI.

Swapping Your Chevrolet 2.8L To A 3.4L >> This article was based on swaps by 2 people swapping 3.4L engines into S-10's with factory 2.8L's.

Installing Fiero GT Valve Covers On A Chevrolet 2.8L >> This article will walk you through installing Fiero GT valve covers on your S-10. It includes all the necessary modifications you will need to do to make them fit just right.

S-Series Stabilizer Bar How To >> This article will tell you what s-10's came with what stabilizer bar. (front and back) so that you can upgrade your trucks handling with just a trip to the junkyard. Imagine a 1982 S-10 with 1999 ZQ8 handling.

Heated Oxygen Sensor How To >> This article will walk you through the conversion from a single wire non heated oxygen sensor, to a 3 wire heated oxygen sensor

Removing Idle Set Screw Cap On A GM TBI >> This article will explain the removal of the idle set screw cap on your GM TBI equipped vehicle. This will then allow you to adjust your base idle.

Second Generation Power Steering Cooler How To >> This article will walk through the installation of a power steering cooler from second generation truck into a first generation truck.

Cold Air Intake For GM TBI Fuel Injection >> This article will detail the parts needed for making your own Cold Air Intake for a GM TBI system. It also walks through the install and includes part numbers for installation on an S-10.

A.I.R. Pump Removal >> This article will explain how to remove the A.I.R pump from a 2.8L. It works on S-10s or Troopers.

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