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Title: My new SS
Post by: 69byrd on February 17, 2009, 12:04:37 am

I had a 2004 GMC that I just sold and while looking for another truck I came across this one. It is a 97 S-10 SS, I know its not an old muscle car and most people dont think much about them, but I have always wanted one. So I went and checked it out and bought it saturday, this is my fourth s-10 and by far my favorite. The truck is super clean and the only added parts are a cowl hood, clear corners, and my favorite part a super charger! 8) The little truck is quick with a best time of 12.73, I haven run it that hard I am still alittle spooked by it. I dont think the wife is to crazy about it, This is not exactly what she wanted me to get, I hope I can change her mind. Anyway heres some pix.

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Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: Maintenanceman on February 17, 2009, 12:07:23 am

Just curious but is that a dryer hose?? Nice truck bro!

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: bmaier on February 17, 2009, 12:39:03 am

thats really nice. 12.73 is pretty quick for that little guy haha. dont wanna sound dumb but its got the 4.3 right? and was that SS deal a real option for them s-10?

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: 69byrd on February 17, 2009, 06:52:25 am

Yeah it has the 4.3 and the SS was an option on the S-10, they made 1,459 of these in 97. As for the dryer hose that is what I thought to but its not big enough. :D

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: oldwhity on February 17, 2009, 09:22:06 am

Cool find! I remember these and also wanted one back in the day. That's a great time for that little truck. I'm sure it had to have some tire under it though. I had a stock 98 Vette back in 99 that ran a best of 12.88 in the 1/4 and I thought that was pretty good. Is that a Pro Charger, Whipple, or Paxton and how much boost? ;D

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: JRConnieK10 on February 17, 2009, 09:45:50 am

Now thats a cool little truck. Kinda like a sleeper.

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: 69byrd on February 17, 2009, 03:27:37 pm

It has a Powerdyne super charger and boost is at 9psi. It had a meaty set of drag radials on some weld prostars when I bought it. I dont think I will do any racing that is why I put the stock wheels back on it. I will drive it about three days a week and do the cruise ins and shows.

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: bigkountry on February 17, 2009, 03:34:40 pm

Friend of mine had one, wicked little truck.

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: 69byrd on February 20, 2009, 07:55:40 am

Guys I have been driving it alittle more and getting more used to it. With the stock tires I cant do anything with it under 35, it wants to get sideways everytime I hit the gas. Once I get to about 40 it will hook and go, it is so quick to 100 and still pulling hard when it gets there that it scares me alittle. If I get enough nerve I may put the Welds with the drag radials back on and try it out.

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on February 20, 2009, 08:12:10 am

That looks nice.  Its always good when you can get a truck thats fast and nice at the same time ;D

Title: Re: My new SS
Post by: Captkaos on February 20, 2009, 11:55:28 am

I had a 93 Sonoma with the 195hp motor in it.  Fun truck this is a timeslip I saved for the 1/8 mile.
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