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How much horsepower does a 1992 4.3 S-10 make?

The 1992 Chevrolet S-10 with the 4.3L V6 engine produced 165 horsepower. This was the standard engine option for the S-10 compact pickup truck that year.


Detailed Horsepower Specifications


The 4.3L V6 engine in the 1992 Chevrolet S-10 was a Vortec-series engine that displaced 262 cubic inches (4.3 liters). It was a fuel-injected engine that produced 165 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 235 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm.


This engine was the base V6 option for the S-10 that year, replacing the previous 2.8L V6. It provided a significant power boost over the 2.5L inline-four engine, which was rated at 118 horsepower.


Comparison to Other S-10 Engine Options



  • 4.3L V6 (165 hp, 235 lb-ft torque)

  • 2.5L inline-four (118 hp, 149 lb-ft torque)

  • 4.3L V6 Blazer/Jimmy (190 hp, 250 lb-ft torque)


The 4.3L V6 in the S-10 was a slightly detuned version of the engine used in the Blazer and Jimmy SUV models, which produced 190 horsepower. This gave the S-10 pickup a good balance of power and efficiency for its class.

How much HP can a 4.3 V6 handle?


In any event, feed the engine with a 750 double-pumper carb. That'll get you to around 340-350 hp. Then bolt on a 200hp plate nitrous system and you're there, with a slight cushion.



How heavy is a 92 S10?


1992 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab Specs, Features & Options

1 of 3 S10 Regular Cab Long Bed2 of 3 S10 Regular Cab Short Bed
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4-Cyl, 2.5 LiterV6, 4.3 Liter
Curb Weight
2,747 pounds2,677 pounds



How much horsepower does a 4.3 S-10 have?


A 4.3 L V6 (which was optional on regular S-10s) was the standard engine used in the SS, producing between 180 and 200 hp (149 kW).



How much horsepower does a 1992 4.3 S-10 make?


Engine

Horsepower195 hp @ 4,500 rpm
Torque260 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm



How much can a 1992 S10 4.3 tow?


With a proper receiver hitch, the 4.3 S10 was factory rated for between 4500-5500 lbs towing, depending on transmission and 2wd vs 4wd. That being said, these trucks are pretty lightweight for moving that kind of weight.



How much can a 4.3 L V6 tow?


7,900-pound
Learn more about the towing capacities below: 4.3L V6: 7,900-pound max towing capacity.



What does S-10 stand for?


S10, SB9, SM10 are para-swimming classifications used for categorizing swimmers based on their level of disability. Swimmers in this class tend to have minimal weakness affecting their legs, missing feet, a missing leg below the knee or problems with their hips.



How much horsepower does a 1994 S-10 4.3 have?


The 4.3-liter, 195-horsepower V-6 engine and electronically controlled four-speed automatic is one of the best drivetrains I have tested this year in any vehicle, car, truck or van.



Does a S-10 have a 4L60E transmission?


Automatic variants were equipped with either a 4L60 transmission, or a 4L60E transmission (depending on the year). Both gearboxes were extremely capable, but time and mileage can take their toll, resulting in many Chevrolet S-10 transmission problems.



How much horsepower can I get out of a 4.3 V-6?


That'll get you to around 340-350 hp.


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