I thought the 4.3's were known for lousy fuel mileage, breaking crankshafts, and the spider injector nightmare failure... Could be wrong, but, seem to remember issues with them.

I understand the 2.8 will be fairly gutless, but I'm hoping for 20+mpg intown unloaded, 25+ on the highway unloaded... Or is that over enthusiastic?

I'll find a set of decent tires for it, and a set of air shocks (Apparently the trucks are known to sag horribly with more then 300lbs in the bed)

With any luck, I should get pictures and a better description by tomorrow.

~Nate

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95 Honda Shadow ACE 1100.
1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso. 2.4 swap, 10.5 to 1 comp, big cams. Autocross time attack vehicle!
2012 Escape, 'hunter" (5 sp 4cyl)