1.9 Anybody?

barkboy6 · 11-05-2009, 08:45 PM

I have the 1.9 engine in my truck and after a little reading I found out it only has 84 hp?! Anyway it seems to pull alright from what I can tell (I haven't driven it much since I bought it cause it needs a new exhaust system, plugs/wires, tires, paint and insurance!) Anybody have, or had, the 1.9? Any simple mods I can do to it to give it a little more GO?

4-bangin · 11-05-2009, 09:29 PM

put a v8 in?

barkboy6 · 11-05-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 4-bangin

put a v8 in?

I knew someone would say that! But I already have two v8 vehicles. I like the 4 cylinder and I could make do with it as it is I guess, just would like to put maybe 10 or more hp to it without doing major engine work. To get to the 100 hp mark would be even better. I was thinking more along the lines of carbs, intakes, air filters, ignition components, new exhaust manifold or header??

luckyducky199 · 11-05-2009, 10:25 PM

I don't think there is much after market products for the 1.9
Do a general tune up. change all the fluids and filters. maybe get some fuel additives to help clean out the junk.
Ohhh and really if it came from the factory with 84hp then i probably really only has like 43hp now as cars age they lose power really fast.
you could pep it up with low shots of nitrous.

the answer to every s series question is put a v8 in it.
broken windshield?
Put a v8 in it.
but you could always try a different route and build a custom turbo kit build the engine. but as far as i know the 1.9 was a Isuzu motor. not many things to do with the lowest of the low motors.
you could look at v6 swaps.

luckyducky199 · 11-05-2009, 10:33 PM

Weight Reduction.
you could strip all unneeded amenities from your truck.
like parts of the interior or shave metal off from places.

barkboy6 · 11-06-2009, 12:05 AM

Yep I think a v6 swap will be something I'll do in the future...either swap the engine out or swap the truck. But for now I'm keepin this one

JChapoton · 11-06-2009, 12:43 AM

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f104/m...s-that-420370/

and no they do not make any aftermarket parts for the 1.9, 2.0, or 2.2 diesel.

barkboy6 · 11-07-2009, 02:38 AM

Not even any tricks? Sounds like this motor was just to pass the time.

v8s10dave · 11-07-2009, 10:11 AM

I believe Weber makes a carb for it.

4-bangin · 11-07-2009, 12:12 PM

If you have 2 cars with v8s, whateverthey are put your money into go fast parts for them and just keep the s10 the get good mpg's with

rotormatic · 11-07-2009, 12:36 PM

I've had a S10 with a 1.9 since new (1985). Not a lot of power, but has run great and never let me down. Only thing I have had to do to the truck to keep it running has been to put brakes on, replace the water pump, alternator, and rebuild the carburetor.

As said above, the only aftermarket item avalible is the webber carb conversion.

82 - 85

S-10 P/U Blazer 4 CYL 1.9 , 2.0 W/ HITACHI CARB K696

32-36_DGEV_Electric_Choke 319.95

http://www.carburetion.com/weber/Dat...696&Model=S-10 P/U Blazer

Blackblaze94 · 11-07-2009, 05:30 PM

I wish i could find a 1.9L, Been looking for 4 years and still not one seen

barkboy6 · 11-09-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 4-bangin

If you have 2 cars with v8s, whateverthey are put your money into go fast parts for them and just keep the s10 the get good mpg's with

Yeah that's what I plan on doing. It does run good, I drove it home about 60 miles after I bought it and it seemed to pull pretty good up hills and mountains, so after a tune-up and a new exhaust system it should run even better. Catalytic converter or no cat?

11-05-2009, 08:45 PM	#1
barkboy6 "Future" '85 Pussy Wagon Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 76 Location: Cherokee, NC User is: OffLine	1.9 Anybody? I have the 1.9 engine in my truck and after a little reading I found out it only has 84 hp?! Anyway it seems to pull alright from what I can tell (I haven't driven it much since I bought it cause it needs a new exhaust system, plugs/wires, tires, paint and insurance!) Anybody have, or had, the 1.9? Any simple mods I can do to it to give it a little more GO?
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11-05-2009, 09:29 PM	#2
4-bangin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70 Location: pennsylvania User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? put a v8 in?
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11-05-2009, 10:21 PM	#3
barkboy6 "Future" '85 Pussy Wagon Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 76 Location: Cherokee, NC User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? Quote: Originally Posted by 4-bangin put a v8 in? I knew someone would say that! But I already have two v8 vehicles. I like the 4 cylinder and I could make do with it as it is I guess, just would like to put maybe 10 or more hp to it without doing major engine work. To get to the 100 hp mark would be even better. I was thinking more along the lines of carbs, intakes, air filters, ignition components, new exhaust manifold or header??
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11-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#4
luckyducky199 Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 68 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? I don't think there is much after market products for the 1.9 Do a general tune up. change all the fluids and filters. maybe get some fuel additives to help clean out the junk. Ohhh and really if it came from the factory with 84hp then i probably really only has like 43hp now as cars age they lose power really fast. you could pep it up with low shots of nitrous. the answer to every s series question is put a v8 in it. broken windshield? Put a v8 in it. but you could always try a different route and build a custom turbo kit build the engine. but as far as i know the 1.9 was a Isuzu motor. not many things to do with the lowest of the low motors. you could look at v6 swaps. Last edited by luckyducky199 : 11-05-2009 at 10:31 PM.
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11-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#5
luckyducky199 Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 68 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? Weight Reduction. you could strip all unneeded amenities from your truck. like parts of the interior or shave metal off from places.
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11-06-2009, 12:05 AM	#6
barkboy6 "Future" '85 Pussy Wagon Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 76 Location: Cherokee, NC User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? Yep I think a v6 swap will be something I'll do in the future...either swap the engine out or swap the truck. But for now I'm keepin this one
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11-06-2009, 12:43 AM	#7
JChapoton orangesonoma supporter Age: 36 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 618 Location: Warren, MI -- Home of GM's Tech Center--soon to be the new GM Headquarters User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f104/m...s-that-420370/ and no they do not make any aftermarket parts for the 1.9, 2.0, or 2.2 diesel. Last edited by JChapoton : 11-06-2009 at 12:44 AM.
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11-07-2009, 02:38 AM	#8
barkboy6 "Future" '85 Pussy Wagon Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 76 Location: Cherokee, NC User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? Not even any tricks? Sounds like this motor was just to pass the time.
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11-07-2009, 10:11 AM	#9
v8s10dave Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 23 Location: custer city ok User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? I believe Weber makes a carb for it.
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11-07-2009, 12:12 PM	#10
4-bangin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70 Location: pennsylvania User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? If you have 2 cars with v8s, whateverthey are put your money into go fast parts for them and just keep the s10 the get good mpg's with
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11-07-2009, 12:36 PM	#11
rotormatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? I've had a S10 with a 1.9 since new (1985). Not a lot of power, but has run great and never let me down. Only thing I have had to do to the truck to keep it running has been to put brakes on, replace the water pump, alternator, and rebuild the carburetor. As said above, the only aftermarket item avalible is the webber carb conversion. 82 - 85 S-10 P/U Blazer 4 CYL 1.9 , 2.0 W/ HITACHI CARB K696 32-36_DGEV_Electric_Choke 319.95 http://www.carburetion.com/weber/Dat...696&Model=S-10 P/U Blazer
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11-07-2009, 05:30 PM	#12
Blackblaze94 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? I wish i could find a 1.9L, Been looking for 4 years and still not one seen
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11-09-2009, 10:30 AM	#13
barkboy6 "Future" '85 Pussy Wagon Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 76 Location: Cherokee, NC User is: OffLine	Re: 1.9 Anybody? Quote: Originally Posted by 4-bangin If you have 2 cars with v8s, whateverthey are put your money into go fast parts for them and just keep the s10 the get good mpg's with Yeah that's what I plan on doing. It does run good, I drove it home about 60 miles after I bought it and it seemed to pull pretty good up hills and mountains, so after a tune-up and a new exhaust system it should run even better. Catalytic converter or no cat? Last edited by barkboy6 : 11-09-2009 at 10:32 AM.
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