The doghouse on most American vans like the Astro/Aerostar makes things somewhat more tolerable. Mechanically similar to the S-10, the LMI gaskets are a sore point on the mid-1990s Vortec 4.3/5.7 engines and there's a quirky CPI/CSPI fuel system on those. Once the intake gaskets are done and maybe the CSPI spider is replaced with the new MPI setup the engine should be a good solid, if not a bit of a dog.
Since you're an audio guy and need juice to run your gear, you can install a bigger alternator from another Chevy/GMC truck like a CS144 in place of the stock 100-120amp Delco CS130 series on those GM truck engines. However, GM did use some odd 2-unit or 1.5DIN head units so beware - both things easily fixed.
Since you're an audio guy and need juice to run your gear, you can install a bigger alternator from another Chevy/GMC truck like a CS144 in place of the stock 100-120amp Delco CS130 series on those GM truck engines. However, GM did use some odd 2-unit or 1.5DIN head units so beware - both things easily fixed.
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