I only jabbed it in to start mocking it up. the engine did run (drove the blazer into the shop) but has a knock somewhere, think it has a spun bearing. trans supposedly has only 10k on a rebuild. I only paid $500 for the thing, and already scavenged the brakes (front & rear) and spindles, going to be using the front seats, computer and wiring, and some metal from the floors for patches. I may even try re-using the roof rack, as mine is pretty well shot. I even got a little money back selling the front clip and reese hitch to a buddy of mine! its starting to look like a turkey after thanksgiving!
the trick'll be getting the other 4.3 out of the astrovan I picked up for $100 from my old neighbor. the thing runs great ($15 fuelpump from rockauto). I plan on using the bottom end from the TBI 4.3, and the heads and intake from the vortec 4.3. I'm not looking for a huge powerhouse for the car, I just want the dependability from the fuel injection, and supposedly that combo is supposed to gain about 20 flywheel hp.
