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This motor was new enough that it had a CPI injection system. I retained most of the components from the donor, but the fuel pump is missing and several pieces were either missing or broken off of the manifold. It was going to nickel and dime me to death between fixing those parts, stripping the wire harness, and reflashing the computer to eliminate VATS. I was money ahead to just get an intake, carb, and HEI distributor and call it good.
I do have all the pieces that I took off saved in case I change my mind though.
I do have all the pieces that I took off saved in case I change my mind though.
Some progress today. I finally got the 4.3 on my motor stand and got to prep it for installation.
I got the remote oil filter kit removed and a replacement nipple installed in the block. Installed a new oil filter and primed the oil pump. Moved the dummy light sensors over from the 3.8. Installed the screw in S-10 clutch fan (reverse rotation) on the water pump. Capped the "gas pipe" line from the passenger exhaust manifold.
At this point, I am pretty much as far as I can go until I get the rest of the carb conversion parts bought and new seals put in the TH200 to make it leak less.
I got the remote oil filter kit removed and a replacement nipple installed in the block. Installed a new oil filter and primed the oil pump. Moved the dummy light sensors over from the 3.8. Installed the screw in S-10 clutch fan (reverse rotation) on the water pump. Capped the "gas pipe" line from the passenger exhaust manifold.
At this point, I am pretty much as far as I can go until I get the rest of the carb conversion parts bought and new seals put in the TH200 to make it leak less.
Have been doing a little learning while I have been stuck at work, and I think I may have found a way to use the CCC system on my 4.3. It looks like I can buy a HEI Distributor, and swap the 7 pin module and plug out of my 3.8 distributor. Then I can just make an adapter for the dualjet to bolt onto the intake and away I go(ish)
Got a little time off work to get my transmission installed and prepwork for installation done:
Unfortunately, I will have to get some shims as there is a good gap between the flywheel and torque converter. Hopefully after the thanksgiving festivities are over I will get everything set in the car.
Unfortunately, I will have to get some shims as there is a good gap between the flywheel and torque converter. Hopefully after the thanksgiving festivities are over I will get everything set in the car.
Did you ever find an intake?
I suppose a race will be in order between us- 4.3 v 3800.
I've got a 4 barrel intake spotted but I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I just got married a few days ago and getting ready to go to Virginia for our honeymoon. This has put a complete stop to any vehicle spending until that is done and the bills are paid.
On the other hand, I have a pretty solid plan to reuse the computer controlled carb and computer system.
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