Author Topic: 4.3 vortec its Alive!! (Read 12954 times)

4.3 headache · « **on:** Feb 21, 2004, 11:53:17 PM »

putting the finishing touches on a 01' 4.3 vortec conversion into 84 toy. Used factory chevy harness & steering column & completely eliminated toyota harness!! got machine started now have to hook up charcoal can & o2 harness and build custom airbox . Am i the first nut to do this without using conversion harness?

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 22, 2004, 12:22:20 AM »

Probobly not the first, deffinately not gonna be the last. I was talking to a buddy of mine today, were going to go pick up a '02 4.3 so I can put it in his 84. Im sure Ill have plenty of Q's for ya once the stupidity starts. :ack:Thanx in advance.
WT

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 22, 2004, 12:25:33 AM »

Oh yea glad to here ya got it done. Pics! Im gonna need'm. Ill guarantee that!

4.3 headache · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 22, 2004, 09:51:28 PM »

your gonna need the helms service manuals from the donor vehicle too! hopefully u can get complete harness & column?
I paid 830$ for complete motor and harness ,column and instrument cluster from wrecking yard in L.A.

I will post some pics as soon as I get the cord for camera

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 22, 2004, 11:27:52 PM »

He said he paid $1000 for the wiring harness, computer, custom chip, engine and trans. Everything Ill need to do the swap. Oh yea it has 16000 miles on it!
WT

alinfante · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 26, 2004, 12:33:57 PM »

where are you guys getting your 4.3's from???
i'm in reno and can't find anything....

late,
aaron

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 26, 2004, 05:48:35 PM »

Just keep your eyes peeled youll find one soon enough. Just remember chev 2 wheel drove trucks that have NO options are everywhere! A old boss of mine picked up a 93 2x for $300. It had a sweet running 4.3, it just needed a trans.
WT

4.3 headache · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 26, 2004, 09:11:51 PM »

I bought mine from Westway auto salvage in gardena CA. they only deal in newer vehicles though. year 2000 and up. I bought a complete 4.3 w/ 10000 miles on it for under 900$ w/ ccomplete harness(motor & body),steering column.
If you want to keep it simple on the wiring stick to the TBI 4.3's
and not the SFI motors
Check out ebay and like WT said 4.3 fullsize chevys are a dime a dozen.

4.3 headache · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 29, 2004, 09:12:26 PM »

The beast in the bay

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 29, 2004, 09:22:07 PM »

Dang that is one clean engine bay! Good job and congrats that is a very nice looking conversion.
WT

4.3 headache · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 29, 2004, 09:27:07 PM »

Thanks WT! and one good hint on cleanin grease off (if you already didn't know) OVEN CLEANER!!! It works wonders .IF you leave it on too long it can take the paint off! but with a little scrubber & a can of EZ OFF you can make any thing look new 8)

Ferg · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 01, 2004, 03:54:50 PM »

How long B-4 you get it SMOGGED and legal?

4THEWKN · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 01, 2004, 08:41:45 PM »

My 99' is close too.

4.3 headache · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 01, 2004, 10:30:24 PM »

Quote from: Ferg on Mar 01, 2004, 03:54:50 PM

How long B-4 you get it SMOGGED and legal?

HMMMMM! dunno ! still gotta hook up charcoal can & secure a few wires and get the relay block that controls electric smog pump

Also looking for a set of good 35" radial mudders
When I get it closer I'll have to find a friendly ref.

4.3 headache · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 01, 2004, 10:36:24 PM »

4thewkn Is that a cruzer radiator? also are you running the toy trans? just nnoticed the clutch master

And by the way how far along are you??

4.3 headache · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 12:07:56 AM »

more pics

4.3 headache · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 12:12:47 AM »

gotta build a skid plate 4 that pan!!

84runner · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 12:40:52 PM »

So howmuch you got into that conversion?

4THEWKN · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:06:34 PM »

I'm using a toyota v6 radiator with a modified tank. The tans is a r152 5.15 first gear to a ultimate t-case. Just waiting for the wire harness and exhaust.

4THEWKN · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:18:00 PM »

Here is a pic of the radiator.

4.3 headache · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:22:07 PM »

Quote from: 84runner on Mar 02, 2004, 12:40:52 PM

So howmuch you got into that conversion?

complete01' engine,harness, steering column 880$
trans (4l60e) 280$
t-case adapters & reluctor ring & VSS 1000$
exhaust work w/ OBDII cat 600$
radiator FREEBIE!!
o2 sensors (3) 140$
fuel pump 240$
300psi fuel lines w/ pushlock ftng's 140$
tranny cooler lines FREEBIE!!

4.3 headache · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:23:52 PM »

Hey Wkn! Are u in california?

4.3 headache · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:42:53 PM »

oooppss !! forgot a few things
downey motor mounts (DON'T BUY THESE! JUNK) 110$
tranny shop (swap out tailshaft &chk trannny) 150$
Fann clutch 60$
Lot's of help from good friends

PRICELESS
And counting........................................

4THEWKN · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:47:46 PM »

Here is what it look like a year ago. Yes im from cali. central valley. Truck is a 85' turbo diesel.

4.3 headache · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:55:54 PM »

need bigga tires

4.3 headache · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 02, 2004, 10:59:30 PM »

Whoaa!! And thought I'd been busy! Yours is comin along great!
Must be nice not to worry about smog

KYOTA · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 03, 2004, 12:49:49 PM »

Lookin good, hurry up and get it done for Memorial day weekend !

84runner · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 04, 2004, 10:48:58 AM »

Turbo diesel you luck little

4THEWKN · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 05, 2004, 02:04:45 PM »

Best part was it was free!!! Ya baby !

84runner · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 07, 2004, 10:53:43 AM »

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