94 silverado 4.3 to 5.7 engine swap possible?
Lock_Up
01-09-2006, 11:18 AM
Alright i got a 94 silverado with a 4.3 v6 and i was wondering if it is possible for me to put a caburated 350 out of a 79 silverado into it...i just dont know how this will affect all of the computer stuff on this truck...im just hoping that i can swap them because i have a 350 but its an older style...
nceagle42
01-09-2006, 01:01 PM
you could probably use the 350 with a tbi intake throttle body and ecm you could get all this from a salvage yard but make sure and get the wiring harness from the same motor u take the throttle body ecm and intake as they change from year to year
im currently in the process of working out the bugs in my 350 i changed my 93 short-wheel base single cab stepside from a 4.3 to a motor tranny harness and computer from a 90 model. motor was rebuilt and has around 65,000 miles on it was bored 40 over with a small cam and upgraded prom chip(ecu) headers dual flowmasters and other performance components approx. 375 hp
but its relatively easy as long as u have everything u need and a 350 in the place of a 4.3 is really a joy and will put a smile on ur face even if u lose a few mpg didnt really bother me esp. when i line up against ricers with my 3800 pound truck with 375 hp
im currently in the process of working out the bugs in my 350 i changed my 93 short-wheel base single cab stepside from a 4.3 to a motor tranny harness and computer from a 90 model. motor was rebuilt and has around 65,000 miles on it was bored 40 over with a small cam and upgraded prom chip(ecu) headers dual flowmasters and other performance components approx. 375 hp
but its relatively easy as long as u have everything u need and a 350 in the place of a 4.3 is really a joy and will put a smile on ur face even if u lose a few mpg didnt really bother me esp. when i line up against ricers with my 3800 pound truck with 375 hp
Crasen
01-09-2006, 01:54 PM
Do you have emissions tests in your state, in many places you would not be able to register it with an old 350 and a carb setup
Rs051802
01-10-2006, 12:24 AM
If you do not ha Emissions testing then just get an MSD ignition and enjoy the ride. You do not have to run the computer.
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