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Old 09-09-2009, 02:45 PM
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Re: 4.3 to 350

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Originally Posted by jfreeway2002 View Post
i have a 1990 g10 van that has a 4.3tbi in it and i want to put in a 350tbi and i need to know want what all is involed i already talked to a few people and the shop i am getting the 350 from he said the ecu and the trany will all work but i need to know about the motor mouts if they are the same my chevy friend said everything would work just the same and i just want to do some more checking befor i do it
Lot of things on a 4.3 truck will be lighter and need changed for a 350 engine.
Check a salvage yard in terchange.
Mt mounts brackets may need changed.
Ehaust system changed.
Bigger rad and fan shroud.
Computer prom change.
And the 4.3 transmission will be weak behind a 350 engine.
4.3 front springs/torson bars and front end and brakes and tires will be light for the extra 350 weight.
Lisense and title will need to be changed for state registration and insurance changed for bigger engine.
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