Chevy 4.3 in t4r?

[beastly4runner]

instead of putting the 3.0 back in it, i have a 4.3 in my 90 c1500 2wd that only has like 78k on it. what do i need? these yota are confusing. i have a92 yota t4r 5spd :ybrick:

 

[wolfgang]

The Buick 3.8L and now the GM 4.3L are popular swaps to Yota PUs (even the older 22R ones). They offer more HP, less costly to rebuild, better mileage. Do a google to find links for folks that have done. You'll need engine mounts, trans adapter, GM ECU/wiring, new radiator, exhaust. I bet cost of a Yota V6 rebuild will be about the same as parts to convert to GM.

 

[fourwd1]

The 4.3 is still a popular swap. Advance Adapters sells conversion kits and parts to do it. An older carb or TBI version is a bit easier to do because there's less electronics required.
Of course cooling, exhaust, and suspension work may be needed as well.

A bit of searching the web should get you plenty of info.

 

[beastly4runner]

The Buick 3.8L and now the GM 4.3L are popular swaps to Yota PUs (even the older 22R ones). They offer more HP, less costly to rebuild, better mileage. Do a google to find links for folks that have done. You'll need engine mounts, trans adapter, GM ECU/wiring, new radiator, exhaust. I bet cost of a Yota V6 rebuild will be about the same as parts to convert to GM.

A buick 3.8 from forexample.. a 94 buick regal? I can't find an adapter for that one. My friend has that car he would sel to me for 150 with a bad body and perfect motor. I just want to get this thing running before snow fall.

 

[fourwd1]

The Buick 231/3.8 would have to be from an older RWD car or the very first year or two of FWD. The later FWD 3.8's changed too much.

 

[beastly4runner]

oh alright... anyone know how to hook up the3 steering with the 4.3?

 

[Jabo]

I ended up cutting the lines and putting in high pressure couplings in to get my steering to work with the 4.3 setup.

 

[1stgen4]

4.3l