4.3L V6 Swap Sounds Interesting, Need Help With Details

[Bliggida]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Swift_3800_F-Body:
the 4.3 Vortech sucks
If i were to swap any v6 with the v6 i have id to to go with GM's 4.2-liter inline 6 with 270 HP
That engine is so awsome, almost the power of a LT1 stock, and its a little lighter<hr></blockquote>

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Bliggida:
Hot Rod Magazine worked on a carb'd 4.3L. They managed 500 horsepower with a Vortec Supercharger at about 12 pounds of boost.<hr></blockquote>

Since when is 270 horsepower better than 500 horsepower. The 4.3L has a bigger aftermarket than the OBD-II 3.8L AND that 4.2L.

The third and most major reason why a 4.3L doesn't "suck" is listed below.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by pigglyroot:
NEVER heard of the 4.3 Vortech <hr></blockquote>

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Bliggida:
4.3L is a 350 with two cylinder's lopped off. Pistons, rods, valves, and accessories, are all the same.
<hr></blockquote>

The fact that it's based off of Small Block Chevy means almost every internal part with relation to bore and stroke will fit. So not only do you have forged pistons for example you have a choice of which ones you want to buy. A 4.3L (262ci) can be bored and stroked to a maximum of 320ci! There are also aluminum race blocks available for a 4.3L.

[pigglyroot]

Didn't I say something about a week ago about you mouthing off?

don't do it.

you just made me lock a great post.

send hatemail to ba1playa12@yahoo.com

[ May 12, 2003: Message edited by: navyblue2000 ]</p>

[toast]

The 4.3 is a darn good engine and pretty easy to hop up. I would not mind hopping up one just for the fun of it but, to stuff it in my camaro is a different story. The 3.8 is plenty and can be made to run just as strong as the 4.3, you just need the right parts. ;)

[ May 12, 2003: Message edited by: toast ]</p>