Project Vortec: The Chevy 4.3L Vortec engine is in and running. Sept 21, 2005.
Mid July: Here's the truck with the following parts removed:
stock engine, transmission, 4x4 transfercase, front and rear drive shafts, fuel tank,
fuel lines, engine compartment wiring, radiator, horns, battery, engine controls,
and even the body's lower rad support cut out.
Mid July: and the interior....
Sept 19: And here's the almost-finished engine install!
Almost finished? Well the spark plug wires need to be tidied up, and the new air horns are not in yet.
Test-driving has been fun!!!!
Changing from a 4 cyl 2.6L engine with ~140 lbft of torque to a V6 4.3L with ~300 lbft torque is sure an improvement.
Oct: ...and the interior's tidied up! New carpet, and many extra details.
I'll get the rest of the changes posted as soon as they're done!
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