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'97 4.3 engine in a '92 chevy?


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Apr 22, 2009, 9:27 AM

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'97 4.3 engine in a '92 chevy? Sign In

that's really it. i have a '92 olds bravada(chevy blazer) with a bad 4.3/6cyl engine. found a '97 4.3 i can trust for $300. i want it. any forseen problems? thanks, not jud.


Loren Champlain Sr
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Apr 22, 2009, 2:28 PM

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not jud; I really don't see any 'forseeable' problems, either. You'll need to use the intake manifold and all of your sensors from the Bravada on the replacement engine for computer compatibility reasons. You'll probably have to use the Bravada's oil pan, and possibly exhaust manifolds. Basically, you'll just be using the '97 long block. Are both automatics? If one is a standard trans, there may be an issue with the crankshaft/flywheel/flexplate. Make sure both are 'W' or both 'Z' engines. (8th digit of the VIN#)
Loren
SW Washington


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Apr 22, 2009, 6:40 PM

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Re: '97 4.3 engine in a '92 chevy? Sign In

thank you, thank you. both automatics, i'll make sure on Z or W, forgot about that.


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Apr 22, 2009, 6:42 PM

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one more thing. nice truck.


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Apr 23, 2009, 12:18 PM

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Re:"W" or "Z"/ '97 4.3 engine in a '92 chevy Sign In

me again, no title to the '97 (the engine i want to use), he called his insurance company, they had it on record still. . .and they didn't have Z or W, but a V!! i figure either the ins. co. wrote it wrong, or there's a "V" option i didn't know about. both engines are from automatics with air conditioning, and 4.3s. have you heard about a V?


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Apr 23, 2009, 3:42 PM

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Re: Re:"W" or "Z"/ '97 4.3 engine in a '92 chevy Sign In

I was incorrect. Should be a W or an X engine. The V (10th digit) means it is a '97.
Loren
SW Washington


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Apr 24, 2009, 7:29 PM

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Re: Re:"W" or "Z"/ '97 4.3 engine in a '92 chevy Sign In

i dig it, there was an "x" in it, mine has a "w" in it, will that work? yes, both auto with a/c. thank you again so much for your help.






 
 
 






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