V6 4.3l Vortec engine swap

[dgoodhue]

Re: V6 4.3l Vortec engine swap

1999.

If I can avoid changing the oil pump out, that would be a big plus. It's another $200 after purchase, shipping, brazing, taxes etc. :tdown:

Will 1999 be ok?

1999 is fine. If I remember correctly the design change over was around 2002.

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

Re: V6 4.3l Vortec engine swap

Dave, if you're reading this... re the timing cover, am I right in thinking I need to keep the 1999 cover with the timing sensor hole on it? I can't go with a nice shiny cover instead?

I'm leaving the cam stock but apparently the engine shop tore the plastic timing cover off and it's damaged so I need a new one.

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: V6 4.3l Vortec engine swap

Yes, you need the plastic one, the tradition shiny sbc covers do not work. The timing cover changed on 96 up blocks, I don't know if there is aftermarket replacement.

 

[ppress79]

Re: V6 4.3l Vortec engine swap

Dave, if you're reading this... re the timing cover, am I right in thinking I need to keep the 1999 cover with the timing sensor hole on it? I can't go with a nice shiny cover instead?

I'm leaving the cam stock but apparently the engine shop tore the plastic timing cover off and it's damaged so I need a new one.

They also make that plastic cover w/o the crank sensor hole molded in. The other one comes with a plug if you don't use the sensor but it will leak over time and piss you off so save yourself the headache and get the one without the sensor hole.

Phil