My question/situation is this Mr. Mike,
My crankshaft in my '98 Highrider just broke at the front journal and with the truck having 200k+ miles on it I want to keep it but put a new GM Crate 4.3 in it.
The problem is that no one says they have a new engine, they just have rebuilt ones, except for one website, http://www.crateenginedepot.com.
They have a new 4.3 but the guy said it won't fit my truck, it's for a 1500 series work truck. What is the difference in the long blocks??? Can I make it work in my Highrider?
Regards,
Phillip
1500 WT 4.3 vs. ZR2 4.3
Started by pasjr1972, Feb 18 2010 11:14 PM
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 11:14 PM
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 11:20 PM
If they are the same year it shouldn't be a problem. You need to find out exactly what that 4.3 for to see if they interchange.
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 11:25 PM
Here's the listing.
4.3 Ltr - 262 C.I.D. - GM ENGINE 1997-1999 New 12369214
Item #12369214
12369214 4.3 Ltr New Goodwrench Engine
MSRP: $2,380.92 Your Price: $2,057.66
4.3 Ltr - 262 C.I.D. - GM ENGINE 1997-1999 New 12369214
Item #12369214
12369214 4.3 Ltr New Goodwrench Engine
MSRP: $2,380.92 Your Price: $2,057.66
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 11:28 PM
I don't see why that wont work. You probably have to swap oil pans.
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Posted 19 February 2010 - 10:14 PM
Mr. Mike, what's your take on this if you don't mind??
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Posted 20 February 2010 - 07:25 AM
QUOTE (pasjr1972 @ Feb 19 2010, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mr. Mike, what's your take on this if you don't mind??
Don't hold your breath.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 07:06 PM
You can do the swap with no problem. I put a 03 silverado in a 99 jimmy and just changed a few outside pieces plus the oil pan and pickup, drilled and rethreaded the knock sensor for the 99. the 03 sensor is smaller and the 99 was larger.It works fine
Edited by burnedzr2, 23 February 2010 - 07:09 PM.
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 04:40 PM
QUOTE (pasjr1972 @ Feb 18 2010, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's the listing.
4.3 Ltr - 262 C.I.D. - GM ENGINE 1997-1999 New 12369214
Item #12369214
12369214 4.3 Ltr New Goodwrench Engine
MSRP: $2,380.92 Your Price: $2,057.66
4.3 Ltr - 262 C.I.D. - GM ENGINE 1997-1999 New 12369214
Item #12369214
12369214 4.3 Ltr New Goodwrench Engine
MSRP: $2,380.92 Your Price: $2,057.66
Check out the rebuilt by GM stuff. Three year, 100,000 mile warranty. They will warranty the labor too if a dealer installs it.
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Posted 29 January 2011 - 09:29 PM
Is the block still good if so just throw a new crank and pistons in it. Jw
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Posted 02 February 2011 - 10:09 AM
QUOTE (booth9c1ss @ Jan 29 2011, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pasjr1972 @ Feb 18 2010, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's the listing.
4.3 Ltr - 262 C.I.D. - GM ENGINE 1997-1999 New 12369214
Item #12369214
12369214 4.3 Ltr New Goodwrench Engine
MSRP: $2,380.92 Your Price: $2,057.66
4.3 Ltr - 262 C.I.D. - GM ENGINE 1997-1999 New 12369214
Item #12369214
12369214 4.3 Ltr New Goodwrench Engine
MSRP: $2,380.92 Your Price: $2,057.66
Check out the rebuilt by GM stuff. Three year, 100,000 mile warranty. They will warranty the labor too if a dealer installs it.
You don't want that crap. They are rebuilt in Mexico, and are complete junk. stupid ass mexicans can't reman a damn starter correctly much less a damn engine. How the hell do you miss a starter drive gear with 4 broken teeth if you supposedly took it apart completely and rebuilt it?
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