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486 messages,  Last post on Jun 02, 2012 at 3:33 PM

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What is this discussion about? Engine

This forum is to ask questions or enjoy bragging rights about swapping out your stock engine for a more powerful one, be it the same make or from another make of car. This forum is NOT for descriptions of replacing same with same merely to replace a blown up motor. Use the Maintenance & Repair Board for that kind of swap.
 

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#437 of 486 HELP!!!! continued... by amigogirl

Jan 20, 2008 (2:09 am)

Sorry forgot to mention my Amigo is 5-speed and it is NOT 4WD. Thanks!

#438 of 486 Re: HELP!!!! continued... [amigogirl] by paisan

Jan 20, 2008 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: amigogirl (Jan 20, 2008 2:09 am)
I've seen a few that have Chevy 350s in them and the V6 out of an S10/Blazer.
 
It's not easy and you really need to love your Isuzu to do it but it can be done.
 
-mike
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#439 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [amigogirl] by qbrozen

Jan 22, 2008 (10:21 am)

Replying to: amigogirl (Jan 20, 2008 1:55 am)
I just have to wonder "why keep it?"
I mean, the first used engine was a stretch, but once that head cracked, I would have sent it packing. It is time to cut your losses and buy something else.

#440 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [qbrozen] by paisan

Jan 22, 2008 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 22, 2008 10:21 am)
Some Isuzu fans are die hards. They do make a great platform for offroading so that would be a possible reason to keep it, but the OP has a 2wd so not sure.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#441 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [paisan] by qbrozen

Jan 23, 2008 (9:29 am)

Replying to: paisan (Jan 22, 2008 5:39 pm)
so buy another isuzu. I'm just saying, this particular one has had one foot in the grave for a LOONNNGG time.

#442 of 486 Re: HELP!!!!! [qbrozen] by paisan

Jan 24, 2008 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 23, 2008 9:29 am)
Some people like projects. Like I said I've seen several 350s and 4.3L V6 engines swapped into Rodeos, Amigos, and Troopers over the years. Solid axle swaps are also popular for offroaders.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#443 of 486 4.3 to 305 engine swap by bullboy

Feb 08, 2008 (7:27 am)

I have a 92 k1500 with a 4.3 and I would like to replace it with a 305 I took out of a 1985 chevy van. what all do I need to do and can I use the computer for the 4.3.

#444 of 486 Re: 4.3 to 305 engine swap [bullboy] by qbrozen

Feb 08, 2008 (9:16 am)

Replying to: bullboy (Feb 08, 2008 7:27 am)
I'm almost positive the computer will not work. We're talking a fuel injected 4.3 to a TBI (carburetor with electronic injectors tacked on top) 5 liter, ain't we? I know the 5.7 of that year was TBI, so I'm assuming the 5 is, as well. Not to mention, of course, V8 vs V6, etc. The computers shouldn't even be remotely similar.
 
Good thing is, the '85 engine shouldn't be so overly controlled by electronics that you can't swap it all into the '92. I'm just not sure what any other consequences would be.

#445 of 486 Re: 4.3 to 305 engine swap [qbrozen] by paisan

Feb 10, 2008 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 08, 2008 9:16 am)
Check the legality, usually you can install a newer motor in an older car but not the other way around. I also agree that the ECU for the V6 won't work on the V8.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#446 of 486 ENGINE SWAP by butchw1982

Feb 25, 2008 (9:57 pm)

i have a 1997 mercury cougar with a 3.8 liter v6 with only 145 horsepower. i am thinking of doing a engine swap with a small block 350 or 383, but will something like that fit into my engine bay? also will i have to put in a new transmission and a new ecu? any help will be appreciated. thanks

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