greetings all. nwby to this site. i have a 78 model w/bad engine. i was wondering if anyone had any experience with this swap. i have a 95 vortec 4.3l complete w/trans. i also have a 79 ford 5.0 complete. either swap info would be helpful.
thanks ahead of time...bulldozer:?
78 4.3l vortec swap
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lil_hustler_620
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odpl_iambulldozer
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lil_hustler_620
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I don't blame ya a bit!! I wouldn't sell mine for twice what I gave which was $200. After talking to 5 people I obtained the phone number of the title holder for mine today... Shew glad that's over with! Good not get discouraged when it comes to older, rugged built trucks. The payoff is sweeeeeeeet :dude:
I Put a GM V6 in my 1976 truck. Mine is also comverted to a 4X4, so I have alot of room under it. I used a motor mount to put a V8 into an older Jeep CJ. It just bolts straight down through the frame. Check an old Willy's parts place. I used a 3/4T truck 4 speed in my conversion, so I'm not sure about how to mount the transmission. I would assume a transmission mount from a full size truck can be cut down and welded in to the smaller Datsun frame width. That's what I did for my 4-speed. Good luck.