vortec v6 in 91 240sx what do you guys think

[Mudvayne]

i can get a engine for 1000 with everything i mean everthing. but he will trade for a 350 with tran and thank god i have one just waiting for the guys reply. i think its good cuz how the price for gas is

[OutToWinPAHC]

Well since its also rear sump and can be used with the exact same transmissions as your gen 1 350 it doesn't make much sense at all. Sounds like your on a budget, the 4.3 are nice when built with full forged internals, head work and boost..... but so is a V8. But that 4.3 is a 5.7 with less cylinders, so its a little shorter, but your still going to have to work around the steering rack and rear sump.

You can find the gen 3 truck motors for not bad in the 4.8 and 5.3 flavors, with an intake swap, oil pan swap its proven to fit.

[Mudvayne]

i wanted to put a 350 but im going to use it as a daily driver. the guy that was selling the vortec hasent replyed so i might have to settle for the camaro v6.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Now you are going for the sake of the swap. If you want a daily driver that’s ok on gas and has more pep just swap with a SR, VG, VQ, CA or RB. Any odd swap such as a 3.8 GM is going to take some fabbing and the end result will be different, but not too cost effective and for the time spend and power output not worth it. I would either keep what you have, or do something that’s proven with the resources to do it.

[Mudvayne]

na that camaro v6 is a last resort. i dont have money to do any of those other swaps and theres know one that knows anything about nissans where i live. just chevy, ford, and mopar. im realy looking for the whole s10 to do a 350 swap. and out of all the people that do 350 swaps to s10 i cant believe i cant find a engine and trans

[OutToWinPAHC]

Where are you from? I got a garage full of small blocks

[Mudvayne]

south texas. i think i found one thats allready has some goodese on it. and its carberated so i dont have to mess with wires.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Yeah you can pick them up for nothing on craigslist alot. Try to find a 4 bolt main and just rebuild it. Parts are cheap for them, and so many people make them. I know the local machine shop here cleans, decks, bores and assembles them for about 650. You can usually find a worn out one for 250 bucks and start from there.

[Mudvayne]

theres another guy that has a gtp motor but he has no wire harness or ecu or trany.

[Davidss]

Is it compatible with the V8 oil pans? If it isn't I would NOT consider it.

[WDRacing]

Ford's 302 isn't a bad idea either IMO. They are cheap and user friendly and have front sump pans available. A little header work and you'll be off to a good start.

This hang up on gas mileage is...well it's gay IMO. Sorry, either install a 4 banger or install something that will be fun. Swapping in a motor because the locals know how to work on it is not a very good reason. If you were to swap in a motor because you want to be different, then by all means...anything will be open. But gas mileage is bad motivation IMO.

On a side note, what about Chevy/Ford 4 Bangers? I've seen a few guys make pretty decent power with the SOHC Ford 4 banger and some boost. Those things are almost free...lol.

WD