Date:         Sun, 25 Jul 2004 10:29:53 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
In-Reply-To:  <4102FA53.2090003@bellsouth.net>
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The thing about this V-6 GM engine series is that they are so numerous.
They are everywhere. And that makes them dirt cheap. And it makes parts
cheap. While the Subie engine is around, it has nothing like the numbers
that the V-6 has. Of the latter, buy two, install one, and keep one
rebuilt and at the ready on the engine stand. The minute the one in the
vehicle gives problems, swap.

On an aside, I heard someplace that the engine - with all the hardware
and accesories - from a Fiero will fit completely under the hatch cover
of the Vanagon. You do have to build your own exhaust system. Anybody
know about this??

I toy with the idea of an engine swap once in a while, but I always come
full circle to the WBX, and the possibility of going the Lilley route
and getting a power boost that way. Modest power increase, but enough,
and along with increased engine life as well. I suspect that going that
route is a good way to go and cheaper too that a complete engine exchage
for a different powerplant.   And it fits right from the get-go too!!

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John Rodgers wrote:

> The V-6 installation has ben done. I can't remember if it was Ron
> Lussier or Sudhir Desai, but one of those two guys did that
> installation. The biggest drawback to the V-6 was you had to be really
> careful if it was coupled to a manual tranny. One fast getaway at the
> light, and no more tranny. Actually, I think it was a pretty good combo,
> as long as you were light on the foot and treated the machine decently -
> no fast getaways.Apparently those fast getaways really would wipe out
> the trannies.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> John Carpenter wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> Has anyone installed a
>> GM 4.3 Vortec Engine into their Bus?
>> What type of clearance do you have,
>> top and bottom?
>> What problems did you have with the installation?
>> Also, Does anyone have any thoughts on the 4.3 Compared to the 3.3 as
>> far as
>> our application?
>> Torque, HP, ease of installation, costs, longevity?
>> thanks,
>> John C...verses
>>
>>
>> Subaru SVX:
>> Engine Specifications:
>> 3.3 Liter 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer engine.
>> 230 horsepower @ 5400 rpm
>> Torque: 228 @ 4400 rpm
>> Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors
>> Platinum-tipped spark plugs
>> Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over-rev
>> protection, monitors fuel injection and ignition.
>>
>>
>> Vortec 4300 4.3L V-6 Specifications
>>
>> Displacement: 4300cc
>> Assembly Site: Romulus, Michigan
>> Horsepower: 190-195 hp @ 4400-4600 rpm
>> Torque: 250-260 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
>> Applications: GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado
>>                       Chevrolet  S-10/GMC Sonoma
>>                       GMC Safari/Savanna
>>                       Chevrolet Astro/Express
>>
>>
>>
>