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X-Runner
02-16-2009, 09:14 PM
Ive got a 97 4.3 Vortec engine from a 97 Blazer, blown head gasket and low oil pressure. Long block with oil pan, maybe intake too.

Needs rebuilding. $100 as is or I will have it rebuilt for you.

Vin/block code posted in the A.M. with pics.

$20

X-Runner
02-17-2009, 12:32 PM
Comes as shown pretty much.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x307/tech_guy/Picture002-2.jpg

X-Runner
02-18-2009, 01:33 AM
Someone needs a core!!!!

Slomaro Z28
02-22-2009, 09:07 AM
How much work would it be to bolt that in a 88 s-10? It had a 2.8 or 2.9 V6 in it before.

BTW I know I'll need an ECU for it. Just need to know if it'll be a direct drop in or need to change mounts and such.

X-Runner
02-22-2009, 11:52 AM
Have to change the mounts, exhuast and trans.

knightluder
03-29-2009, 08:21 AM
Do you know if this engine is the newer Vortec engine as opposed to the older Vortec engines? If so, I will ask my dad if he wants to buy it for his S10.

X-Runner
03-29-2009, 12:22 PM
I have no clue what your asking. It is from a 97 Blazer. It is a 97 model.

knightluder
03-29-2009, 04:47 PM
There were a couple different engines available in the S10's and other chevy trucks and vans with the 4.3L. What kind of Blazer was it (what trim model)? That may be able to help a little. The main thing that was changed is the heads. The newer 4.3L engines heads flowed much better than the older 4.3's.

X-Runner
03-30-2009, 12:33 AM
No clue, trim level will have no effect on this engine.

X-Runner
03-30-2009, 12:43 AM
I used to know all this stuff but I have forgotten so much about the TBI/Vortec engines since moving on to Toyotas.

X-Runner
06-18-2009, 07:53 PM
UP UP! Gotta go, come get it!

X-Runner
06-19-2009, 05:20 AM
Up again, make offer. Any trades, anything! Something, its gotta go.

600 Double R
06-19-2009, 05:08 PM
if it was from a 97 im sure it was a vortec. they came out in 94. my 94 blazer had a 4.3 vortec in it stock.

X-Runner
06-19-2009, 08:33 PM
I said its a Vortec engine.

X-Runner
06-28-2009, 03:56 AM
Bump. $20!

Barefoot
06-28-2009, 12:47 PM
do u know if anything was wrong with the spider.

X-Runner
06-28-2009, 02:39 PM
Worked great.

SouthrnStyle
06-28-2009, 02:54 PM
Its 20 dollers!! just buy it damnt!

X-Runner
06-28-2009, 04:31 PM
Oh the spider and dizzy is missing.

Barefoot
06-28-2009, 11:18 PM
Its 20 dollers!! just buy it damnt!ok u mind your business.

Oh the spider and dizzy is missing.yah i needed the spider. i was going to trash the rest less a few other parts for spares.

ForgottenSoL
12-09-2009, 08:40 PM
if it was from a 97 im sure it was a vortec. they came out in 94. my 94 blazer had a 4.3 vortec in it stock.

I'm pretty sure that Chevrolet came out with the "Vortec" engines in 1988, however they were not called Vortec till 1994.

81911SC
12-09-2009, 08:44 PM
Where you located

X-Runner
12-10-2009, 11:29 PM
I'm pretty sure that Chevrolet came out with the "Vortec" engines in 1988, however they were not called Vortec till 1994.

They were not Vortecs back in 88. They were TBI swirl port heads.

X-Runner
12-10-2009, 11:30 PM
Where you located

Its long gone man.

81911SC
12-10-2009, 11:35 PM
I'm pretty sure that Chevrolet came out with the "Vortec" engines in 1988, however they were not called Vortec till 1994.Thanks for the 6 month bump. http://smiliesftw.com/x/huge_ugh.gif

81911SC
12-10-2009, 11:35 PM
Closing then.