V8 in a TY ? Opionion Please!
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But can it be done and how hard? The 400 is fixed it's a 406 and ran 12.2 all day long hot or cold. It ran slow to me cause it was in a 72 chevy pick up that weight at 4800 Lbs. So I think if I put it in a lighter car or truck and this time spray the shit out of it. What would it do. This are the choices, I have a 93 TY, and 87 Grand National. Both broken but I want to fly.
But can it be done and how hard? The 400 is fixed it's a 406 and ran 12.2 all day long hot or cold. It ran slow to me cause it was in a 72 chevy pick up that weight at 4800 Lbs. So I think if I put it in a lighter car or truck and this time spray the shit out of it. What would it do. This are the choices, I have a 93 TY, and 87 Grand National. Both broken but I want to fly.
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gkrcr882
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It can be done, just like any other V8 S-10 swap. The transmisson will bolt right up and you will still have AWD. If you plan on making big power or torque, a transmission upgrade in the future might be something to think about:2cents:
It can be done, just like any other V8 S-10 swap. The transmisson will bolt right up and you will still have AWD. If you plan on making big power or torque, a transmission upgrade in the future might be something to think about:2cents:
Typhoon1099
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Put a 86/87 BUICK 3.8 sfi turbo LC2 in it if you can't find an original 4.3 Syclone engine. There is a few on ebay I believe. Good Luck!
Put a 86/87 BUICK 3.8 sfi turbo LC2 in it if you can't find an original 4.3 Syclone engine. There is a few on ebay I believe. Good Luck!
QUICK STORM
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sell the small block and build up your 4.3
sell the small block and build up your 4.3
windowlicker
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Now that is a good idea.QUICK STORM said:
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would that be good?
would that be good?
92tyV8eatr
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Put that 400 in your grand national i beleive that is lighter then a ty and that would be interesting to see what it would run
Put that 400 in your grand national i beleive that is lighter then a ty and that would be interesting to see what it would run
sleepy
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TY is not much lighter than the pickup you had - but a lot bigger pain to put the v8 into. You will need special oil pan, headers, radiator (siamese bore 400 will need a lot more cooling than regular v8s). Custom motor mounts, electric cooling fans, then the exhaust - to get the power out of that engine you will need something big, and also spendy.
In a general answer to your question - the v8 will go into your truck - BUT, just fix the v6 - you will be happier in the long run. If you want to put that engine in an s-10, go ahead, but don't wreck a ty doing it...
TY is not much lighter than the pickup you had - but a lot bigger pain to put the v8 into. You will need special oil pan, headers, radiator (siamese bore 400 will need a lot more cooling than regular v8s). Custom motor mounts, electric cooling fans, then the exhaust - to get the power out of that engine you will need something big, and also spendy.
In a general answer to your question - the v8 will go into your truck - BUT, just fix the v6 - you will be happier in the long run. If you want to put that engine in an s-10, go ahead, but don't wreck a ty doing it...
QUICK STORM
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ditto
ditto
RichHeezee01
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it's your truck, do whatever you want to do with it.
it's your truck, do whatever you want to do with it.
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The 400 has been rebuilt since a long time now. So that's the only reason why I don't want to start all over on a engine. Trust me I would love to fix the V6 and I know the V6 is more fun especialy when you beat a LS1 and they think you have a small block in there. I know the feeling, I use to have a GN and sold it. Now I have another. That why I wanted some one who to buy it or trade something nice. Or I make it in to a race car.
The 400 has been rebuilt since a long time now. So that's the only reason why I don't want to start all over on a engine. Trust me I would love to fix the V6 and I know the V6 is more fun especialy when you beat a LS1 and they think you have a small block in there. I know the feeling, I use to have a GN and sold it. Now I have another. That why I wanted some one who to buy it or trade something nice. Or I make it in to a race car.
Loeryder
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I'd rather see a V8 go in it than make it a giant boombox on wheels with plexiglass windows anyday.
Personally I find it more fun to tell them they just lost to a V6 and be able to somewhat play it off that its "stock" of just has "bolt-ons" (depending on situation).
If I were gonna do a V8 though I'd sell the 400 and go find a low mileage LS1.
At least keep it high tech, EFI/forced induction, no carbs.
I'd rather see a V8 go in it than make it a giant boombox on wheels with plexiglass windows anyday.
Personally I find it more fun to tell them they just lost to a V6 and be able to somewhat play it off that its "stock" of just has "bolt-ons" (depending on situation).
If I were gonna do a V8 though I'd sell the 400 and go find a low mileage LS1.
At least keep it high tech, EFI/forced induction, no carbs.