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by adas
Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:35 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 1993 into a 1987 astro 4.3
Replies: 6
Views: 2962

Aloha, Yes I have the whole 1993 van. I am now removing the dash and instruments to go into the 87. Probably will even change the steering column. I am hoping the computer will be OK if I do not have the ABS installed. There are so many small issues, but I am determined to not cut and splice any wir...
by adas
Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 1993 into a 1987 astro 4.3
Replies: 6
Views: 2962

Here is where I am at right now The engine and trans were junk in the 1987, so I am swapping both engine and trans from the 93. My plan is to now use the wiring from the 1993 up to the dash board/steering column and so the speedo whould work The only thing I am not using from the 1993 is the ABS and...
by adas
Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 1993 into a 1987 astro 4.3
Replies: 6
Views: 2962

1993 into a 1987 astro 4.3

Aloha, I just installed a 1993 astro 4.3L engine into my 1987 4.3. All is going well except for the wiring to the interior. 1: I used the 1993 computer and left all the wiring intact on the 1993 engine. 2: There is a different set of wiring mostly in the area of the A/C and going into the firewall t...
by adas
Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:45 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 4.3 262 and 265 same?
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

OK let me restate my question: I am looking at a 1992 265 4.3 to replace my 1987 (I think) 262 4.3. Are they the same...even computer things? thanks frank There is a listing for V-6 4.3 being 262 and V-6 4.3 being 265. Records show that the Astro has the V-6 4.3 262. I am looking at a V-6 4.3 265 an...
by adas
Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:37 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 4.3 262 and 265 same?
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

Aloha, yes I remember a chevy 265 being a V-8 in the late 50-60's 283 era too. But this is definitely a V-6 and one site Checkers or Auto Zone had listing for 4.3 in 262 and 265 form. The one I want to buy is the 1992 TBI V-6 265 with headers, roller rockers and been rebuilt for $700.00 Frank
by adas
Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:33 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 4.3 262 and 265 same?
Replies: 5
Views: 2607

4.3 262 and 265 same?

Aloha, title says it all. I am looking at a 1992 265 4.3 to replace my 1987 (I think) 262 4.3. Are they the same...even computer things? thanks frank