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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
99 Vortec into 95 van?
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Gordon »
Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:37 am
Not even sure if this is do-able due to one being obd 1 and the other being obd 2.
I have a 99 vortec 5.7 here and a 95 safari (cpi)... anyone know...
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Last post by mdmead
Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:47 pm
1998 V8 Swap questions
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Gordon »
Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:59 pm
Ok so its that time of year again for me to do another V8 swap :bounce:
This time the candidate is a 1998 Astro Van... fully loaded of course lol....
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Last post by Gordon
Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:45 pm
My sons 94 project
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lockdoc »
Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:09 pm
My oldest kid learned to drive in an Astro, his first and only car has been an Astro. He has pretty much killed his van and wanted another one. So he...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:33 pm
Stephanie's Project V-8 RS
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by
reaper »
Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:41 pm
Well some of you know about the RS we grabbed 10 mins before it was headed
for the crusher,that was about a year ago or so.It sat for a while then...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sat May 14, 2011 3:12 pm
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu May 05, 2011 9:23 pm
service # 16263494 best option ?
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Safari gfx »
Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:33 pm
we have a 5.7 vortec from a 97 gmc truck into a 2005 awd astro , I was thinking of using a service #1626494 from a 2000 4wd s10 to run things,I...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:58 pm
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Last post by v8famvan
Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:40 am
electric fans questions
Replies: 6
by
markmitchinnh »
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:23 pm
I ran electric fans in the past and the fan burned up and then the engine seized so this time I wish to have something to warn me that the engine is...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:35 am
1970's V8 Question
Replies: 8
by
rjfalski »
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:00 pm
Ok Fellas, I've just been given, that's right given a 350 engine from a 1970's pick up with a rebuild kit. The engine is mostly together and mostly...
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Last post by mcorbettsr
Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:01 pm
Headers
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KiteDiva »
Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:04 am
yeah it's me again...more questions! I've got a 350 chevy in Golden Girl now, but she's still got stock manifolds (ugh), can you get an off the shelf...
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Last post by chevymaher
Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:35 am
A heads up for later yr V8 swappers.
Replies: 4
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1Gary »
Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:03 pm
This comes from www. engine-builder.com about heads:
GM Castech Cylinder Heads
I’m sure most of you know by now about GM’s 4.8L and 5.3L Vortec Gen...
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Last post by chevymaher
Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:12 pm
Swapping to 350
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by
turbosafari »
Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:29 am
Hey guys new to the board. I just picked up a 96 5.7 vortec out of a 3/4 silverado. I have a 98 safari with the 4.3 vortec, and its not the w code...
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:07 am
LS series cooling
Replies: 19
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Cobra »
Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:05 am
Ok i know a couple people have swapped to LS based engines i want to know what you did with your rads? did you use stock 4.3 or the donors or did you...
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Last post by Cobra
Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:05 am
Gary's V8 (350, 383) building thread
Replies: 21
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1Gary »
Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:51 pm
Over 100 dyno'ed 350/383 engine combo's in this link:
Submitted for the links section also,but wanted to share with all of you so you didn't miss...
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Last post by 1Gary
Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:09 pm
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:27 pm
LM7 vortec 5300 into a 92 TBI?
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by
356redux »
Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:07 pm
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone has any insight about how difficult it would be to install a LM7 vortec 5300 into a 92 TBI van. This is the same...
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Last post by mdmead
Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:54 pm
V8 swap questions - CPI to TBI in a 95
Replies: 33
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Gordon »
Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:59 am
Ok so my van is a 1995 Safari with the crappy CPI 4.3L V6 and a 4L60E transmission.
My donor vehicle is a 1988 Chevy 1/2 ton with a TBI 350 and...
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Last post by rlsllc
Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:05 pm
V8 is now in but i have a code 43
Replies: 11
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Gordon »
Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:57 pm
Ok so i finally got my 350 installed into my 95 safari van.
Engine is an 88 with tbi injection.
Van is a 95 safari sle.
wiring harness is original...
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Last post by v8famvan
Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:32 pm
CPI to TBI conversion.
Replies: 7
by
lockdoc »
Sat Oct 11, 2008 4:25 am
I am sure there are other ways of doing this but this is a record of how I converted a 93 CPI van to a TBI van. I did this in order to install a TBI...
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Last post by Gordon
Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:21 pm
SBC 350 Compression question
Replies: 11
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Gordon »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:03 am
Hey guys I finally have everything i need to do my V8 swap in my 95.
I tested the compression of each cylinder and they read 170-175psi... isn't...
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:11 am
RWD V8 Mounts wanted
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Gordon »
Sun Jun 27, 2010 10:02 am
Looking for a set of V8 RWD engine mounts asap to Canada.
Have paypal!
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Last post by markinnh
Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:31 pm
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Last post by phr1$k37
Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:03 am
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Thu May 27, 2010 8:30 am
AWD oil pan clearance question
Replies: 6
by
rlsllc »
Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:34 pm
I'm swapping a 350 into an AWD. I'm planning to use the 5 welded pipe spacers on the subframe to lift the front, and I'm considering raising the...
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Last post by rlsllc
Sat May 15, 2010 7:30 pm
TBI w/ 383?
Replies: 15
by
6spd_monte »
Wed May 05, 2010 7:07 pm
Someday I do want to swap a V8 into my van and I have been doing some research and trying to figure out which engine I would use. I have narrowed it...
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Last post by 6spd_monte
Tue May 11, 2010 8:39 pm
95' Safari 4.3 to 5.7 vortec questions
Replies: 12
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Gordon »
Mon May 10, 2010 3:07 pm
I'm assuming that my 95 safari is a 4.3L vortec engine as it's CPI. That said I have access to a 97' Z71 with a vortec 5.7L.
Just checking but i'm...
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Last post by Gordon
Mon May 10, 2010 7:48 pm
v8 swap for a awd
Replies: 3
by
titocrx88 »
Sat May 08, 2010 4:31 pm
what is the newest year and brand v8 engine i can get or any sugestion.
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Last post by rlsllc
Sat May 08, 2010 6:17 pm
Injector question...
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by
dafrogtoad »
Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:20 am
I fell kinda stupid even asking this, but i can't find the answer..
Are BOTH fuel injetors supposed to spray ALL the time?...What I mean is, one of...
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Last post by dafrogtoad
Sun May 02, 2010 11:19 am
I'm Baaaaaack.
Replies: 24
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dafrogtoad »
Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:42 pm
Hello list...after 2 years, I finally get to go back to working on the astro...Just wanted to stop in and say hi. I'm researching back to where I...
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Last post by dafrogtoad
Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:42 pm
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Last post by rlsllc
Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:43 pm
New 5.7 into Astro swap
Replies: 4
by
68gmc780 »
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:44 am
Here's some pics of the 92 I scored last weekend for $220
The 4.3 is noisy and has milkshake for lubrication.This is the willing donor for a 5.7...
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Last post by 68gmc780
Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:54 am
CHEVY IROC
Replies: 5
by
buick68 »
Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:35 pm
Hello, looking for any and all help on CHEVY IROC SWAP engine/trans what all will i need from the IROC to make this swap work?? Also looking to go...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:07 am
v8 swap question
Replies: 3
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68gmc780 »
Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:58 pm
Hi folks, I'm new to this site,been looking at it for awhile,been driving an Astro(s) since 92,really had good luck with them.One day soon when I...
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Last post by sfeaver
Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:19 pm
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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:36 pm
Another Swap
Replies: 7
by
kgb »
Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:41 am
Thought that I would post up starting another swap, did one a number of years ago ended up parting it should have kept it, but oh well. Have another...
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Last post by kgb
Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:57 pm
2002 2WD 5.3 V8 swap?
Replies: 11
by
Bendx »
Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:51 pm
I have both a 98 and 02 2wd Astro that I would like to put V8s into. I live in Georgia and these vans have to be OBDII emmisions legal. Any one know...
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Last post by Cobra
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:56 am
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:26 pm
97 V8 Swap questions
Replies: 1
by
sfeaver »
Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:18 pm
Just a few things I had thought about and wondered if someone had already done it:
1. Rear A/C line - just put in a longer hose and recrimp from the...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:40 pm
Tran project- V8 stroker
Replies: 155
by
Jinmajay »
Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:28 am
Ok,I thought I had a topic on my engine build but that might of been before the switch... Anyway, here is my buildup:
Scat 383 bottom end ballanced...
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Last post by lockdoc
Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:33 pm
having some cooling issues.
Replies: 16
by
phatmaxx87 »
Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:51 pm
Hi all. Im sure some of you are familure with my 383 vortec stroker swap I performed last year. now that it is summer and it is hot, I am running...
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Last post by gabequest
Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:48 am
93 Shorty LT1 project
Replies: 16
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lockdoc »
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:42 pm
I had a topic started on this project and someone apparently deleted it. WTF? Just wasted a lot of time looking for it and it is not here anymore....
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Last post by lockdoc
Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:01 pm
It No Fit...
Replies: 38
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mdmead »
Tue May 19, 2009 9:48 pm
As I promised, I spent last Friday in the shop with my van. I spent about an hour cleaning and organizing, but then I spent a couple of hours...
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Last post by astrovan98
Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:04 pm
radiator and dual fans
Replies: 23
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gabequest »
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:16 pm
Hey Folks: Hope is appropriate to start a new thread...I've read all of em' that talk about cooling the V8. Just wanna double check with you guru's...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:46 pm
Which accessory brackets should I use?
Replies: 6
by
89AstroDan »
Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:43 pm
I'm swapping a 93 5.7L into my 89 Astro and was wondering which brackets others had used. My 89 has the stamped steel, one piece accessory bracket...
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Last post by 89AstroDan
Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:32 pm
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Last post by peter
Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:52 am
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Last post by astrovan98
Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:33 am
95 5.7 into my 94 CPI
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mikedamech »
Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:31 am
Aloha all, I just brought home a 95 C1500 to install into my ailing 94 with the CPI fuel injection system. I'm using the trany from the PU. Can I use...
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Last post by mikedamech
Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:22 am
Torquer 350 TBI build for Ole Yellar
Replies: 81
by
GEJ »
Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:25 pm
I did a search based on the engine numbers of:10243880 which come out as a 96 to 2000 vortec truck Gen I create zz4 roller cam one pc seal.(so did...
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Last post by skippy
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:08 am
95 cpi to 5.7L mpi - need help
Replies: 10
by
Gordon »
Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:31 pm
I am contemplating either turboing my existing 4.3L or dropping in a mpi 5.7L v8.
The van right now is cpi injection (which sucks) so it's either go...
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Last post by blk lt awd
Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:14 pm
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Last post by Jinmajay
Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:57 am
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