ANYTHING TO DO WITH SWAPPING A V8 OR DIESEL INTO THE ASTRO/SAFARI
Larger master cylinder?
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kevinfin »
Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:40 am
Hello - Has anyone had any experience swapping out the master cylinder for a larger, more powerful one? My 1990 Astro is a heavily modified RV...
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Sun Dec 16, 2018 8:46 pm
Astro V8 5 speed
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Logan »
Thu Dec 24, 2015 7:03 pm
Hey guys! Haven't been on in forever! But that's doesn't mean I've lost the Astro bug. I got a wild hair and stumbled on a 1988 v6 5 speed Astro and...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:26 pm
Poll swap diesel engine to astro or GMC g20?
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dmitro »
Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:15 pm
Dreamin of swappen a diesel with manual tranny to boot, to my 99 Astro V6 OR 95 big Chev 20 V8. Both have less than 100K, very clean and tight. So...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:08 pm
2003 4.3L to 2002 5.7L chevy express
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RINNY »
Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:22 am
Well after banging my head against a wall for over a year trying to figure how to build a 4.3L it turns out as expected. Too much $$ for what you...
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Last post by RINNY
Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:47 am
L33 5.3 LS for my van.
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racrx7 »
Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:47 pm
So I'm enjoying my 4x4 Astro, except it's lack of torque and power. It just doesn't have the power to pass or to climb bridges. So time for an...
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Last post by mdmead
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:16 pm
Phantom Rebel V8 Swap
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AquaAngel »
Mon May 14, 2012 9:24 pm
decided to make a post for it on my progress instead on going on my facebook page.
Motor when i got it. ugly
few layers of paint
freshly done,...
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Last post by AquaAngel
Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:25 am
4.3L VCortec to 4.3L Ecotec3 Engine swap
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4FX »
Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:07 am
Newbie here so 1st post and question. Let me have !!!
Just wondering if anybody has done this yet and or is considering doing this. I have 3 Astros...
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Last post by 4FX
Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:44 am
1995 engine
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Smiliesafari »
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:19 pm
I'm in need of a motor for my son's S10. 1995 TBI. I know there will be some parts to swap. That's not a problem. I've scoured the salvage yards...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:19 pm
2003 build
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RINNY »
Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:14 am
Well I have not been in here to talk or post cause I chewed up about 500 hours on my little beast.
2003 chevy Astro AWD 110,000 / donor vehicle 1999...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:10 pm
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Last post by 1Gary
Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:48 am
Astro vs Lamborghini
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JonnyAWD »
Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:31 pm
Guys go to YouTube and punch in astro van vs Lamborghini It is freakin awesome.
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Last post by Speedfreak42
Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:50 pm
Stovebolt i6 swap.
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91ho »
Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:10 pm
Will a Chevy 4.2/4.8 i6 fit into astro if bolted to 700r4 and transmission stays in stock location? Or is too tall and too long? I know it does bolt...
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:58 am
What crate motor should i use
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jasonr73 »
Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:09 am
Well I pulled my 4.3 and decided to put in a crate engine The motor listed in summit are 1996 though 98, my astro is a 1992 w code which I beleive is...
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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:10 pm
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:45 am
wiring questions:
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markmitchinnh »
Sun Apr 07, 2013 1:58 pm
I have a 1993 Safari with CPI I am just wondering if its possible to install a TBI V8 without changing the wiring harness?
will the ECM from a TBI V8...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:37 am
4.3L to a 5.7L
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Rcookjr70 »
Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:12 am
The donor motor is out of a 89 GMC 1500. Any major issues should I be aware of? I heard this is one of the easiest V8 swaps to do. Any suggestions...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:18 pm
Poll 383 or 5.3??? Help me decide.
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blk lt awd »
Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:46 pm
Hey guys. It's been an extremely long time since I've been a regular here. I'm working a new job as a Realtor and am finally getting to the point...
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Last post by blk lt awd
Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:38 pm
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:02 am
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:15 am
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:43 pm
My V8 safari gt
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dj_joker_2002 »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:43 pm
Last summer I started building my van, I did the body work paint job and then the engine and trans. I got an 86 Iroc 305 free and stripped it down to...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Tue May 08, 2012 8:30 am
My Gen III into a 2 wd Astro
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HPbyStan »
Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:49 am
I bought a '98 white cargo with a bad engine and transmission and put the green 'Stros good v6 and transmission it it and the '99 LS1 setup in the...
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Last post by HPbyStan
Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:04 pm
V8 Astro in California
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markmitchinnh »
Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:12 am
OK so I did some research and found out that I can install a V8 and be legal in California (in case we move there) So the engine I have will need a...
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Last post by Kidhauler
Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:53 pm
Roots type blower in Safari Van
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my4ateyour8 »
Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:19 pm
I have some questions regarding the installation of a Weiand 144 or similar type roots blower on a V8 in a Safari van. Mine is a 1985 that will be...
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Last post by fasteddy
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:54 pm
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Last post by fasteddy
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:48 pm
any EFI tuners out there?
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Mr_Roboto »
Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:26 pm
These are the first set of data logs from driving around. I want to get some pointers on what I'm doing. These are pulled from my table, and from...
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Last post by fasteddy
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:45 pm
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:30 pm
97 AWD swap into 99 2wd ?
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crash »
Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:11 pm
curious... so let's call it a hypothetical..
my 97 awd runs amazing the drivers rocker is getting scabby and noticed the rad support is in really...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:22 pm
So who will be the first?
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doyoulikeithere »
Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:43 pm
I saw something absolutly crazy on the boob toob the other day and wondered if any astro owner is crazy enough to attempt a similar engine swap....
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Last post by 1Gary
Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:36 am
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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:54 am
I found a 2000 awd front frame
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markmitchinnh »
Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:59 am
I found this is a auto salvage yard the whole vans there but the front frame section is already out, its missing the transfer and transmission but I...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:05 pm
Need engine mounts asap!
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Gordon »
Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:05 am
Anyone near Edmonton have any engine mounts they can give/sell me?
Please let me know ASAP :prayer:
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Last post by Belsebub
Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:54 am
V8 Safari exhaust
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markmitchinnh »
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:46 am
This is what I am doing for my V8 safari exhaust: headers out to 2.5 into a Y pipe out to a 3inch catalytic converter
into another 3 inch to dual 2.5...
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Last post by markmitchinnh
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:46 am
awd astro
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titocrx88 »
Mon May 17, 2010 9:36 pm
is the chevrolet express engine a big block or small?if is a big block can i swap it in my 1998 awd astro?
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Last post by rlsllc
Tue May 18, 2010 6:22 pm
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:43 pm
Insurance with V8
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sfeaver »
Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:41 pm
Those of you in Ontario who have put in a V8, what did your insurance company say? I havent gotten a word back from mine yet, but wondered if anyone...
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Last post by astrozam
Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:36 am
Newbie on the fence!
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astrodamus »
Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:44 am
Hello all! I have a 98 Astro cargo 4.3L, that I know will need to be pushed by 6 very soon. :cry: I've been combing the internet researching V8 swaps...
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Last post by 6spd_monte
Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:52 pm
Request
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Smiliesafari »
Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:22 pm
I'm in the beginning stages of the V8 swap. Collecting parts and pieces and studing wiring harnesses. I need the pin out diagrams for a 1998...
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Last post by Rebel
Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:38 pm
Question for you AWD pro's
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Gordon »
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:07 pm
Just picked up a FREE 90' AWD with an aweful noise in the front end and an oil burner engine... of course this means war on the van and a V8 swap...
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Last post by Gordon
Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:18 am
Dynapex fuel pump?
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Astroblaster »
Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:53 pm
Hello.. I was wondering if anybody has used this brand fuel pump? I am planning on a different cam and heads. Brian at TbiChips recommended this to...
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Last post by lockdoc
Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:54 pm
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Last post by astrovan98
Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:52 pm
Biting off more than you can/should chew
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Xephius »
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:05 pm
Hey all,
I was working on the van today and was finding myself running into walls on what I could do because I am waiting on parts. So, realizing...
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Last post by Gordon
Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:41 pm
1995 - 1999 swap?
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robertg »
Thu May 21, 2009 10:46 pm
i was at work yesterday only to see another astro van bite the dust as an insurance total....
it's a 99 astro rwd conversion. it belongs to a...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Fri May 22, 2009 5:55 am
Grand National Turbo 6
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blk lt awd »
Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:06 pm
Question for all the engine guru's. i found a complete buick regal t-type but the body turned out to be too far gone for it to be worth while to...
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Last post by GEJ
Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:23 pm
tune port swap ?s
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regal200021 »
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:51 pm
hello guys i found a tune port out of an 89-90 camaro its a 350 what all am i going to need .... any one done this swap i got the mounts ... will i...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:34 pm
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Last post by Rockwerx
Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:25 pm
A important forgotten tip
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GEJ »
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:08 pm
I am not sure I have seen this tip for anyone's engine build.Really I had forgot it myself.
Slot the dist housing for oiling of gears.
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Last post by HPbyStan
Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:44 pm
Ontario Drive Clean
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by
Astro4x4 »
Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:59 am
Hey guys,
For the life of me, I can't find the hot rod clause for Ontario Drive clean. Before digging in I want to make sure I can swap the 350 into...
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Last post by blk lt awd
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:03 am
maybe i will?
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by
k120189 »
Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:28 pm
So an engine with 50k on it will cost me 500 bucks. Mounts right from summit racing cost me 70(trans-dapt brand swap mounts). So whats the deal with...
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Last post by phatmaxx87
Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:30 pm
Racecraft mounts
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Smiliesafari »
Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:59 am
I just purchased a pair of Racecraft 2wd engine mounts. The spacing between the legs is not the same. Is that correct? I always thought the frame...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:51 pm
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