picked up my new van 89 safari gt

[mtrhead79]

i have not been around here for a while since i got rid of my 92 shorty cargo. i still have a 00 astro and a 01 safari. i just drive those 2 with emissions i dont want to mess with those. but i just bought a safari gt with a t5. it should be great for a v8. it does not have alot of options no a/c , manual windows but someone put a ton of do dads on it that i will be removing soon. here are some pics

[LiftedAWDAstro]

Nice!

[doyoulikeithere]

Hey Hey, Another T5 er. Welcome Bud !
There is an endless amount of things you could do with her.
I hope to read a lot of stuff about all the pictures your gonna post, right ?
I have had at least 5 vans now and I would do a 2wd SBC and a 5 or 6 speed.
The Astro T5 is a bit skinny for a strong v8 though.
Best to get a SBC and trans from a car, and use it all.
I made my Astro T5 into a 4wd style transmission and run a 4.3 in front of it.
I also have a GT, but is not my T5 van.

Good luck there buddy. Take some pics when you go out fer a rip eh ?

[mtrhead79]

i will have to post some pics ltr. it has alot of add on parts i have been removing. cut the ladder off of the back along with the spare tire holder that was on the door. i have a 350 that has been laying around for years that might work out good it came with alum vett heads, they need new valve springs. iwould have to get a tbi intake for it.

[doyoulikeithere]

A TBI adapter plate on a 4 bbl manifold works also.

[mtrhead79]

i know the gt's came with lower profile tires, mine has the wrong size 235 75 15 and they hit on the front. is there a post of what else is different from gt to regular vans. the gt's have rear sway bars i know. they have ho mtr i think but what is different with the mtr? the rear on mine has a bad vibration at 65 was going to check the tires and axle to see if any thing is bent shakes side to side. it also has a high intermittent idle. i was thinking iac. thanks for any help

[doyoulikeithere]

they dont all have the ho engine. its rare.
best place to check is the VIN number and the RPO code list in the glovebox.
The vin will identify the engine type (digit 8 probably a normal Z)
those RPO code should tell all there is to know about your van as it was built.
VIN Z = LB4 : ENGINE, GAS, 6 CYL, 4.3L, TBI, V6, 90 DEG
I think maybe
VIN B = LU2 : ENGINE, GAS, 6 CYL, 4.3L, TBI V6, 90 DEG, HO
I tried to attach a PDF of the RPO codes, but the site wont let it.

[mtrhead79]

thanks i will check tomorrow

[mtrhead79]

doyoulikeithere you were right it is a z in the 8th place of the vin