Re: TOY: Cost of 4.3L Vortec?

[Tony Bartlett <offroadr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would expect to pay between $1000 and $2000.  I had a call today
actually that a guy might be interested in my 1985 TBI 4.3 ltr.  He
found a 1992 Vortec with 112,000 miles on it for $1000.  I do not know
if this was just the engine or everything he would need. I paid $1400
for everything I needed off of the vehicle for my engine.
Mike Dixons reply for cost is good.  Expect $2000-$3000 plus engine.
(not including labor)
I used a NV4500 behind my engine, you would think being Chevy it would
be cheaper because no adapters to the engine.
The Factory bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, slave and master cylinders
ran around $800.
Also, there are a lot of little items, fittings, hose, supplies that
will probably run up to $500.  I used all of the Toyota gauges.
It does not look like it is needed but I installed a Chevy fuel pump in
my tank, redid the fuel lines to 3/8 line.
If you have a body lift I would recommend the NWOR motor mounts.  I used
them but do not have a body lift so I had to modify the frame mounts.  I
also already had the adapter for the transfer case.

I also used the Factory wiring, modified to work in my truck.  An
aftermarket wiring harness is between $350 and $700.
I found a good radiator for $215 but need access to a TIG welder to weld
on some tabs.

After all said and done (well not quite done but running and driveable)
it is well worth it.

Toyota Tony

>Ronald Clark wrote:

>As a lurker I only post on certain occasions.  But I found a 93 4.3L
Vortec
>engine out of a 93 S-10 and was wondering how much I can expect to pay
for
>this.  Me, being a cheap guy, is trying to dicker him out of it.  And
the
>next question would be additional costs besides the cost of the engine
for
>putting it in my 85 PU.
>Thank you

>Mike Dixon replied:
Subject: Re: TOY: Cost of 4.3L Vortec?

This breakdown of mine might give you a rough idea:

(Motor conversion break down)
4.3             1031
Starter           81
Adapter          620
Flywheel         255
Pressure plate   175
motor mounts     128
4 core radiator  420
Headers          290
Gauges           500 (autolite ultra lites)
Airbox            75
K&N filter        40
                 ====
                $3615