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    Vortec v6 to vortec v8 swap

    Just completed this swap, hit me up with any questions
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    Swappin BIG RED by b_faulk75

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    Swappin BIG RED by b_faulk75

    Swap complete! 4.3v to a 5.7 v 1997 K1500 Cheyanne Working on my 97 k1500 engine swap project and thought i would share my experiences with doing this rebuild and engine swap. As of 3/6/13, the swap is finally complete! I have worked my butt off on this over the last few weeks and alot of dumb...
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    Big Red getting a much needed heart transplant!

    A few shots of the progress, draining fluids, removing stuff. The truck had alot of leaks from the engine as well as the trans and transfer case so i decided to pull it all out so i could do a good cleaning and reseal.
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    Big Red getting a much needed heart transplant!

    So here it is, my 1997 Chevy Cheyenne, i bought this truck 10 years ago and i have never regretted it although it has always had a shortcoming for me. A 4.3!!!! I almost didnt buy this truck because of the v6 but i will say it has never let me down, i think the manual trans kept it bearable for...
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    Some Various OBS Parts, New and Cheap!

    Payment sent! Build Thread Coming!
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    Some Various OBS Parts, New and Cheap!

    $150 shipped to 26726 for the compressor and accumulator? Sorry not lowballing, its all i have at the moment, already blew my budget on my 97 engine swap this week but i need a compressor, bearings are shot in mine, lol...
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    PIC Request! Tapered cowl hood, anybody have em?

    That 2wd is a NICE lookin truck, thanks for the truck!Also KUDOS to bluestreak for being different! Looks cool!
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    PIC Request! Tapered cowl hood, anybody have em?

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    PIC Request! Tapered cowl hood, anybody have em?

    Thanks, that doesn't look too bad, but with the reflection in the hood its kinda hard to decide. Still thanks for the photo, keep em coming.
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    PIC Request! Tapered cowl hood, anybody have em?

    That was a cool link, but nothing there. Anyone have a hood on there truck other than stock or 2" standard cowl?
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    PIC Request! Tapered cowl hood, anybody have em?

    Well thats kinda where i'm at too, but i was hoping to atleast see a few pics with hoods different that the norm. So i knew. I just wish someone made a hood cowl that would be alittle wider, some regular cowl hood look to narrow.
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    PIC Request! Tapered cowl hood, anybody have em?

    Just looking to replace the stock hood on my 97 k1500 and i'm not sure if i want to go with the same hood i see on everybody's trucks, so looking for trucks that the owner decided to step outside the box...
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    I WANT!!!

    This truck is sick! If it werent 2500 miles away it would be mine! I'm still tempted to fly out and drive it home!!!
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    Headers on the 5.7 Vortec

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PSM-72C2263/ same ones but with EGR pipe.. Anyone running these? if so how did you run your exhaust?
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    "Engine Swap"... Vortec 4.3L V6 to Vortec 5.7L V8

    Nice to see this thread, i am getting ready to swap a 98 5.7 into my 97 4.3 manual trans truck. I have already rebuilt the engine, just need a cam to finish it up, then bolt the heads on. Still need headers and a clutch kit. Then should be pretty much set, i purchased the whole truck with the v8...

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