Northstar Swap/Vortec 4200 Swap

[Orpedcrow]

The engineer finished 99th out of the 100 in his class.

Right alongside the guy that “engineered” the northstar.

 

[fancyTBI]

Sure it’s in a Ford, but I don’t mind. This video rules. 4-53T power.

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[transitionbikes93]

I have had one in my 99 Tahoe. Awesome engines.

In Virginia there is a solid 8.1 with the accessories drive and ECM for $1,000. I forget the mileage but I don’t think it was too crazy high. Just saw the ad Saturday night.

 

[99xcss4]

Sure it’s in a Ford, but I don’t mind. This video rules. 4-53T power.

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that is a really cool dent side

 

[Scooterwrench]

I had the chance to pick up a 4-53 cheap about 30yrs ago and passed because at the time I couldn't find a use for it. The guy brought it to me to see if I could get it running. That turned out to be an easy task. Hooked up a battery,fuel lines and shoved a water hose in the water pump. I don't think it made 4 revolutions when it lit off. Ran great!
A turbo 4-53 probably would make a good motor for ol Smoky but I want the 6V,just can't beat that sound!

 

[Scooterwrench]

Right alongside the guy that “engineered” the northstar.

From the horror stories I've heard about those he was #100

 

[someotherguy]

I had the chance to pick up a 4-53 cheap about 30yrs ago and passed because at the time I couldn't find a use for it. The guy brought it to me to see if I could get it running. That turned out to be an easy task. Hooked up a battery,fuel lines and shoved a water hose in the water pump. I don't think it made 4 revolutions when it lit off. Ran great!
A turbo 4-53 probably would make a good motor for ol Smoky but I want the 6V,just can't beat that sound!

Air starter and all..

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Richard

 

[99xcss4]

Air starter and all..

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Richard

that looks like it is a really tight fit

 

[Scooterwrench]

that looks like it is a really tight fit

I think it's in a small truck. In one of our trucks you would have walk around room.

 

[someotherguy]

I think it's in a small truck. In one of our trucks you would have walk around room.

That's a gmt400 C1500.. top is chopped but otherwise she's full size

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Richard