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Subject:3.3 verses 4.3 ???
From:John Carpenter
Date:Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:01:52 EDT

Hi All,
Has anyone installed a
GM 4.3 Vortec Engine into their Bus?
What type of clearance do you have,
top and bottom?
What problems did you have with the installation?
Also, Does anyone have any thoughts on the 4.3 Compared to the 3.3 as far as
our application?
Torque, HP, ease of installation, costs, longevity?
thanks,
John C...verses

Subaru SVX:
Engine Specifications:
3.3 Liter 6 cylinder 24 valve DOHC Boxer engine.
230 horsepower @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 228 @ 4400 rpm
Sequential Multiport fuel injection with dual spray injectors
Platinum-tipped spark plugs
Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over-rev
protection, monitors fuel injection and ignition.

Vortec 4300 4.3L V-6 Specifications

Displacement: 4300cc
 Assembly Site: Romulus, Michigan
 Horsepower: 190-195 hp @ 4400-4600 rpm
 Torque: 250-260 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
 Applications: GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado
                       Chevrolet  S-10/GMC Sonoma
                       GMC Safari/Savanna
                       Chevrolet Astro/Express

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