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Subject:Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
From:Steve Delanty
Date:Sat, 24 Jul 2004 12:24:20 -0700

What's it weigh?

Steve
'86 Westy "Escape Pod"  (EJ22)
'84 Westy "Yard Furniture" (Blown WBX)
'73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet" (just bought it)

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At 12:01 PM 7/24/2004, John Carpenter wrote:

>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