I had the narrower (60deg) 3.4l engine in my van, and it worked out very well.
http://www.kennedyeng.com is the place to get the adapter plate.

Good luck with the swap. :)

Sudhir

On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 09:07, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
> Just my .02, but I have had several Chevy Astro vans as company cars, currently have a 2004 with over 150K on it and this engine is bullet proof. With minimal care they just keep going and going. If possible, this would make a hell of a nice swap.
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> ----- "Larry Word" <85vanagon@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> I know its supposed to be VW or Subbie into my 85 Vanagon but I already own a 4.3l and know something about this engine......
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>> Anyone else know someone w/ a 4.3l in a water Vanagon?
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