baddawgcustoms
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Always wanted a straight 8 flatty with 4 downdrafts on the side. No idea why except they're cool!
4.3 is basically a sbc with two cylinders chopped off. We built one years back and put it in a Toyota 4 wd pickup. It ran great, but cost more than I thought it was worth compared to a v8. The customer liked it and that's what mattered. You can get all forged internals from marine engines, fyi.My current build has a 350 but I think the 4.3 v6 would be cool in a bucket. Has anyone built a bucket with one? Had one in a Silverado and put 350,000 miles on it,
still ran great when I sold it.
My current build has a 350 but I think the 4.3 v6 would be cool in a bucket. Has anyone built a bucket with one? Had one in a Silverado and put 350,000 miles on it,
still ran great when I sold it.
My current build has a 350 but I think the 4.3 v6 would be cool in a bucket. Has anyone built a bucket with one? Had one in a Silverado and put 350,000 miles on it,
still ran great when I sold it.
If you are set on a v6, look at marine engines. They used forged internals and q jet carbs. They were the hp versions.If I have to replace the lowly 60v6 I have, I'll likely be going for a Buick 3800 V6. The 3800 was on Ward's 10 best engines list for the 20th century. We've had 3 and love them. And if you want to go that route, with the right mods yhey make crazy power.
If I had a standard 700R4, instead of the metric version, I'd go with one of the 1980-84 Buick 4.1 LC4 V6s. They came from the factory with a 4bbl carb, and had enough guts to push around GM's biggest barges....Electras, 98s, De Villes, etc.
If you are set on a v6, look at marine engines. They used forged internals and q jet carbs. They were the hp versions.
You are right about the pricey part, but if you dig, you can find deals and they do use good stuff in them. A lot of time you can find them with freez damage to the block due to improper winterization, depending on the region, and salvage the premium internals. As for the different thing, I get it. The 427, although is a bbc, is not often seen and if weren't in the t, I would have not bought it. I used to run pontiacs because not many did. I didn't want to have just another sbc... No offence to them, they are great engines and are popular for good reason. I have never been one to imitate anything or run with the pack, so to speak. I am not sure if that's good or bad, just me.It's not so much being set on a V6, as it is what I have...and I like that it's uncommon. I'm building a cruiser, so I don't need much horsepower. If I can keep the weight under 1500lbs, the weight to HP ratio will be around the same as a new Camaro LS...with a whopping 135 HP.
My experience with marine engines is that marine=pricey. I got my 60v6 and 700R4 for less than scrap value
You are right about the pricey part, but if you dig, you can find deals and they do use good stuff in them. A lot of time you can find them with freez damage to the block due to improper winterization, depending on the region, and salvage the premium internals. As for the different thing, I get it. The 427, although is a bbc, is not often seen and if weren't in the t, I would have not bought it. I used to run pontiacs because not many did. I didn't want to have just another sbc... No offence to them, they are great engines and are popular for good reason. I have never been one to imitate anything or run with the pack, so to speak. I am not sure if that's good or bad, just me.
I still like the sound of a v-8 with a good cam , when you pull into a car show people will hear a v-8 with the cam & turn then heads to see what it is, I also like the power you have [ makes it a true hot rod.] I went to a car show & 2 guys was standing around after the show , they said they wanted to hear my car run. Everbody to there own opinion , thats what makes the world go around.