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bryans 86

so im going to do a 4.3
« on: October 01, 2007, 01:49:49 PM »
ive come to the conlusion that im putting a 4.3 in my samuari. i was gonna build a 1.6 but even then i wont have as much power as a stock 4.3 does. first question is how hard would it be to make the clutch a hydrolic clutch? is there enough room for a master cylinder or should i just run a automatic tranny ?
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Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2007, 01:53:51 PM »
I've looked into doing a conversion before here is a helpful link
 http://www.suzukiconversion.com/suzuki_tracker.htm
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bryans 86

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2007, 03:00:04 PM »
see im actually not sure now.. how much power could i get from a mildly built 1.6 8v(cam, shave the head, weber, etc. ?  the problem is i go out with toyota that all have small blocks in them and we play in the deep mud so im thinking a 4.3 might be the best bang for my buck to get some good power
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bryans 86

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2007, 03:02:55 PM »
yeah thats all really expensive ??? maybe ill just build a 8v motor
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Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2007, 07:13:31 PM »
If you play in mud, I would never load up the front end with the weight of a 4.3. I have mud bogged lil Suzy quite extensively with a 1.6 8V. I was running front and rear lockers and 31X12.50 boggers and never had a problem spinning the tires, or breaking axles for that matter. All in all I think you would be much better off with a nice light 1.6. Dave
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Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2007, 01:58:04 PM »
i have a sammi with a 4.3 on 33's locked front and rear for sale and by the way you wont get stuckwith a 4.3 you can plow through anything i have never been stuck
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bryans 86

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2007, 04:35:10 PM »
ive decided to save my money and do a 1.6 16 valve and build that motor a little bit any idea of the hp numbers i should expect ?
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Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2007, 08:05:12 PM »
Quote from: bubba2243 on October 03, 2007, 01:58:04 PM
i have a sammi with a 4.3 on 33's locked front and rear for sale and by the way you wont get stuckwith a 4.3 you can plow through anything i have never been stuck

want to bet? i can get it stuck i bet ya lol

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BonZuki

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2007, 08:04:43 PM »
If your still interested in doing the 4.3 I have Misc Brackets from suzuki lightning conversion Let me know Thanks!!
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Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2007, 10:31:40 PM »
you should find someone that has a 16 valve and drive it, I don't think you would need to build it.mine has a 1994 16v but a friend of mine has a 1998 16v engine in his and has more power but mine has plenty.
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bryans 86

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2007, 07:10:37 PM »
Quote from: BonZuki on October 05, 2007, 08:04:43 PM
If your still interested in doing the 4.3 I have Misc Brackets from suzuki lightning conversion Let me know Thanks!!

what brackets do u have?
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J-Ron

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2007, 09:04:10 PM »
will lightning's kit work on older 4.3 vortec v6's? like an 88'?
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bryans 86

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2007, 04:09:25 PM »
i would think it would the blocks pretty much stayed the same.. maybe..
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Mudjockey#1

Re: so im going to do a 4.3
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2007, 07:30:01 AM »
As far as i know they are all the same,  it is just a 350 less the front 2 cylinders,  all of the front end will bolt up off a 350 and the trannys all bolt up the same.  The early 4.3 had a 200r4 trans the laters have a 4L60E.   Hope this helps!!! ;D  My other luv is Chevys!!!    8) ;D 
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