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Re: Stupid Question of the day: 4.3 anyone?
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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter
Back in the 90's I worked as a mechanic for a GM dealer. I bought a new short bed truck every year. In my experience, the 350 trucks always matched the 4.3 V6 trucks for mileage and were much more pleasant to drive. The 350 would motor over hills while the V6 would always be up and downshifting over them.
In my experience, V6 engines are super in S10 trucks though, but fullsize need a V8's torque.
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Exactly what I was thinking. I worked as a tech at the same time and felt in the S10 and Astro the 4.3 was a rocket, but left you wanting in the 1500 truck . The 5 speed made it better but if mileage is the goal then stick with the SBC.
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Betty :
'63 Fleetside Longbed
350 w/ 4 speed
CPP 3/5 drop with front sway bar.
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