Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 01-18-2011, 02:09 PM

I called about a truck last night they say thats what is in it, its 70 3/4. I'm thinking about buying it just to say I've had one. They claim it runs good in the old truck.

**SactoJim** · 01-18-2011, 02:47 PM

Don't recall offhand, but I'm pretty sure I saw one on the board here in the past......wanna say it was a Brown truck. Regardless, those 4.3's are great motors and have been around for quite some time. Think they make something like 180hp.

All they are essentially is a standard V8 with 2 cylinders lopped off. They've been putting them in full size trucks and vans for years and still do, though they are only 1/2 ton models.

I do wonder how much longer they will be around with the advent of the new 300hp V6 that is in the Camaro.

Vintage Windmills · 01-18-2011, 02:53 PM

i had an 88 chevy 2wd 1/2 ton with one in it. It was pretty gutless outside of 1st gear. I don't think I'd ever buy one again unless it was for a woods crawler. Was reliable though. If stock, they just don't have enough power for maintaining speed up hills, especially when hauling something.

matthew20061 · 01-18-2011, 03:15 PM

It would be cool to say you've had one.... but, my brother has one in his S10 and its gutless, as stated above. But they are good running motors and it would be cool to see one in one of these trucks for the heck of it never seen one installed in a 67-72.

**special-K** · 01-18-2011, 03:51 PM

Sacto Jim's right,there is a member here with a '67 Stepside with a V6 (I think it's a 4.3) and an o/d trans. I know he claimed great mileage,like 20 or so. I have a picture of the truck:

krazy_texan · 01-18-2011, 03:56 PM

i have on in my s-10 and i love it except when i load it down but i plan on making some changes such as intake and stuff to see if that helps any but as a driver i love it.

**SactoJim** · 01-18-2011, 05:06 PM

I had an S-10 Blazer with a 4.3 and I thought it ran pretty good.....I wouldn't have classified it as "gutless". I'm sure it's a little different story in a fullsize.... and in a 3/4 ton, worse yet. GMC used a turbo version of the 4.3 in the Typhoons and Syclones and they were Corvette eatin screamers.

Shaky · 01-18-2011, 06:41 PM

The '60-'66 guys were talking about this recently:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436410

Rob H. · 01-18-2011, 07:34 PM

I had one in a short wheel base 87 full size Chevy van. It was torquey enough it'd pull the front wheels, it'd run 70 on the interstate all day. Definately didn't compare with a 350 but got 19 mpg!

teeitup · 01-18-2011, 07:37 PM

this thing is in a C20, I wouldn't think it would have enough get up and go to pull that lead sled

BenE · 01-19-2011, 12:10 AM

I've had two 4.3's in astro vans and when you stomped down on them you couldn't tell them from a 350. The 94 model got 25 mph! I'd love to have one in a swb.

ChevLoRay · 01-19-2011, 12:17 AM

There's a kid here who has a 4.3 in a 69, I believe. Don't know which gearbox he's running, but I think it's an automatic. Whether it's an OD...I don't know.

My '96 GMC is running one. It's a SWB stepside regular cab, so should be a fair approximation of a '67-72 SWB for weight, etc. It seems my '69 weighed about 3800# which is about what the '96 weighs. Of course, you'd want to run an OD gearbox, especially if you have something taller than a 3.08. My late model runs a 3.42 behind the 4L60E. You should be able to run a 700R4 without any issues. Fuel economy on my truck is in the 17-20MPG range.

panelrodder81 · 03-29-2011, 01:46 PM

I had one in a 97 Blazer and I have one now in an 08 Silverado. In the blazer I loved it but in the Silverado I can't hardly stand it. I would get 20+mpg out of the blazer but I'm lucky to get 18 out of the Silverado. All in all I would say its a great motor especially if you plan to just drive it and not for performance or pulling, at least in a stock form. Throw a turbo on it and then, as stated above, performance enters a whole new level.

I plan to build a 50 GMC on an S10 and I'm planning to run the S10's 4.3 but I do want a manual trans over the auto. But again, I know what the truck is for and it ain't pullin' or chasing lights!

-Panelrodder

brad_man_72 · 03-29-2011, 02:48 PM

I had a 96 extended cab 4x4 sonoma zr2 with 4.3 auto and it was quicker than my friends 94 silverado reg cab 4x4 with a 350. Had 240k miles when I sold it 3 years ago, and I still see it running around town. I think it ran pretty good. I did drive a 2000 silverado 2wd 4.3 stick at a dealer, I didn't bring it home.
sonoma got about the same mielage as I'm getting w my c10 with a v8.

Newtz67 · 03-29-2011, 03:09 PM

I had a fullsize '94 chevy standard cab with the 4.3l vortec in it. That was a great little truck, and the motor was actually pretty decent as far as horsepower. Never had a problem with it.

01-18-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? I called about a truck last night they say thats what is in it, its 70 3/4. I'm thinking about buying it just to say I've had one. They claim it runs good in the old truck. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-18-2011, 02:47 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? Don't recall offhand, but I'm pretty sure I saw one on the board here in the past......wanna say it was a Brown truck. Regardless, those 4.3's are great motors and have been around for quite some time. Think they make something like 180hp. All they are essentially is a standard V8 with 2 cylinders lopped off. They've been putting them in full size trucks and vans for years and still do, though they are only 1/2 ton models. I do wonder how much longer they will be around with the advent of the new 300hp V6 that is in the Camaro. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

01-18-2011, 02:53 PM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? i had an 88 chevy 2wd 1/2 ton with one in it. It was pretty gutless outside of 1st gear. I don't think I'd ever buy one again unless it was for a woods crawler. Was reliable though. If stock, they just don't have enough power for maintaining speed up hills, especially when hauling something. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

01-18-2011, 03:15 PM	#4
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? It would be cool to say you've had one.... but, my brother has one in his S10 and its gutless, as stated above. But they are good running motors and it would be cool to see one in one of these trucks for the heck of it never seen one installed in a 67-72. __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

01-18-2011, 03:51 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? Sacto Jim's right,there is a member here with a '67 Stepside with a V6 (I think it's a 4.3) and an o/d trans. I know he claimed great mileage,like 20 or so. I have a picture of the truck: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-18-2011, 03:56 PM	#6
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? i have on in my s-10 and i love it except when i load it down but i plan on making some changes such as intake and stuff to see if that helps any but as a driver i love it. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-18-2011, 05:06 PM	#7
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? I had an S-10 Blazer with a 4.3 and I thought it ran pretty good.....I wouldn't have classified it as "gutless". I'm sure it's a little different story in a fullsize.... and in a 3/4 ton, worse yet. GMC used a turbo version of the 4.3 in the Typhoons and Syclones and they were Corvette eatin screamers. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

01-18-2011, 06:41 PM	#8
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? The '60-'66 guys were talking about this recently: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436410 __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

01-18-2011, 07:34 PM	#9
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? I had one in a short wheel base 87 full size Chevy van. It was torquey enough it'd pull the front wheels, it'd run 70 on the interstate all day. Definately didn't compare with a 350 but got 19 mpg! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

01-18-2011, 07:37 PM	#10
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? this thing is in a C20, I wouldn't think it would have enough get up and go to pull that lead sled __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-19-2011, 12:10 AM	#11
BenE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford,Ky Posts: 22	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? I've had two 4.3's in astro vans and when you stomped down on them you couldn't tell them from a 350. The 94 model got 25 mph! I'd love to have one in a swb.

01-19-2011, 12:17 AM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? There's a kid here who has a 4.3 in a 69, I believe. Don't know which gearbox he's running, but I think it's an automatic. Whether it's an OD...I don't know. My '96 GMC is running one. It's a SWB stepside regular cab, so should be a fair approximation of a '67-72 SWB for weight, etc. It seems my '69 weighed about 3800# which is about what the '96 weighs. Of course, you'd want to run an OD gearbox, especially if you have something taller than a 3.08. My late model runs a 3.42 behind the 4L60E. You should be able to run a 700R4 without any issues. Fuel economy on my truck is in the 17-20MPG range. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-29-2011, 01:46 PM	#13
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? I had one in a 97 Blazer and I have one now in an 08 Silverado. In the blazer I loved it but in the Silverado I can't hardly stand it. I would get 20+mpg out of the blazer but I'm lucky to get 18 out of the Silverado. All in all I would say its a great motor especially if you plan to just drive it and not for performance or pulling, at least in a stock form. Throw a turbo on it and then, as stated above, performance enters a whole new level. I plan to build a 50 GMC on an S10 and I'm planning to run the S10's 4.3 but I do want a manual trans over the auto. But again, I know what the truck is for and it ain't pullin' or chasing lights! -Panelrodder __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp'

03-29-2011, 02:48 PM	#14
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? I had a 96 extended cab 4x4 sonoma zr2 with 4.3 auto and it was quicker than my friends 94 silverado reg cab 4x4 with a 350. Had 240k miles when I sold it 3 years ago, and I still see it running around town. I think it ran pretty good. I did drive a 2000 silverado 2wd 4.3 stick at a dealer, I didn't bring it home. sonoma got about the same mielage as I'm getting w my c10 with a v8. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

03-29-2011, 03:09 PM	#15
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Any of guys ever see a 4.3 V6 in our years trucks?? I had a fullsize '94 chevy standard cab with the 4.3l vortec in it. That was a great little truck, and the motor was actually pretty decent as far as horsepower. Never had a problem with it. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac Last edited by Newtz67; 03-29-2011 at 03:10 PM.



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