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A.Delaney · 01-17-2022, 10:51 PM

I have an 86 Silverado short bed 2wd. It’s all original with a 4.3 v6, turbo 400, power everything and A/C. Would it hurt the value of the truck doing a v8 swap? My dad bought the truck new in 86 and we have had it ever since. It’s a neat truck but it won’t get out of its own way on the highway.

cadillac_al · 01-18-2022, 09:18 AM

It seems strange that GM would use a th400 behind a 4.3. There may be some value in that rareness but these trucks are going for big money no matter what drivetrain is in them.

Dead Parrot · 01-18-2022, 09:47 AM

Value only matters if you plan on selling. If the plan is to keep it, do what you want to it. You can always put the 4.3 on a roll around cradle in case someone in the future states "I would give you (offer you can't refuse) if only it had the original 4.3 in it." Until that time happens, enjoy the push in the back from a V8.

A.Delaney · 01-18-2022, 03:06 PM

Sounds good to me! Thanks for the reply’s.

52napco · 01-19-2022, 06:45 PM

Put a 5.3 LS in it and drive the crap out of it.

A.Delaney · 01-19-2022, 07:24 PM

Lol not a bad idea. I actually have an all aluminum LS6 382ci stroker sitting in a cradle I could toss in there. I was kinda saving that in hopes of building an 05 Silverado SS clone. Reg cab short bed bangin gears with a T56.

Keith Seymore · 01-20-2022, 11:44 AM

Or - put a manual trans in it.

That should increase the fun factor a few fold.

K

kipps · 01-20-2022, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dead Parrot

Value only matters if you plan on selling. If the plan is to keep it, do what you want to it.

This is very true. The other thing that's true is that you'll never get your money back out of upgrades. If your only goal is flipping the truck, you won't see a return on the cost of swapping the engine. Yes, the truck will likely sell for a little more, but it won't be as much as the parts cost to do the upgrade.

If you intend to flip the truck, focus on cleaning it good, and tuning it up as needed.

If you want to upgrade the truck for your own enjoyment, the sky is the limit.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-20-2022, 04:35 PM

I had one a while back thing couldnt tow worth a damn wasnt able to do 75 threw in a crate 350 ut was alot better

A.Delaney · 01-20-2022, 11:43 PM

Well it’s been in the family since it was new. I have no plans on selling it. V8 it is!

**1957 Chief** · 01-21-2022, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52napco

Put a 5.3 LS in it and drive the crap out of it.

What he says....

Bubba

01-17-2022, 10:51 PM	#1
A.Delaney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Streator IL Posts: 63	86 Silverado value question I have an 86 Silverado short bed 2wd. It’s all original with a 4.3 v6, turbo 400, power everything and A/C. Would it hurt the value of the truck doing a v8 swap? My dad bought the truck new in 86 and we have had it ever since. It’s a neat truck but it won’t get out of its own way on the highway. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 86 Silverado Shortbed

01-18-2022, 09:18 AM	#2
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,334	Re: 86 Silverado value question It seems strange that GM would use a th400 behind a 4.3. There may be some value in that rareness but these trucks are going for big money no matter what drivetrain is in them. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

01-18-2022, 09:47 AM	#3
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,476	Re: 86 Silverado value question Value only matters if you plan on selling. If the plan is to keep it, do what you want to it. You can always put the 4.3 on a roll around cradle in case someone in the future states "I would give you (offer you can't refuse) if only it had the original 4.3 in it." Until that time happens, enjoy the push in the back from a V8.

01-18-2022, 03:06 PM	#4
A.Delaney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Streator IL Posts: 63	Re: 86 Silverado value question Sounds good to me! Thanks for the reply’s. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 86 Silverado Shortbed

01-19-2022, 06:45 PM	#5
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: 86 Silverado value question Put a 5.3 LS in it and drive the crap out of it.

01-19-2022, 07:24 PM	#6
A.Delaney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Streator IL Posts: 63	Re: 86 Silverado value question Lol not a bad idea. I actually have an all aluminum LS6 382ci stroker sitting in a cradle I could toss in there. I was kinda saving that in hopes of building an 05 Silverado SS clone. Reg cab short bed bangin gears with a T56. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 86 Silverado Shortbed

01-20-2022, 11:44 AM	#7
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,145	Re: 86 Silverado value question Or - put a manual trans in it. That should increase the fun factor a few fold. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-20-2022, 04:35 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,260	Re: 86 Silverado value question I had one a while back thing couldnt tow worth a damn wasnt able to do 75 threw in a crate 350 ut was alot better __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-20-2022, 11:43 PM	#10
A.Delaney Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Streator IL Posts: 63	Re: 86 Silverado value question Well it’s been in the family since it was new. I have no plans on selling it. V8 it is! __________________ 72 Chevy C20 86 Silverado Shortbed



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