I have a 1994 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4.3 Vortec Engine that I plan to use in another vehicle for a project. I would prefer to have a carburetor instead of the fuel injection. Is it possible to change the intake maintaining the VORTEC heads? The engine is going into a classic car, and I want to maintain that look, while using the engine I have available to me. And If I change the intake, how will this affect other components?
2006-06-30 10:42:34 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Yes, you can buy an intake manifold for vortec heads using a 4 bbl carburetor. Summit or Jeg's can help you find what you need. The intake goes for about $240 - check Edelbrock part # EDL - 2114 in the Summit catalog or website.
2006-07-02 00:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by Nc Jay 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
speaking in strictly technical terms, the answer is yes you can.
making a 4.3 Vortec look like it belongs in a classic car, no way.
1) Vortecs can have a carbureted manifold swapped in, assuming that your STATE LAWS allow you to do this.
2) Vortecs have a REVERSE water pump rotation that cannot be changed.
3) Vortecs have serpentine belts, on a reverse rotation. Obviously, not era correct. I believe you are talking about a 4.3/262 , also, not era correct.
all told, a new intake, carburetor, fuel preussure regulator, etc. will run you around $2000.00 or so, depending on if you need custom engine mounts, plumbing, wiring, etc.
I don't like the Vortec's architecture, but it is a formidable machine. Since it is the "new" engine, barring the LS1, or Old Iron (1968-1973 corporate blocks). Check out Carcraft.com for engine re-build, upgrade information in their back issues.
hope this helps
2006-06-30 11:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by greydragon_710 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4.3 Vortec Intake
2016-11-17 02:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CAN do it. You might need to purchase a few different things. You will have to get a carburator that will work with a smaller engine like the one mentioned above. You also might, i don't know about this, you might have to change to a different type of distributor, and other things, but it will be a very simple swap and will work without a problem.
2006-06-30 10:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by Adam K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but you need to order a bolt on plate for that engine and you need to get a carborater that will work with the existing engine
2006-06-30 10:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by LittleLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, and i would get rid of that engine they are crap
2006-06-30 10:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by jenny79sue 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋