305 engines?

Question

i have 92 chevy pick up which now has v-6 4.3 liter engine would like to know if a 305 will fit in there with out any major changes

Answer 1

If you have an S-10 it will fit, but will require significant changes. If you have a 1500, it should fit, assuming 305, is 5.3L in metric. I can't remember the conversion right now. You would have to most likely install new mounting brackets and might have to do some work with the tranny and computer. Here is the bottom line on engine swaps, it is almost always cheaper to go out and buy a used V8 truck from the same year.

Answer 2

The "verdict" seems to be in. Keep the 305. If there is nothing wrong with it, the potential is great. Figuring that you are keeping the truck because you want some of the truck capability, one doubts that you need to build a racing engine. But you could get a bit more power out of it without spending a lot of money. You probably already know that. Or at least know the web-site to look at to get help in this area. As for looks, the wheel/tire advice is good. But since it is a truck, don't go too far overboard here. There is no need to buy really big chrome rims with almost no rubber in the tires. Remember, you want to keep some of the truck benefits. What some "sleepers" are doing is paying particular attention to the transmission. The technology in the '96 is almost 20 years old. You can replace that transmission with newer stuff that delivers a better off the line performance, and also better mileage. The more gears the better, and overdrive is cheap these days.

Answer 3

It's a bolt up. Why on earth would you trade a 262 cu. in. V6 that gets reasonably good mileage for a weak sister 305? Granted you'll be getting 10 - 20 more horsepower but it's in the wrong rpm. range. The 262 has the 3.48 stroke crankshaft which will get more torque at a lower rpm. I know you like the noise of a small block Chevy V8 so do I. I've had all the good ones. 283's, 327's, 396 all horse powers from the 325 hp. a 350 - 396, to the 375 hp. motors. My last mother 69 Chevelle was a fully blue -printed 425 hp. 427. what a ride that was. I pitifully watched my fathers garage stood a 70 LS6, 450 hp. 454. We never however "did the final deed". I didn't want to get beat and I didn't want my dad whining if I beat him in a quarter mile. Have fun with your project.

Answer 4

IF...IF it's a full size truck you will have no problems. The 4.3 V-6 is just a V-8 that's missing two cylinders. My guess is the frame is already drilled/punched for the motor mounts and I suspect the motor mounts on the 4.3 are identical to V-8 mounts. Simply move the mounts to the correct holes and bolt the 305 in.

Answer 5

yes, it will fit, you will need some different brackets and maybe a different radiator. There are kits available from companies like northern auto parts in sioux city iowa (northernautoparts.com) or summit racing that have all the parts for this common engine swap. You will even be able to get exhaust headers for that truck

Answer 6

might have to change the motor mounts but other than that it should bolt right in, of course if your going to keep it computerized you will have to have the computer for the 305 if it is fuel injected.

Answer 7

View this site's forum. Excellent place to go for lots of info about S-10 trucks. Good luck.

With a big enough hammer, anything is possible. ;p

Answer 8

Is it a full size or an S-10 Series??

Answer 9

buy a truck with a 350 in it.you WILL save money.

Answer 10

yes it should go in without any major work