Can I swap out a 1996 4.3 v6 vortec for a 2001 4.3 v6 vortec bouth chevy blazer s10?

Question

I have a 1996 4.3 v6 vortec chevy blazer s10 with high mileage, so got a hold of a 2001 4.3 v6 vortec with tanny. Will it fit completely with no issues and run?

Answer 1

Yes you can but it is a little harder then you would hope the emissions controls, electrical and fuel systems are not the same now there are two ways to do that swap one is to get all the other stuff along with the 2001 and swap it too or 2 just swap the intake and exhaust from the 96 the only problem you may run into with that is the transmissions computer controls they may not be the same so if you swap the trans your going to have to use the wire harness and computer from the 2001 also the 2wd and 4wd are not the same either and the axle gearing need to be the same or the computer will have to be re-programed so the trans shifts correctly and the speedo reads right the option sticker in the clove box will give you your best info to see what matches between the two as that will show the gear ratio and trans type you can get an options code book from your dealer to find out what all those funny numbers mean. good luck

Answer 2

1996 S10 Blazer

Answer 3

1996 Chevy Blazer Parts

Answer 4

All you got to do is swap some sensors over due to the cannonplug. Just did 97 to 2000.

Answer 5

It should. If there are some plug ins or tubes that are different take the originals off the old engine and put them on the new one to make it compatible. That goes for any other parts that may not match.

Answer 6

Yes and with minimal electrical change overs as well.

Answer 7

all you mite have to do is make new enigne brackets. it should work with not many issues

Answer 8

yeah