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- How many miles will a 4.3 Vortec last?
- Is the Chevy 4.3 L V6 a good engine?
- How much power can a Chevy 4.3 make?
- How do I get more power out of my 4.3 Mercruiser?
- Can V6 beat V8?
- Does GM still make 4.3 V6?
- How much oil does a 4.3 V6 take?
- What is so special about a Vortec engine?
- How much boost can a stock 4.3 take?
- What did the 4.3 Vortec come in?
How many miles will a 4.3 Vortec last?
Overall, the 4.3 vortec is a very strong and reliable motor, proven by it being the longest lasting production vortec engine. Generally, these engines are extremely capable of lasting up to 300,000 miles.
Is the Chevy 4.3 L V6 a good engine?
In short, the Chevy 4.3 V6 Vortec is considered one of the most reliable engines that have ever been made by GM. It runs on a lot of mid size trucks and has been known to clock well over 400,000 miles.
How much power can a Chevy 4.3 make?
190hp is the absolute max hp attainable.
How do I get more power out of my 4.3 Mercruiser?
The best upgrade for a 4.3 is to unhook the big plug and the wires to the starter, unbolt it, and replace it with a 5.7. Short of that... You want to build with low to mid range torque in mind. Don't think putting headers and a wild cam are gonna be good, cause they will kill your idle and low end performance.
Can V6 beat V8?
So, yes. A 3.0 liter V6 or V8 are capable of equal amounts of power. However, everything equal, a V8 platform is going to outlast and be smoother than a V6. An inline 6 of V12 would outlast either one and be much smoother while running.
Does GM still make 4.3 V6?
The original engine family was phased out in early 2014, with its final use as the 4.3 L (262 cu in) V6 engine used in Chevrolet and GMC trucks and vans. Its phaseout marks the end of an era of Chevrolet small-block engine designs dating back to the 1955 model year.
How much oil does a 4.3 V6 take?
The 4.3 liter Vortec V6 engine uses 5W30 engine oil in colder climates and 10W40 in warm climates. The 4.3 liter Vortec V6 engine holds four and one-half qts. of engine oil inside the oil pan.
What is so special about a Vortec engine?
The redesigned cylinder heads of a Vortec engine provides for improved combustion efficiency. The intake ports (reshaped) of the engine provides for better cylinder filling and fuel atomization by promoting higher air flow velocities to the combustion chambers via the ports.
How much boost can a stock 4.3 take?
You can pretty easily run 15-20 PSI on the engine.
What did the 4.3 Vortec come in?
The original 4.3L Vortec from the mid-80s, first offered in 1985, until the mid-90s was available in Chevrolet and GMC full-size trucks, G-series vans, Chevrolet Astro vans, GMC Safari vans, Oldsmobile Bravada, GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet S-10, and GMC Sonoma for truck applications.
