4.3L Vs 3.8 dimensions...

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4.3L Vs 3.8 dimensions...

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How much bigger is a 4.3 than a 3.8, external dimension wise. Just have a few ideas up my sleeve.... :twisted:
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get em out! SC 3.8 is faster than a 4.3
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They're probably about the same....they're both 90-degree V6s...one is a Chevy and the other is a Buick.

FYI: The LG3 (not to be confused with the 3.8L Buick V6 LG3) Vortec 4300 V6 produces 200 hp, 260 ft-lbs trq.
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bonnevillain wrote:get em out! SC 3.8 is faster than a 4.3
What about the turbo 4.3's that came in cyclones and typhoons? It gets those 4k+ lb bricks pretty far in the 1/4.

I do remember these 2 motors being compared a while back.. IIRC they share nothing in common other than the 90* v6 part.
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the 4.3 Vortec in my buddy's blazer is REALLY short and looks tiny and it even has a smaller radiator than the Bonneville :bsnicker: . I wouldn't be at all surprised if you could stuff one into a Bonne. Transmission and drivetrain would be a whole nother story though.
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The only thing they have in common are the valve lifters. Literally.

You'd get more out of an L67 and the fit wouldn't be a problem.
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01bonneSC wrote:How much bigger is a 4.3 than a 3.8, external dimension wise. Just have a few ideas up my sleeve.... :twisted:
It is wider, slighly longer in length, and heavier overall...also the bellhousing is the corp V8 pattern on most (if not all ) of the 90degree V6 Chevy blocks. Dimensions are due to freestanding 4" diameter bores...carried over from the SBC V8 block it is derrived from.

The Buick 3800 will be a better fit in most cases, just due to the accessory drive setup will make it more compact overall.
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Dude just buy a Cyclone or Typhoon.
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Allmachtige wrote:Dude just buy a Cyclone or Typhoon.
Oh, but this would be SO MUCH COOLER than a Cyclone or Typhoon....actually I'd prob try to make this work before before screwing around with a 4.3L..... :twisted: ....http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/Engin ... engCat=rpo
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Re: 4.3L Vs 3.8 dimensions...

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If you really want an engine swap project, go for an LS4 swap.
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