New Member-Transplant

[BstedElky]

Greetings. New member for the forums from Hawaii Been lurking for a bit researching my build, now that I got an engine, hope to capitalize on the input. Looking to swap out my old worn out 4.3 in my 86 El Camino for a new to me 4.3 Syclone motor. Have the engine and components, couple ECUs, and most of the hardware. Doing a light tear down to clean out any residue, check for damage, and install some fresh gaskets.

 

[Baythan]

Re: New Member-Transplant

Welcome!

Sounds like an interesting project. Looks like the Elky is the right color. :tup:

Looking forward to news as it progresses. opcorn2:

 

[SVO]

Re: New Member-Transplant

Aloha, looks fun. Let me know if you need something I might have it in my syty bone yard.
Good luck, aloha...........

 

[BstedElky]

Re: New Member-Transplant

Welcome!

Sounds like an interesting project. Looks like the Elky is the right color. :tup:

Looking forward to news as it progresses. opcorn2:

Thanks, My Elky is 2-tone, silver on the bottom. Should be interesting. I have a pretty hard set deadline of May.

 

[BstedElky]

Re: New Member-Transplant

Aloha, looks fun. Let me know if you need something I might have it in my syty bone yard.
Good luck, aloha...........

I'm sure I'll be in touch. PM me your #. In the process of getting new head gaskets and miscellaneous sensors. I broke a couple parts stripping it down, but figured I'd have to replace them anyway. One challenge I know for sure is getting the right throttle cable since the orientation of the throttle bodies are different. There was a guy on here that's done this down in GA, so I've got some of his photos to look at.

 

[Syclone1453]

Re: New Member-Transplant

Welcome. Lots of info here and helpful members. Good luck.

 

[Sy1192]

Re: New Member-Transplant

I recall seeing Buick 3.8 turbo powered Elco's way back when.
But never a Sy/Ty powered one.

Congrats and best of luck on what could be one fun ride!

 

[BstedElky]

Re: New Member-Transplant

I recall seeing Buick 3.8 turbo powered Elco's way back when.
But never a Sy/Ty powered one.

Congrats and best of luck on what could be one fun ride!

http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48318

Back in 12 the guy completed it.