vortec swap

[alaskan]

threw a rod through the in my typhoon. i scored a motor out of a 98 astrovan. not exactly sure what all i need to do the swap. would appreiciate ideas. also if you have parts for sale to go with the swap post them up please

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: vortec swap

you will need the 4x4 oil pan. if your engine doesn't have the cast aluminum pan you can use the one you have, you'll need to het your intake welded up, redrill the intake holes on the heads and seal the stock holes. you might need to relocate the knock sensor but that about covers it.

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: vortec swap

I posted a response yesterday to someone looking to use a Vortec shortblock (ie san the heads) and I have a thread in the Member Project of my Truck/ 03 Vortec swap.

 

[jpalmer]

Re: vortec swap

if you need the pan for that,i have one.great condition.

 

[alaskan]

Re: vortec swap

i got the oil pan. the van the motor came out of was an awd van. what i do relly need is an intake manifold that is machined for vortec heads. also when removing the balance shaft you remove the old bearing and then install a new set so that the oil passages are plugged right? is there anything else??

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: vortec swap

if you take out the balance shaft i think you need to find some freeze plugs to go in the block

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: vortec swap

Try this
http://phpbb2.turbotimelounge.us/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1144

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: vortec swap

i got the oil pan. the van the motor came out of was an awd van. what i do relly need is an intake manifold that is machined for vortec heads. also when removing the balance shaft you remove the old bearing and then install a new set so that the oil passages are plugged right? is there anything else??

I left the balance shaft in.

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: vortec swap

i did too since mine is just a mock up/temp driver

 

[jwaller]

Re: vortec swap

I've done this swap for lots of customers. lemme know if I can help.