Engine swap

Asked by Cynthia Apr 10, 2016 at 05:15 PM about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have an engine motor that someone gave to me
the only thing i know about it is that it came out of
an S10...how do i figure anything out about it?? Is
there even a point...will it fit in my 97 Chevy
Silverado 1500 extended cab with a 4.3 ?

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It would have to be the 4.3L V6 engine to work in your truck. If it is a V8 engine, then you would have to do some modifications to make it work.

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