chucksue
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Age: 67
Loc: Center all illinois
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09-08-17 02:29 PM - Post#2707064
I just found a 200 cid v6. The block casting number is 461344. It was made in 1978 and 1979. Where can I find a complete rebuild kit pistons and all? I need a distributor also.
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wch
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Age: 52
Loc: TX
Reg: 05-13-17
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09-09-18 08:23 AM - Post#2745713
In response to chucksue
that will be hard to find. just get a good running 4.3 out of something. a 4.3 with a 100k on the clock will go another 100K miles without touching it.
I only say that because 4.3's are easy to find. the early v6 stuff is tough to find
Casey
1966 Impala,2dr,283,PG,Wilwood brakes
1985 Chevrolet,C20,350,th400
1986 Chevrolet, Corvette,400ci Dart SHP,TH350
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Edited by wch on 09-09-18 08:27 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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1983G20Van
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Loc: Bedford, Texas, USA
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09-10-18 07:07 AM - Post#2745793
In response to chucksue
I just found a 200 cid v6. The block casting number is 461344. It was made in 1978 and 1979. Where can I find a complete rebuild kit pistons and all? I need a distributor also.
200 or 229 for that matter are not worth building IMO. A 4.3 Vortec is a MUCH better engine. It has the same external dimensions and makes 2x the power with better fuel efficiency. Thanks to the marine use you can get a cast iron or aluminum Vortec 4bbl intake and use a small 500 cfm Edelbrock or Q-Jet and make ~230 HP from a stock Vortec engine. I would use the hottest factory roller cam out of a 1993-1994 Vin W CPI engine. The Vortec 4.3 also has revised firing angles and a balance shaft and will run ALOT smoother than an odd fire 200.
| 1983 G20 Van, 350 TPI, Ported 906 Vortecs, Edelbrock 3817 Base, ASM oversize runners. Reed Custom Roller cam, 700r4, 12 bolt with 3.08 gears, Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers, true duals |
Edited by 1983G20Van on 09-10-18 07:07 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Mercedes
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Reg: 07-09-18
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09-13-18 01:52 PM - Post#2746064
In response to 1983G20Van
If you check with Northern Auto Parts, you can buy nearly any engine kit from them. The parts on that engine are shared with other Chevrolet engines.
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