KoreySS Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 My dads engine in his 2000 silverado is shot! Only 57,000 MI!! He asked if I would do some research for him. Does any one know the best way to do this? Any part#'s I could start with? How much for a crate 4.3 L V-6? Just trying to find the cheapest most reliable way for him! Any help @ all would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks guys! P.S. The dealer he bought the truck from 6 years ago told him today that there were 2 4.3's? His was the more expensive of the 2?? Does anyone know anything about that? Sounds fishy to me! Korey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtie70SS Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I bought a take-out engine about 3 years ago for a buddies S-10 Blazer...it was a 97. It was a killer deal $1100 with intake injectors, brackets, oil pan, etc. A re-man was $1400 and I got a new one cheaper. They come out of damaged new vehicles, like off of the assembly line, or wrecked on a test drive. They are guarenteed to have less than 50 miles. I got mine from Stricker Auto Parts but a junkyard near you may have a similar deal. It is probably the best/cheapest way to go vs a rebuild...hell the injector spider alone would have added another $300 if I would have had to buy one. Good luck. Later Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bseen Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I dont know if you want a used one but I have one out of a 01 s10 with 27k miles for $650 if you pick up. I have started it and runs good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxySS Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Yes, there are two standard 4.3's. There is a W edition that has 180 horse I believe. Then there is a X edition that is 190 horse (this one was used in 4X4's.) However, there is also another High output edition that was used in S-10 SS's and some Extremes I believe. The main difference between the High Output and the X and W's is that the High Output has Central Port Injection where as the others have TBI. My suggestion, check www.S10forum.com There is a ton of information on there and you very well might find motors on their For Sale/Wanted section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Yes, there are two standard 4.3's. There is a W edition that has 180 horse I believe. Then there is a X edition that is 190 horse (this one was used in 4X4's.) However, there is also another High output edition that was used in S-10 SS's and some Extremes I believe. The main difference between the High Output and the X and W's is that the High Output has Central Port Injection where as the others have TBI. My suggestion, check www.S10forum.com There is a ton of information on there and you very well might find motors on their For Sale/Wanted section. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are those letters you're posting in the vin or something? I know the 4.3's available in my S-10 SS were RPO LF6 for the 180 horse CPI, and L35 for the 190 horse CPI. 4x4 came with the L35 automatically when the V6 was ordered, but the L35 was a cost option above the LF6 on all V6 2wd's including the SS and Extreme versions. BTW, this is the best online search engine for salvage yards I have EVER used to support my side business. http://www.car-part.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxySS Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Yes, the X and W's are in the VIN on the S-10's. I may be a little off with what I told you about each of the different engines because it's been a while since I've messed around with the S-10. Ever since I got the SS the s-10 has just been sitting there soaking up the rain! From what I can remember it should be pretty damn close though. I'm not sure if they changed any of the codes or anything after '96 either. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Yes, the X and W's are in the VIN on the S-10's. I may be a little off with what I told you about each of the different engines because it's been a while since I've messed around with the S-10. Ever since I got the SS the s-10 has just been sitting there soaking up the rain! From what I can remember it should be pretty damn close though. I'm not sure if they changed any of the codes or anything after '96 either. Hope that helps. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, I know the RPO codes were the same LF6/L35 from my '96 S-10SS up to the 2003 Extreme I was looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 there is only one listed for an 00' full size truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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