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« on: February 02, 2007, 08:05:50 PM » |
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Just a short quistion would a 3.8 buick v6 in a s10 be swap or would the truck stay in production?
thans much
terry
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2007, 10:34:28 PM » |
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would be an eng. swap--would run M/P
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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2007, 03:17:04 PM » |
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My first thought it would move it to m/mp. But the 4.3-2.8 were in the s10/15. the 3.8 in the slyclone.
With any sbc in 55-57 chevy not being a swap. Did not know if the same would be true with the 3.8.
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2007, 05:31:20 PM » |
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Terry, if you use a Chevy V6 that has the same basic block design as any original motor for the vehicle, it should not be a swap regardless of size. Since Buick motors did not come in chevys, it would be considered a swap. Now if you cannot tell the difference between the 2 motors without program, and a list of motor numbers, you could be disappointed when asked for proof.
Just the opinion of another racer, I don't make the rules, I just try to keep up with the changes...
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2007, 07:59:21 PM » |
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I hate to keep using this term but, "IN THE INTEREST OF ACCURACY" GM DID put Buick V6s in, for instance, my gutless, head gasket blowing, un-even firing, no mileage CHEVROLET '82 El Camino. A genuine piece of Doo-Doo! Loved it!
Apparantly the corporation was desperate in those days whether it be smog related or greed. It may be worth an investigation since the S-10 was, I recall, produced then (or were they still (Izusus) LUVS? They too could have been cursed with a Buick motor- or, come to think, were their engines all the equally pathetically gutless 60 degree V6?
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2007, 10:47:28 AM » |
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The used the tubo 3.8 for 2-3 years in the gmc s15 grill tale gate is the only change from the s10.
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2007, 12:20:25 PM » |
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That may be the good news, but we are back to the same question, is it the same basic block design as was offered in the year truck you have. If the basic design is the same you have the argument it is like the 350 in the 57, if not, it's the 396...
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MSA Lakester #1000 my fastest mile 245 and change, 84 ci turbobusa motor... but Corey's 233 MPH H/BFL record is still 3MPH faster than mine.
Builder of Bike 278 1000cc APS-G, Kids Red Hat Record 208.959 (old PS rules)
Other kids A-G record 179.172 Josh O record 182.266
Co-owner of the Amo Steele Streamliner, #1411... still sorting
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2007, 01:55:26 PM » |
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Terry, If you can come up with some documentation that GM built S-10 the year you want to run, with a Buick type engine then you have a case. If not you are pounding sand in a rat hole. Now both even and odd fire Buick type motors have the distributor in the front at an angle and the oil pump is in the front cover. I never seen an S-10 with a Buick type in it myself. Doug Odom in big ditch
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2007, 08:31:34 PM » |
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Moter got sold out from under me so dead issue,  I do thank all for your input.this has to be the best from of motor sport. Terry |
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« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2007, 11:02:56 AM » |
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good, now put in a big block and go have some fun.........................  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2007, 11:09:28 AM » |
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Now that sounds like a SWAP
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MSA Lakester #1000 my fastest mile 245 and change, 84 ci turbobusa motor... but Corey's 233 MPH H/BFL record is still 3MPH faster than mine.
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Other kids A-G record 179.172 Josh O record 182.266
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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2007, 11:30:07 AM » |
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Swap the rule for something that makes sense and it won't create so much confusion at the end of the day.
Then you can spend a lot more time having fun.
For every new rule in the book, require that 2 others be taken out.
This one would be a good start.
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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2007, 09:09:03 PM » |
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I got to come up with some thing may just throw an old dirt track moter in and play some more may be som alky. for me and the truck  |
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« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2007, 03:21:43 PM » |
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some early rags say its a 3.8 (prototypes and show trucks), but later versions of the syclone/typhoon were 4.3 L. http://www.sportmachines.com/magrack/index.php |
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