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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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So I'm stuck with a 4.3L five speed manual...anyway to make it run pretty good without downright putting in a new engine...i'm a college kid, it's my daily driver, I can't afford an engine swap
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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I would save your money for a 5.3. Or even better a 6.0. Or try some nitrous
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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you could always run the sy/ty manifolds an turbo it or do a rear mount...
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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I had a 4.3 with volant air box, gibson shorties and cat back and a jet chip and it moved pretty good fot what it was.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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whats pretty good?
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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dont even bother with it...
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by silveradokidd_4518
dont even bother with it...
Word.

Save your money for a 6.0.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Save your money, I hate V-6 trucks with exhaust. I think they sound terrible. Wait and buy a 6.0.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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For 300-500 bucks u could put 100 shot of spray on it and make it go.....
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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GEARS. Get that little motor reving 4.11's are very nice, and would work well if a engine swap is in your future.
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