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4.3L Engine Swap to a V8

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Old March 31st, 2010, 1:16 PM
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Hey everybody. I was wandering how much trouble it would be to swap a V6 for a V8. What is involved and is it woth the trouble. What would I need to complete this job? Thanks
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This is dealing with a 1996 Chevy 1500 W/T fuel injected 2WD
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It is worth it. you need the computer, and harness for the V8. I'm not sure what kind of Fuel injection you have, I'll try to research a bit for you. But you may have to change that, '96 was teh first year for the v8 Vortec.
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