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KrazyRay · 02-18-2013, 06:08 PM

I went to pick up another parts truck and came home with this. Its an 87 2wd shortbed that used to be a county truck so its stripped down pretty good. Single gas tank, warning lights and a 4.3 V6. The engine needs to be replaced, but the CA tags are good until August. This one is too clean to part out so I need to find a 4.3 since its a heinous crime to upgrade to a V8 here in CA. Also, a V8 would require a new computer and harness. Any ideas on fuel economy and reliability with the 4.3? How about a 3/5 drop?

02-18-2013, 06:08 PM	#1
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	87 gmc swb I went to pick up another parts truck and came home with this. Its an 87 2wd shortbed that used to be a county truck so its stripped down pretty good. Single gas tank, warning lights and a 4.3 V6. The engine needs to be replaced, but the CA tags are good until August. This one is too clean to part out so I need to find a 4.3 since its a heinous crime to upgrade to a V8 here in CA. Also, a V8 would require a new computer and harness. Any ideas on fuel economy and reliability with the 4.3? How about a 3/5 drop? Attached Images



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