Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Smokin72on20s · 09-23-2009, 03:56 PM

Im looking to put a 93 GMC typhoon engine into my 72 short bed 2wd. I was going to use a stock 700r4 so no awd. I really like this motor and it would def. be a unique swap. Also, since its essentially a small block, the swap shouldnt be too hard and the power is good enough to make this truck pretty quick. Your thoughts/opinions? And yes, i know this is not practical, but say i wanted to do it.

**SactoJim** · 09-23-2009, 04:05 PM

Sounds like a cool idea to me......I go with a build 200R4 for the better 1st - 2nd ratio spread. Probably help a little with keeping the turbo spooled up.

I've always loved the Cyclone and Typhoon.

Smokin72on20s · 09-23-2009, 04:26 PM

Found a typhoon motor, has a main bearing knock however, shouldnt be too hard to rebuild, guy hasnt given me a price yet, its just like rebuilding a regular 4.3 v6 right?

truckster · 09-23-2009, 04:41 PM

If my memory serves, the Typhoon and Syclone only had about a 400 lb. load rating. I'd check the curb weight against the weight of your truck and how you intend to use it.

Smokin72on20s · 09-23-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

If my memory serves, the Typhoon and Syclone only had about a 400 lb. load rating. I'd check the curb weight against the weight of your truck and how you intend to use it.

Just going to use it as a cruiser, not going to pull anything. I think a shortbed 2wd 72 pickup weighs about the same as an awd typhoon.

6772owner · 09-23-2009, 05:12 PM

I would say that the load rating had to do with the full time t-case, but I could be wrong. Sounds like a cool idea to me, and I havent seen one yet, so unique as well. Go for it!

QKENUF4U · 09-23-2009, 05:31 PM

sounds cool.... if ya can afford it then go for it.... def. different....

mclairmo · 09-23-2009, 05:39 PM

Sounds cool to me.

texanidiot25 · 09-23-2009, 05:41 PM

When you consider that this turbo version puts out way more than the normal 4.3L V6 that they put in the bloated GMT800s and early 900s, this motor will be fine.

The 4.3L V6 thinks it's a V8 when it comes to torque, it will be fine.

**Thealien** · 09-23-2009, 05:47 PM

I like the idea. Always liked the typhoon

neonlarry · 09-23-2009, 05:53 PM

Just make sure you get the wiring harness and computer.

Smokin72on20s · 09-23-2009, 06:12 PM

so 200R4 trans vs. a 700R4 with this set-up? What kind of gears should best? looking for quickness, not top speed, also, i will be running a 20" wheel

**SactoJim** · 09-23-2009, 06:39 PM

3.73:1 seem to be the best choice when using an overdrive auto. Have a 700 in mine with 3.73......no complaints.

big_al_71 · 09-23-2009, 06:41 PM

That built will be totally

I have considered puttin a single turbo 2jze from a supra into an old bucket trying to copy the old farm truck and do some serious quiet spanking to others on the road....go for it keep us posted...

sourkraut · 09-23-2009, 08:53 PM

That would be super cool! Have you seen that one guy on youtube that has his cyclone all hopped up and rippen down the street? I say go for it!

09-23-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. Im looking to put a 93 GMC typhoon engine into my 72 short bed 2wd. I was going to use a stock 700r4 so no awd. I really like this motor and it would def. be a unique swap. Also, since its essentially a small block, the swap shouldnt be too hard and the power is good enough to make this truck pretty quick. Your thoughts/opinions? And yes, i know this is not practical, but say i wanted to do it. __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-23-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. Sounds like a cool idea to me......I go with a build 200R4 for the better 1st - 2nd ratio spread. Probably help a little with keeping the turbo spooled up. I've always loved the Cyclone and Typhoon. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-23-2009, 04:26 PM	#3
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. Found a typhoon motor, has a main bearing knock however, shouldnt be too hard to rebuild, guy hasnt given me a price yet, its just like rebuilding a regular 4.3 v6 right? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-23-2009, 04:41 PM	#4
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,998	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. If my memory serves, the Typhoon and Syclone only had about a 400 lb. load rating. I'd check the curb weight against the weight of your truck and how you intend to use it.

09-23-2009, 05:12 PM	#6
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. I would say that the load rating had to do with the full time t-case, but I could be wrong. Sounds like a cool idea to me, and I havent seen one yet, so unique as well. Go for it! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

09-23-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. sounds cool.... if ya can afford it then go for it.... def. different....

09-23-2009, 05:39 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. Sounds cool to me.

09-23-2009, 05:41 PM	#9
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. When you consider that this turbo version puts out way more than the normal 4.3L V6 that they put in the bloated GMT800s and early 900s, this motor will be fine. The 4.3L V6 thinks it's a V8 when it comes to torque, it will be fine.

09-23-2009, 05:47 PM	#10
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,138	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. I like the idea. Always liked the typhoon

09-23-2009, 05:53 PM	#11
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. Just make sure you get the wiring harness and computer. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

09-23-2009, 06:12 PM	#12
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. so 200R4 trans vs. a 700R4 with this set-up? What kind of gears should best? looking for quickness, not top speed, also, i will be running a 20" wheel __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

09-23-2009, 06:39 PM	#13
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. 3.73:1 seem to be the best choice when using an overdrive auto. Have a 700 in mine with 3.73......no complaints. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. That built will be totally I have considered puttin a single turbo 2jze from a supra into an old bucket trying to copy the old farm truck and do some serious quiet spanking to others on the road....go for it keep us posted... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#15
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Opinion: Typhoon engine in a 72.. That would be super cool! Have you seen that one guy on youtube that has his cyclone all hopped up and rippen down the street? I say go for it! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200



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