I know it could be done, but honestly I don't believe the 4.3 is an engine that you look at to swap into something else. It is quite heavy, and 4.3 specific parts are hard to find or are very expensive, like heads, crank, etc.
There is machining of the block needed to move the starter, and an oil filter relocate kit is needed, custom mounts, you will need to locate or make throttle linkage, TV cable (if it's auto), exhaust will be completely custom, from the manifolds to at least the cat. Rad hoses will be an issue, which may make it necessary to locate a "driver side exit" water pump, of which I don't know if there is one around, it just sounds familiar. Thermostat housing may need to be grabbed from a different application, ECM will be an issue, Power steering pump, alternator, various brackets hoses, wires and related. tranny adapter plate, etc.
This swap is NOT for the faint of heart, your car will most likely be immobile for at least a month, with very thorough planning , I'd speculate, since there is no documentation about a swap like this in a J-body.
There is machining of the block needed to move the starter, and an oil filter relocate kit is needed, custom mounts, you will need to locate or make throttle linkage, TV cable (if it's auto), exhaust will be completely custom, from the manifolds to at least the cat. Rad hoses will be an issue, which may make it necessary to locate a "driver side exit" water pump, of which I don't know if there is one around, it just sounds familiar. Thermostat housing may need to be grabbed from a different application, ECM will be an issue, Power steering pump, alternator, various brackets hoses, wires and related. tranny adapter plate, etc.
This swap is NOT for the faint of heart, your car will most likely be immobile for at least a month, with very thorough planning , I'd speculate, since there is no documentation about a swap like this in a J-body.
