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: Average price for a junkyard 4.3L? Nikkon 07-03-2002, 12:27 AM Like it says, I was wondering what the average price I should expect to pay is for a chevy 4.3L Vortec engine? It'll be going into an '85 Toyota, so Ill have to take out most of its drivetrain too (you guys already knew that :rasta: ). I did a quick search and came up with prices like $300 for the whole shabang(motor, fuel pump, computer, tranny). This seemed like there was no way it could be the norm so I was wonderin what can I actually expect? Thanks for the info! Brad 07-03-2002, 12:45 AM got my TBI for 240 i think. vortecs are gonna be a little more IF you can find one at a junkyard. anyway pull off all the shit you dont need like flexplate, accessories you dont need, anything to get the price lower. i shoulda tossed a few more things before i brought it up front but didnt occur to me. this is a must if your going to pick n pull but i didnt see anything new enough to have a vortec motor, i know ive seen brand new ones on ebay for 800 shipped..............course this was after i bought mine and started tearing it down:mad: :( BillaVista 07-03-2002, 05:11 AM check here: http://car-part.com/index.htm DRM 07-03-2002, 06:16 AM I bought a complete non Vortec, 1987 TBI 4.3L chevy van for $650. I figured it was worth something to be able to pull all wiring myself, and drive the van to know what I was getting. Not the cheapest, but I *know* the motor runs pretty good. convertiyota 07-03-2002, 06:29 AM I got my TBI for $300, decided not to run it and sold it on ebay form $330. LAME 07-03-2002, 07:33 AM $200 complete motor w/brain A friend just payed $100 for a running Caprice with a 4.3.. Erich In AZ 07-03-2002, 11:29 AM Just FYI, I know a guy that has some new longblock vortec 4.3's for $900.00. They are from some company that takes new cars and does electric/hybrid conversions on them. I even think he warrantys them. I have some pics up here: http://community.webshots.com/album/41766483rWuVYH Nikkon 07-03-2002, 02:31 PM Thanks for the replies guys. Sounds like it can be done cheaper than I thought. Sweet. I'm headed to the pick your part! Thanks again. keep 'em comin! road1will 07-03-2002, 06:19 PM Originally posted by LAME $200 complete motor w/brain A friend just payed $100 for a running Caprice with a 4.3.. later caprices at least had the L99 4.3 V8... | |