What's to happen to the 4.3

[POINTER94]

GM is going to discontinue the S10 and blazer line. I don't know if they use the 4.3L, v6, in any other vehile, so what is going to happen as it was the mainstay of the I/O V6 market. <br /><br />Any insights to what is going to happen?

 

[Hooty]

Re: What's to happen to the 4.3

They're gonna start using inline 5 cylinder engines.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[tylerin]

Re: What's to happen to the 4.3

Chevy's introducing a SUV called the Equinox in 05. Its a small SUV that will be equipped w/ a v-6. I would imagine 4.3. I pesonally don't see them getting rid of this motor, which is basically the 350 chevy with 2 cylinders cut off of it. Just my opinion though

 

[one more cast]

Re: What's to happen to the 4.3

I have a 4.3 in my 2002 silverado short box 4x4 a little gutless but I get 19-21 mpg.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: What's to happen to the 4.3

Just because the engine is not used for cars any longer does not mean it's a goner. Look at the 3.0 OMC/Merc. Has not seen suty in a car for a long time but you can still buy one brand new.

 

[KennyKenCan]

Re: What's to happen to the 4.3

GM does have intentions of discontinuing the 4.3 Vortec in the near future and replace it with their new inline 5 cylinder and the old vunrable 250 c.i. inline six cylinder, now made out of aluminum, with a overhead cam.<br /><br />Don't be surprised to begin seeing these engines enter the marine world in the near future.

 

[crab bait]

Re: What's to happen to the 4.3

have a 4.3 vortec in my astro van.. really like it... snappy power an great mpg... <br /><br />how can ya beat a sawed-off 350... great motor..

 

[one more cast]

Re: What's to happen to the 4.3

My 4.3 goes back to the shop tomorrow for an intake manifold leak,AGAIN. 2002 with 37000 miles.This truck is starting to annoy me.