putting a 4.3L Chevy V6 in a '73 124

leif-amber · Post by **leif-amber** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:00 pm

thanks alot. I emailed him today, I also got a message from someone who put a v8 in their car. Interesting things to consider, and the more I think about it the more I really want to do it. I think it could be one really wicked car.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:24 pm

I admire your ambition, it's a long tricky path you're embarking on! Over the years I've had thoughts about big motors in a coupe or Spider, I've become content with getting the little twincam to make good hp.

v6spider · Post by **v6spider** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:36 pm

Hi Folks,

First off I want to thank you all for the kind words it is very much appreciated...

Amber... again like I said in my email... I will gladly give any information to help you with your quest. I learned alot by doing on the project so I am sure I could lessen the burden of research by sharing mine with you. Anyway, stay in touch..

Mark... just want to say thanks for your realistic support. You and several others on this site and FC.com happen to belong to very respected and knowledgeable crowd. It is this group of people that I have come to respect and appreciate very much for their experiance and willingness to share it with others...

Gerard... How's your spider running? I thought I saw you the other day downtown. Hope all is well with you.

Brad... Hope all is well with you also! Have you ever got your EFI setup going on your spider yet? I am curious as to how that turned out. I will try and give you a call this week. I have been pretty busy at work so i have not had much time to work on the car... *bummer*

Jim... when it comes to conversions... the Chevy Small Block V8 has more performance parts available than any other engine *period*. The 4.3L v6 is based on the Chevy Small Block V8 so just about every part availible for the Small Block will bolt onto the 4.3L V6, plus the parts are relatively inexpensive.

As for sophistication the Chevy Small Block is one of the most raced engines ever and can be purchased over the counter straight from the Chevy Dealer as an aluminum long block for cheaper than any new import engine of the same caliber. Plus it supports any type of induction you can throw at it.

...at this point my 4.3L V6 is putting 300+ HP on pump gas without forced induction. And the engine weighs only a fraction more than a TC. This choice was easy for me to make...

Jim DeShon · Post by **Jim DeShon** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:49 pm

What ever floats your boat ! ...

...J.D.

v6spider · Post by **v6spider** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:15 pm

Jim DeShon wrote:What ever floats your boat ! ... ...J.D.

Yes, we all have our axes to grind....

Jim DeShon · Post by **Jim DeShon** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:36 pm

One thing I am enjoying about this site is that we all can have our own opinion. I hope it stays that way. I will not get into a "pissing contest" over the wide range of opinions that make our hobby so much fun. Just live and enjoy...

...J.D.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:19 pm

well, after all, we each own our car(s) and we're free to modify them as we see fit (at least until Big Brother enters that phase of our lives)

v6spider · Post by **v6spider** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:24 pm

Absolutely boys! That is one of the things that makes America Great! We do get our say most of the time... Get out and enjoy your Spider guys 'cause mine is in pieces on the garage floor!

Jim DeShon · Post by **Jim DeShon** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:39 pm

Mine too !

...J.D.