ANYTHING TO DO WITH SWAPPING A V8 OR DIESEL INTO THE ASTRO/SAFARI
Global Announcement Help Wanted
by
MountainManJoe »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
» in
Announcements
I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
Tech savvyness would be an asset, but not required.
A good command of English is...
0 Replies
40300 Views
Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
Project thoughts.
Replies: 5
by
original_balzer »
Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:37 pm
I hope its not too tech for here but its an overall project so I didnt know where to put it. As some of you may know my 86 2WD astro is currently...
5 Replies
4523 Views
Last post by original_balzer
Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:54 am
Hello... and a swap question
Replies: 46
by
BULLDOZER »
Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:59 pm
Hello, this is my first post here. I have a problem, my beloved astro threw a rod, so the motor is no longer with us. I have a few options, one is I...
46 Replies
19713 Views
Last post by HPbyStan
Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:00 pm
1 Replies
2519 Views
Last post by HPbyStan
Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:23 pm
7 Replies
4852 Views
Last post by COMP
Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:27 am
Ideal Shroud for Taurus E-fan
Replies: 3
by
reaper »
Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:30 pm
Ive seen & heard a bit about Taurus E-fan coversions.
I am in the process of doing the conversion on my 350 stro.
Typical uses are daily street...
3 Replies
3163 Views
Last post by s10-den
Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:29 am
tbi to efi convert?
Replies: 4
by
k120189 »
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:59 pm
i can get my hands on a free chevy v8....its tbi....
would converting to work in my van be as easy as buying somethign like this
and bolting it...
4 Replies
3417 Views
Last post by lockdoc
Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:10 pm
V8 questions,, tried search.
Replies: 7
by
THier »
Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:08 pm
Hello all,
I have had my 1997 AWD Safari since 1999, I love it but I use it more as a spare - winter vehicle. I have a low 12 second PT Cruiser for...
7 Replies
4853 Views
Last post by mdmead
Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:36 am
motor mounts
Replies: 14
by
jakepatch »
Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:02 am
I have recieved a few questions about motor mounts lately and just thought I'd let everyone know that I am no longer able to make them. I just sold...
14 Replies
6695 Views
Last post by THier
Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:30 pm
ECU and chip replacement
Replies: 5
by
kc5gxl »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:14 pm
Hello all;
I don't seem to have the 7747 ecu, so I scanned it to see if I can still only replace the chip to a V8 chip, or if I have to replace the...
5 Replies
3323 Views
Last post by s10-den
Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:16 am
6 Replies
3838 Views
Last post by s10-den
Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:05 pm
What do I do for the oil pan?
Replies: 23
by
gabequest »
Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:52 pm
Yo Folks: Getting things together for a vortec 5.7 LT1 into my 98 lifted 4WD astro. What do I need to do for the oil pan?
23 Replies
9426 Views
Last post by gabequest
Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:21 pm
BB TBI??
Replies: 9
by
reaper »
Thu May 08, 2008 11:28 am
I previously had plans to run a holley 670 TBI unit with Edelbrock intake,but I have been thinking about using a early to mid 90's 454 TBI with a jet...
9 Replies
3864 Views
Last post by dafrogtoad
Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:24 pm
RS w/OEM LS1?
Replies: 6
by
Water Boy »
Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:20 pm
I saw this response over on another site.
Quite...
GM tested several V8 Astros over the years including one RS with an LT1
Quote...
I asked for more...
6 Replies
2970 Views
Last post by zook94
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:15 pm
camshaft question
Replies: 7
by
astroblastin »
Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:32 pm
Hello I called a chevy dealership about ordering the ramjet camshaft. They went and told me they were backordered. Should I wait or are there other...
7 Replies
3088 Views
Last post by SoCalli V8
Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:25 pm
9 Replies
3053 Views
Last post by Gordon
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:40 pm
5 Replies
2637 Views
Last post by Rockwerx
Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:06 am
Engine balancing question
Replies: 12
by
astroblastin »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:20 pm
I had my engine balanced and I was told that the crank had to have a little weight added to it to get it balanced.The crank did not need to be...
12 Replies
3351 Views
Last post by GEJ
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:23 pm
V8 Swap/Opinions
Replies: 3
by
tonyrigatoni »
Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:09 pm
Hi
I've searched the forums but can't locate the info I need. I've got a 92 AWD, sick engine (failed smog due to low compression) and looking to do a...
3 Replies
2081 Views
Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:19 am
V-8 swap, prom replacement
Replies: 3
by
kc5gxl »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:33 pm
Hello again all;
I am putting a 305, don't ask, into my 91 Safari. I am told by some folks that all I need to replace on the ecm is the chip. Others...
3 Replies
1965 Views
Last post by kc5gxl
Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:15 pm
Starter/flywheel questions
Replies: 3
by
dj_joker_2002 »
Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:33 pm
I used the flywheel from the V6 on my v8 swap and then used a starter I had from a previous project, Never thought about the flywheel wne whether its...
3 Replies
1657 Views
Last post by kc5gxl
Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:10 am
350 Short Block
Replies: 3
by
Rebel »
Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:52 pm
Here's a 350 4 bolt roller in case anyone is looking to swap.
Feedbacks good,,got a couple of issues but what a deal if you leave it stock,,even...
3 Replies
1774 Views
Last post by Cobra
Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:22 pm
TBI Mods
Replies: 15
by
GEJ »
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:13 am
There was a thread about TBI mods on AS and of course it is down. #-o So Calli gave me ref links that I hadn't finished with and intended to ref back...
15 Replies
5167 Views
Last post by Jboy2
Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:29 pm
5.7 Block
Replies: 13
by
Rebel »
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:10 pm
Wonder what buying a 5.7 roller block means ? :-k
Why why why ???? I really don't like Ebay but this block was so close and for 50 bocks I couldn't...
13 Replies
3665 Views
Last post by Rebel
Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:05 am
AWD V8 swap question
Replies: 3
by
Gordon »
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:33 am
Ok so i have a 91 astro AWD... I found mounts.... I can make the oilpan.
Question is...
i wanna use a 1991 Caprice engine in the van but the cars...
3 Replies
1980 Views
Last post by lockdoc
Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:43 pm
Power Steering configuration
Replies: 1
by
Xephius »
Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:39 pm
Hey guys,
I wanted to see how everyone else has configured their power steering pump setup. As far as I can tell, the high pressure hose goes from...
1 Replies
1358 Views
Last post by mikedamech
Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:58 am
LT1 Headers
Replies: 1
by
Xephius »
Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:26 pm
Hey all,
So I have LT1 out of a 95 Trans Am sitting in my garage. I also have a set of Elderbrock LT1 long tube headers that came with the engine....
1 Replies
1380 Views
Last post by mikedamech
Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:12 am
Oil and Transmission coolers
Replies: 5
by
Xephius »
Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:18 pm
Hey all,
I thought I would start a new thread to address the new topics to help people searching the archives for data.
In my LT1 install, I am...
5 Replies
2526 Views
Last post by Rockwerx
Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:10 pm
weird acting van..
Replies: 7
by
dafrogtoad »
Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:25 pm
Ok. When I start my van. it idles ok, but I can hear a HORRIBLE hissing..like a HUGE vacuum leak. After a sec or 2 it stops and the SES light comes...
7 Replies
2926 Views
Last post by Rockwerx
Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:58 pm
Pictures and advice please!
Replies: 22
by
Xephius »
Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:30 pm
Hey all,
So I pulled van into the shop today and started to remove everything to drop the motor out the bottom. Everything has gone smoothly so...
22 Replies
6754 Views
Last post by Xephius
Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:30 pm
3 Replies
1730 Views
Last post by Mr_Roboto
Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:08 am
1 Replies
1409 Views
Last post by mdmead
Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:02 pm
10 Replies
3089 Views
Last post by Jinmajay
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:41 am
Swap in a 99??
Replies: 2
by
astrofan »
Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:44 am
Has anyone done a swap in a 99? I see guy's have done older ones. I'm pretty close to getting a 99 conversion van and it has about 140,000 miles on...
2 Replies
1596 Views
Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:17 pm
some questions
Replies: 7
by
k120189 »
Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:07 pm
some questions...just want to get them clear...im looking at the ramjet 350 or the 5.7L vortec for my van...now the vortec would probly be cheaper,...
7 Replies
2825 Views
Last post by RickU
Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:10 pm
cherry picker woes....
Replies: 11
by
coolen »
Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:22 am
i was hauling a 302 out of a mustang the other night, and the cherry picker lifted the engine maybe 4 inches or so, then it stopped co-operating with...
11 Replies
3291 Views
Last post by GnarliSafari
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:19 am
Back to tbi
Replies: 1
by
catfishjn69 »
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:34 am
Hope you guys remember me form AS but I am going back to tbi on my carbed V8. Is it possible to us the stock ecm and burn a chip that just controls...
1 Replies
1291 Views
Last post by Bikehauler
Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:21 pm
Vortec 4.3 to Vortec V8 - who was it ??
Replies: 20
by
Astro4x4 »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:32 pm
Hello all,
I know from my days at As.com that someone (well not someone, but somebody) swapped a CSFI 4.3 for a similar V8. Who was it ?? I want...
20 Replies
6554 Views
Last post by RickU
Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:04 am
4 Replies
2193 Views
Last post by ASTROJOE LT1
Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:42 pm
TPI Clearance
Replies: 2
by
ricardobready »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:56 am
I am planning on installing a 383 with TPI into my 93 Astro. I know that they are pretty tall. Are there any clearance issues with the doghouse?...
2 Replies
1524 Views
Last post by Mr_Roboto
Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:48 pm
ecm
Replies: 9
by
TheChopFather »
Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:25 pm
As you all know I swapped in a V8 and its carberated I was wondering if I could use the ecm for everything else? Or just plain out eliminate it? what...
9 Replies
2994 Views
Last post by 91AWDAstro
Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:35 am
Limits of compression for gas and computer
Replies: 4
by
GEJ »
Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:11 am
What are the limits of todays regular gas for compression and how high of a compression ratio can you go with a chip burn for the computer?.I bought...
4 Replies
1950 Views
Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:11 pm
Fuel tank sizes
Replies: 13
by
GEJ »
Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:41 pm
My thinking was to swap the fuel tank from the 1989 which is a running set-up.The 1985 is a carbed version Astro.
I know 1990 and newer has a 27...
13 Replies
3899 Views
Last post by Rebel
Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:04 pm
0 Replies
1452 Views
Last post by rlsllc
Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:15 pm
tons of production SBC info
by
Mr_Roboto »
Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:54 pm
please note this was written for a turbo site, but I'm reposting here so some of the stuff may be over the top for most swappers but it makes for...
0 Replies
1329 Views
Last post by Mr_Roboto
Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum