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| | | Late model swaps????? | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 | OP Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 | Ok my 99 Astro blew cookies all over the interstate!!! Local vanner mechanic wants over $4000 (a lot to spend on a $2000 van) to get it running again. What are my options? Details: 1999 astro AWD 4.3 "W" Vortec II, electronic 4 sp tranny, 3.73 gears with locker diffs. From what I hear these late model 4.3s blow the bottom end around 150,000 miles mine is at 149,000 Could I swap in a 5.3 or 5.7 and what do I need to change as far as electronics?
| | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 177 member | member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 177 | swap a 5.7 (350) from an older van, they done need computers lol and they make direct swap kits for s10's wich are based on the same platform as the astro.. so its preyy much direct swap with new headers 75 chevy shorty nomad
| | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 | OP Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 | But if I do that Shoogens, my guages, cruise, lights and transmission will no longer function. | | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 132 member | member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 132 | if you get the v-8 and computer from the same doner it should work
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| | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 | Trash it. Buy something else. It's only an Astro... When you get that many miles on vehicles, it'll just be one thing after another from here on out... Ain't no sense in wantin' to live my life over... I'd just find different ways to make the same mistakes again... HARDCORE TRUCKERS
| | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 319 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 319 | you can also check out astrosafari.com they can tell you what will trans out the easy way
Vans on the run vice prez | | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 768 old hand | old hand Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 768 | I don't know the details but normally if you swap with the same year from a pick-up or van it won't be too much trouble. You will at least need: custom motor mounts (from Jag's that run), the ECM from the donor vehicle and new headers. For me, the best site to get info was the following but it's all TBI related: Lockdoc . Also, go for the 5.7 litres. Don't waste your time with the 5.0. I hope this helps you in your quest for info and obviously, the two main sites to get info are: www.astrosafari.com and www.astrosafarivans.com.For your info, I find that www.astrosafari.com is more "young guys" that are interested in sound systems and air bags and www.astrosafarivans.com is more practical (camping, V8's and 4x4's).
Mathieu "Electric Avenue", my '79 Ford. | | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,286 | I hate to say it but like Boomer said, move on. Unless you have a lot invested like custom paint or something Astros are everywhere. It's ultimately your choice but I'd look around. | | | Re: Late model swaps????? | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 773 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 773 | says the man driving a ford! listen it's all up to you....we all know that astro's are cheap and plentiful,,,,,but what most people don't realize is that it is very easy to get attached to an astro/safari that you have had for a while. like bryce said, it is your choice.... how attached are you to this van?
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