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| | | New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 2 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 2 | Hello there Vanners- It's a sad day for me as my ever dependable 2500 has gone and cracked a manifold and probably worse. After 8 years of faithful service she started spouting plumes of steam. On the flip side I just found the vanning.com internet forum! Mechanic says I need a new engine - any advice, thoughts and opinions welcome... straight swap or an upgrade? Replace the manifold and hope for the best? She is a 1989 vandura pathfinder 4x4 conversion - 5.7L /350 and goes by the name of Betty. BTW We live in LA.
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| | | Re: New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | [wecome] wish I could help but not mechanical here.I'm sure you will get some advice here.
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 282 Likes: 18 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 282 Likes: 18 | Sounds like it is time to build a torquey 350 replacement to help out with the 4x4 duties... | | | Re: New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 558 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 558 | Welcome to the site ....put a 454 in it ! ! I love this monster so will you .....
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 2 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 2 | | | | Re: New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 558 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 558 | YES IT WILL ! ! both of mine are factory .. yours is a 1 ton same as mine. https://www.powertrainproducts.net/GMC-Vandura-Engines-s/255.htm
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SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 | Lots of custom after market parts are available for the 350. I'm not sure about a 454 but they can be a lot of fun. Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: New kid on the block... who needs a new block. | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,692 Likes: 32 | Welcome aboard! | | |
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