BeastMaster02
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The Vortex motor that I have in my truck are there things I shouldn't do to it as far as aftermarket parts?
4.3 Vortec CPI
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Daron
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
Whatever you do, don't pump in too much punctuation into your 4.3. It will certainly blow.
Whatever you do, don't pump in too much punctuation into your 4.3. It will certainly blow.
pontiacws699
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
:rotf::rotf::rotf:
Whatever you do, don't pump in too much punctuation into your 4.3. It will certainly blow.
:rotf::rotf::rotf:
BeastMaster02
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
Well is there any upgrades that I should do?
Well is there any upgrades that I should do?
Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
its not really going to get much faster with things like cold air intake, exhaust, etc...so you're better off just leaving it alone and spend your time & $ cleaning/maintaining it. :2cents:
its not really going to get much faster with things like cold air intake, exhaust, etc...so you're better off just leaving it alone and spend your time & $ cleaning/maintaining it. :2cents:
Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
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My 94' SS came with the CPI and I went the K&N cold air intake route, underdrive pulleys, 180 t-stat, Jet stage 2 chip and the best I could muster was a 10.30 in the 1/8. I felt after all those costs I wasted about $750. Plus the fuel injection system on those CPI's is a pretty poor design. When I supercharged mine a little later I had to put the alky kit on it to keep from running lean at about 3,000 rpms. She runs pretty good for a daily driver now though and holds her own.
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My 94' SS came with the CPI and I went the K&N cold air intake route, underdrive pulleys, 180 t-stat, Jet stage 2 chip and the best I could muster was a 10.30 in the 1/8. I felt after all those costs I wasted about $750. Plus the fuel injection system on those CPI's is a pretty poor design. When I supercharged mine a little later I had to put the alky kit on it to keep from running lean at about 3,000 rpms. She runs pretty good for a daily driver now though and holds her own.
BeastMaster02
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
You got about what I want to do I just want a sleeper that no one knows whats under the hood. Is there any way to upgrade the fuel system to match any upgrades that I do?
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My 94' SS came with the CPI and I went the K&N cold air intake route, underdrive pulleys, 180 t-stat, Jet stage 2 chip and the best I could muster was a 10.30 in the 1/8. I felt after all those costs I wasted about $750. Plus the fuel injection system on those CPI's is a pretty poor design. When I supercharged mine a little later I had to put the alky kit on it to keep from running lean at about 3,000 rpms. She runs pretty good for a daily driver now though and holds her own.
You got about what I want to do I just want a sleeper that no one knows whats under the hood. Is there any way to upgrade the fuel system to match any upgrades that I do?
JKsSyclone
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
A better cam and some newer vortec heads. Look into upgrading the fuel system.
If that doesn't work. Try this.....
A better cam and some newer vortec heads. Look into upgrading the fuel system.
If that doesn't work. Try this.....
Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
I hope this link works, it may help.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=424422&referrerid=124049
I hope this link works, it may help.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=424422&referrerid=124049
BeastMaster02
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
Well I found a new frame that I would like to use that is custome built and I would like to build the motor a little and then some suspension upgrades to get it to handle a little better. Any suggestions?
Well I found a new frame that I would like to use that is custome built and I would like to build the motor a little and then some suspension upgrades to get it to handle a little better. Any suggestions?
Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
I think the other guys are on the right path, maybe a cam and some 96' vortec heads but I wouldn't dump much money into it if you're looking for speed, N/A 4.3 just ain't gonna happen. If you are then boost it or go V8. V8 which is probably your best bet if your shelling out green backs.
I have really done my suspension yet so I can't help much there. Helwig, or belltech sway bars, poly mounts and bushings etc, I'd say off the top of my head.
I think the other guys are on the right path, maybe a cam and some 96' vortec heads but I wouldn't dump much money into it if you're looking for speed, N/A 4.3 just ain't gonna happen. If you are then boost it or go V8. V8 which is probably your best bet if your shelling out green backs.
I have really done my suspension yet so I can't help much there. Helwig, or belltech sway bars, poly mounts and bushings etc, I'd say off the top of my head.
BeastMaster02
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
I am thinking about doing a V8 swap I just have to find out what tranny is in my truck.
I am thinking about doing a V8 swap I just have to find out what tranny is in my truck.
Foot Performance
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
Now you are talken that will probably be the best bang for the buck anyway:tup:
Now you are talken that will probably be the best bang for the buck anyway:tup:
BeastMaster02
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
I want to do that but I have the only 1991 SGT that I know of so I am not in a hurry to do that
I want to do that but I have the only 1991 SGT that I know of so I am not in a hurry to do that
derrick1972
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Re: 4.3 Vortec CPI
Its cool to see this I am currently in the process of rebuilding my 4.3 cpi with nitrous hopefully this picture worked. It is not installed yet but this is what it looks like.
Its cool to see this I am currently in the process of rebuilding my 4.3 cpi with nitrous hopefully this picture worked. It is not installed yet but this is what it looks like.
