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Hello, I joined a while back and would like to ask for some help. I have a '79 two wheel drive Luv. I would like to put a 4.3 in my truck. Is there any special tips or suggestions that I need to know before I start, to make it easier. Any problems that anyone ran into and wish they would have done first?

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The only sane person left in the world! H.C.

Nice truck. Nice Big picture!

4.3 should go in just like a 350, only you should have a little extra room, cuz it's two cylinders shorter

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Looking for that special LUV.

hey could you resize your avatar please.

anyways. the 4.3 will go in just like v8. like stated before youll have more room, as the thing is a v6.

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"but its that gut feeling of you're drawn to what feels right for yourself and what you're passionate about..."

Lets see warmed over 4.3 about 210-230 HP, about 125lb's lighter,fits easier than a V8,great gas milage. I fail to see a problem here march on and injoy a good ride.

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1978 pro street step/side 455Buick, 4sp,4.11s, 31/18.5s

I wish I would of put my welding helmet on 1st before welding in my motor mounts j/k, pretty basic swap. Shouldnt have any trouble, and if you do, you have found the right place for your questions!!!! Welcome to the site!!!!! DONT FORGET TO TAKE PICS OF YOUR BUILD!!!

New to the game, sorry about the large picture. Thanks for the info, a few more questions. Will I use the motor mounts from the 4.3 or will I have to fab a special one? Is there a trans anyone would reccomend? I would like to keep a manual trans. Reading alot on the site I have found I should use a rearend from an S-10, most of which I believe are a five lug pattern. Whats the best way to change the front hubs to a five lug pattern? Will I have to fab a crossmember for the trans, or is there one I can use? I have never seen any of this done and I am really interested in learning as I go through this. It is nice to know their are other LUV junkies out there. These are really some cool trucks.

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The only sane person left in the world! H.C.

hey how you doing i live like 2 hrs. from you. good luck on your build and welcome to the site, by the way do you have a bench seat for the luv if so i have some buckets ill swap you if you want them.

well if your wanting to 4.3 it and keep it a manual, id say find yourself a wrecked or something s10 that had the 4.3/5 speed and pirate everything from that. motor, trans, rearend driveline even maybe too.

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"but its that gut feeling of you're drawn to what feels right for yourself and what you're passionate about..."

Sorry Blove22 I've already swapped for buckets. Does anyone know if the radiator will work for the 4.3 or will I have to get a newer larger one.

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The only sane person left in the world! H.C.

I would recomend getting a bigger one as the original rad. is barely able to keep the 1.8 cool, either that or have the original recored to a 3 core( not shure on that though, one of the other guys may be able to confirm that)

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'80 Luv 4x4, 3" BL, 1.5" SL, 32/36, 2.25" exhaust...and fuzzy dice.
'95 Toyota 4Runner Limited 5-Speed.