Have a 1987 S10 Chevy Tahoe, 2.8 engine. Body is great, engine is weak. Have a 1989 S10 Chevy Tahoe, 4.3 engine. Body is beyond weak, engine is fantastic. Is it possible to drop the 4.3 engine into the 87 truck? Will the transmission bolt up properly? Anything else to be aware of?
Engine Replacement interchangeable
Sep 15, 2008
2 Replies
Yes it is possible.
Will the transmission bolt up properly? Nope. You will need the trans from the 89 as the bolt pattern is entirely different.
You will need the wiring harness and computer from the 89 and may need to change the fuel pump over as well depending on what fuel system the
2.8 has on it.
Following up on what Steve said.
Yes, it is possible. However, the 2.8L engine has different bolt patterns than the 4.3L as well as a different tranny.
Since both are probably TBI you won't have to worry about electronics, but your transmission may or may not fit up.
You'd have to find if your truck has the 700R4 or even a TH200. If it is the 700R4, it might bolt up to the newer 4L60E that is/was in th 4.3L engine. (Oddly enough, I have a 4L60E in my Avalanche V8.)
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required