Originally Posted by
lotsofspareparts
I am specifically curious about the 4.3 because I would want to keep my 6 spd. It appears the torque that the 4.3 has is right on the edge of what the 6 spd will handle.
if you are just looking for the 271 hp on the 4.3
Go with the a m112 3.7 241 hp same engine with a larger bite and mechanical fan, going with the electric fan gives a few hogue gets you 25 ish hp, intake, Tb etc and you can beat that and be just a easy engine in and out that is it.