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1997 GMC Sonoma Repair Question


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Asked on August 26, 2010

1997 GMC Sonoma 2.2 to 4.3

Engine Mechanical problem
1997 GMC Sonoma Two Wheel Drive Automatic

what ami gona have to do to put a 4.3 vortec frome a 2002 sonoma in to my 1997 sonoma that now has a 2.2
Avatar Asked by larryp2

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Replied on August 26, 2010

You want the truth? You go out and buy a Sonoma with a 4.3 already in it. It would be totally impractical to even attempt it. The entire operating system is different along with the suspension, cooling system and exhaust, not to mention that it would be completely against Federal law to do that.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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