These engines have been discussed before as possible donors for AD and other old GM trucks. As far back as 99 or 2000 (?) when the new Trailblazers first starting hitting the roads. But almost always the computer-thing was a discouragement. What's the history? Has one successfully been transplanted into a 55-1 or 50 or any other pre-computer Chevy? What do good, savage engines go for around the country? Does the shop guy have a ball-park number as to cost for the retrofit???
All the AD transplants I am aware of have been burdened with the computer, sensors, and harness, which is why they are rare.
The potential for a CARBed, computerless solutoion is the attraction here.
These engines are relativel cheap - often only hundreds of dollars, since they are NOT in demand by the "young hotrodders", who regard any 6 cylinder inline engine as "uninteresting".
The shop owner did not discuss any costs, as I caught him completely off guard and unexpected.
IF it is ok to post the shop info, here it is:
Self Racing 580-924-5866 (Durant, OK)
Glen Self & Kevin are the owners
Web address:
http://www.selfracing.com/You can see photos of their carbed race 4200 there.
PLEASE call them directly, not me, to let them know if you are interested, but post here that you have, so we have some idea how many of us are interested, and therefore how much influence we will have with this company.
Jim G
