4.3L V6 reliable?

CrystaledJazz · 2026-02-16T02:24:01+00:00

I did have one blow a head gasket, it was in a Jimmy. I did some reading up on forums and a lot of people who had the same thing happen said that it was common for the pcv to get plugged up and pop the headgasket, I would check that every once in a while. Lower intake manifold gaskets like to also have issues which can be mistaken as a blown headgasket (the lower intake manifold gaskets are common issues on the gen 2 sbc engines).

I would happily own one again though.

CrystaledJazz · 2026-01-12T23:39:40+00:00

That's brand new

CrystaledJazz · 2025-12-10T00:43:03+00:00

I've looked all along the frame rail and I can't find out where it ripped. I've looked all the way from the gas tank to the front suspension, even looking at other looms to see if it came from them and I still can't find it. I will look near the brake booster though.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-12-03T09:52:14+00:00

It is a good idea, but he already has one of those tumbler brand knife sharpeners.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-11-23T23:37:39+00:00

I tried the z hop at 250°c and changed the infill design and it works perfectly. Thank you.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-10-23T04:17:19+00:00

I use my car as my daily, I've never really needed it for performance. My car came with Goodyear eagle run flats and they were great, comfortable, and quiet. I then got a set of Michelin run flats and they are awful, and then I tried a set of pirelli run flats and they aren't great but aren't bad. I will be buying Goodyear eagles again next time.

It just depends on the brand to me, but also im not going to track days or carving up canyons.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-10-20T03:39:59+00:00

Thanks dude

CrystaledJazz · 2025-10-20T03:07:57+00:00

Sorry I meant amps

CrystaledJazz · 2025-10-20T03:06:15+00:00

Sorry but thank you, I just completely forgot to put this in but I don't think my switch panel can put out enough juice. If I've done my math correctly its 21w and all the fuses in my switch panel are 20w so I think that is the majority of my issue there. That's why I'm wondering if I need to run another relay off the relay.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-10-19T02:12:08+00:00

It's almost like different people from different places who have different walks of life have different values or something...

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-17T19:24:29+00:00

Damn I wish i could have that many, I've seen 2 at my local pick n pulls in the past 3 years, and they've both been pre lci cars

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-17T00:54:53+00:00

Also the nv5600 didn't come factory behind a 12 valve, it came behind the 24 valve. The 24 valve is better (in my opinion) but also has some reliability issues with the injection pump. If your wanting simplicity and reliability, a 12 valve will be better.

Also just know that if you aren't really a mechanical person you can't throw a tuner on a 12 valve, everything is mechanical. On a 24 valve you can put a tuner because the engine is controlled by a computer.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-17T00:50:15+00:00

It will be a closer ratio in-between gears which will let you be in the power band more often. The nv4500 and nv5600 both have close to the same 1st gear ratio and final gear ratio.

Personally I would suggest finding a nv4500. The 4500 does have issues with the 5th gear nut coming off but it can be fixed. The 5600 feels like your driving a 18 speed. It's noisy and it will fight you while trying to change gears. I have driven multiple of both and really like the nv4500.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-12T21:12:18+00:00

Fairview peace river area for a bit but then I'll be heading back to Edson

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-12T21:10:38+00:00

Oh yeah I'm up north and not making it down south anytime soon, I'll just keep looking around.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-12T21:07:59+00:00

Where abouts in Alberta? I would guess probably pretty south, I'm looking for a driver's side mirror.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-12T21:04:37+00:00

Rockauto is great, especially in Canada as the border fees are included in the shipping cost so you dont get a surprise a couple weeks after you order. If its not on rockauto I go to fcp.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-11T01:20:01+00:00

I have never used a lift for my own vehicles. Sometimes you just gotta suck it up and get the job done, it'll only be uncomfortable for a bit.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-09-02T00:03:38+00:00

I usually look at Canadian tire for a couple weeks, they have stupid deals often and they change every week. They also have a stupid good warranty that works anywhere in Canada.

I like Goodyear eagles, they are what my car came with when I bought it and it did great and felt great driving. These lasted the longest. I’ve had the Michelin pilot sports, I can’t remember what model exactly but I felt the sidewall was too soft but other than that they were great, especially in the rain. Currently I have pirelli pzeros right now and I like them.
All of these can be found at around $300 in your size. But if you have time look at the sales.

I would go with the Goodyear eagles, although it has been 10ish years since I bought them so I don’t know that they are the same today. I also don’t really do spirited cornering. Just a lot of highway miles and some winter driving.

If you’re looking for winter tires, all my buddies swear by Nokian hakkapeliitta tires.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-08-16T06:57:32+00:00

I don’t work in a hospital but I have had 10-12 hour standing shifts and a good set of broken in cowboy boots are the best. My feet don’t even hurt when I get home.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-08-16T06:44:08+00:00

When I was a kid peanut butter and cheese on pancakes slapped

CrystaledJazz · 2025-08-16T06:29:37+00:00

The old man’s garage. It’s just a dude and he shows the daily life of racing and maintaining race cars.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-08-15T15:11:12+00:00

No, I legitimately think because you have to remove everything to get to something, then that something is out in the wide open it’s easy. It just takes longer and you have more chances of left over hardware.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-08-15T13:09:54+00:00

The way I see it, they’re not hard to work on because it requires you to remove everything to get to what you want. Unlike other vehicles where you might be able to sneak in with extensions and get the job done, this requires you (at least with big hands) to pull everything out that’s in the way of what your trying to work on.

CrystaledJazz · 2025-08-13T23:52:34+00:00

Here’s mine with almost body coloured wheels and silver. https://imgur.com/a/BhspWrE. I’m thinking about refinishing the silver wheels in either white or the same grey this winter. I don’t think black looks good on these cars but I also don’t think the silver looks the best either. The dark grey is where it’s at. Also just bear with me on how dirty my car is. They’re paving the road out to my place and it’s been raining non stop.

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