I think this beast weighs as much as the LD28. Originally it had the 2.5L "Iron Duke" 4 cyl engine and AT. I chose a basic 1985 "shorty", short wheel base van without all the power-everything crap. Even the engine mount brackets need little alteration. The engine fits perfectly, like the van was made for the LD28. I am not a fan of GM or Chevrolet, however upon examining several pick-ups and SUV's, the van promised the best fit. It seems that the Astro van is a natural donor vehicle for the LD28. I imagine, it could be done in shorter time, since I had to wait for some parts. I could possibly have a test drive todayĪll the work was done in my driveway in three months. Most of the work is done, engine is running. I am starting this thread to introduce my project and answer any questions to folks interested in converting an Astro van to LD28 power.
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