Shop on CampervanHQ.com. As with many other 1993 model year GM vehicles, Scotchgard fabric protection also became a standard feature on Astro vans equipped with cloth seats. The transfer case will handle the power of 350 V-8. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alternator For Chevy GMC Silverado Pickup Truck Savana Van 2006-2007; ABO0243 at the best online prices at eBay! The seller claims the engine and trans are built correctly, with the claimed 10:1 compression you'll be pulling up to the Premium pump. If you take care of them they should have no problem lasting over 200,000 miles. Most parts are easy and cheap to find. We can also discuss emissions, performance cat back exhausts, or any exhaust related topics. The search continues It sounds easy to me but I'm sure I'm missing something. Still rides great for a 1997 and 167,000 miles. Will the 305 fit into it and will it bolt to the same 4l60 trans? :) Please make this very eye'candy! Mid-size van that was manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet, "GMC Safari" redirects here. The transmission position remains stock. And it is comfortable. This Provan Tiger GT Camper Is The Coolest Version Of The Legendary Chevy Astro Van. All the accessories will bolt up to the front. With 320000 miles I still use it daily. These include a 147 kW electric motor and a 60 kWh battery, as well as an AC-DC inverter, DC-DC . I DID IT!!! Note that the 2003-2005 models changed the tire size, brake and steering arrangement. Look at my LS1 2wd swap and you'll see what to mod on the battery box/puter holder to make the gen III puter fit in the Astro spot. Hatch latch..unsure which subforum, so. Each members' project build thread. 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van: Tent and vehicle all in one. Other than those mods, the interior is. Green Paint. In side impacts, the Astro and Safari both received the highest, five-star rating in every year that the test was administered. The couple uses practical clear plastic storage bins under the bed to store clothes, bags, and anything else they need to access. I would say it is almost better than any sport utility vehicle you can buy today in terms of usefulness. [1] In total, approximately 3.2 million Astros and Safaris were produced from 1985 through 2005. As a result, 1984 saw the introduction of the first mini-van with the Plymouth Voyager. For first-generation Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari, it is best to look for a 1994 model as it will have the most options available and likely fewer miles. It was also used in the GMC Syclone and Typhoon Sport Trucks, which had 280 horsepower turbocharged and intercooled 4.3 V-6 engines. But this one will conjure up plenty of fond van-related memories! It's a little wide on turns, but otherwise handles quite well. The Astros size allowed up to eight passengers depending on seating configuration. I'm doing some bench racing. My wife hates it and she wants me to get rid of it. But I sometimes camp and would like to be able As much as I love the look these rings give the van, I hate how easy it is for them to fall off and get lost. 1994 also saw the addition of three new exterior paint colors. It runs and drives great. [1] By 2004, production at the Baltimore facility was not enough to keep it going. Thank you all. Ken Brubaker Writer Courtesy of Readers Photographer. I thought they both used 4L60e's? I would like to think Astro Van had three generations, Gen 1 - 1985 - 1995 (original nose and dash) Gen 2 - 1996 - 2002 (new nose, new dash) Gen 3 - 2003 - 2005 (six lug wheels). More About These Motor Mounts. Only a few issues. My only real concern now is the accessories. This listing has been saved to your favorites! Four Wheeler readers share their thoughts, memories, and opinions. (Barring fake pres.Briben doing any other moron moves to us). Great condition 2004 Chevrolet Astro Van box style I have always liked. With the declining station wagon market in the late 1970s, auto manufacturers looked for more fuel-efficient ways to make family haulers. The top end gave out on my 2002 AWD. It is good on gas. This is the place for tow hitches, receivers, and trailer wiring as well as snow plowing. There was a time, not too long ago, when the mighty Chevy Astro van ruled our roads. Now you could feel comfortable with an NHTSA three-star driver rating and four-star passenger rating. Learn how your comment data is processed. Both vans drive like they are "on rails". Hello and welcome to the best and original home for Astro & Safari owners. It is a Chevrolet astro van. Astro is a tank always got me home. See more product details. Cold ac. Power Brakes, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, AM/FM/CD Player, MP3 Capability, Tilt Wheel, Power Windows . With the rear seats out full sheets (4ftx8ft) of plywood/drywall could fit inside, which was incredibly useful. In mid-1990 an extended body option, sharing its wheelbase with the shorter version, also became available.[6]. There are also several lift kits out there for AWD astros. Parts are easy to come by. These have the Chevrolet 4.3L V6 engine that is known to be very simple to service if any issues come up. This 2002 Chevrolet Astro Van is great and sturdy. Sweet 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van home on wheels. Regarded by some as the best, while others see it as the worst, the first-generation Chevrolet Astro van broke into the rising minivan market in 1985. Topics of troubleshooting or complaints regarding components directly relating to this web site. On my Cali trip with the LS1 Astro, the MAF screwed up and the local Chevy dealer in Little Rock just used the doners vin number that I had stuck right over the test port under the dash and had the answer in a matter of seconds. The vans remained mostly unchanged until the end of production in 2005. As for side-impact, the Astro and Safari were granted five-star ratings every year the test was administered. With minor changes between either generation, this means there are many examples to choose from. Call 800.979.0122, 7am-10pm, everyday. GIFT CARDS . The 2WD Astro Van V8 mounts will not work with the All-Wheel Drive Astro Van. by HPbyStan Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:06 pm, Post The vehicle, with the 4.3l engine struggled on highways beyond 100km/60miles per hour. GMC sourced the Safari nameplate from Pontiac (used by the latter to denote station wagons). The weird back hatch lock sticks. COMFORT/DRIVING. That's about it off the top of my head, Good luck . this maybe be off topic but stan i think your going to hate me, i'm going to bug you soooooo much in the future that LQ9 idea is still rolling around, 1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A. A/C. Shop 2002 Chevy S10 Chevy LS V8 Motor Mounts and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors. $306/mo. The engine and transmission will last hundreds of thousands of miles if properly maintained. i used LS to SBC mount plates, countersunk all the mount holes and attached to the block with allen bolts. Sam I am not exactly sure which one you should go with. Anything Not Van Related You Want To Talk About. 2002 Chevrolet Astro LS AWD 3dr Minivan (4.3L 6cyl 4A) Purchased vehicle as a rental return. About the only things that are not stock for this swap arethemotor mounts. I love this van, easy to drive, not bad on gas. I have a bad feeling that the oil pickup O ring fell off when I was swapping the f body pan out for the truck one. I do wish there was more room in the front for my feet and purse. Although not much changed with the second generation vans, finding the later year models for the safety upgrades alone is worth the effort. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Vehicle Image Manipulation Forums. Now drive a 2004. Otherwise I'd slip another V6 into that thing. In 1993, the electronically controlled 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive became standard as the sole transmission offering. 2001 Chevrolet Astro Van can seat up to 10 people, so it is very nice for beach trips. General Motors discontinued the Astro and Safari vans back in 2005 for a few different reasons. JavaScript is disabled. Copy. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Chevrolet Astro may have been out of production for 17 years now, but don't forget how cool and reliable these things were. They oversteer terribly, and seem to want to do anything but follow the road. The Chevrolet Astro is a van that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of American auto manufacturer General Motors from 1985 to 2005. Buy used chevrolet astro locally or easily list yours for sale for free . Or will the 350 be better? This thing will climb to a half million miles in another.two years. You can get a AWD astro and swap out the transfer case for a actual 4wd one. After checking my tire's pressures the other week and finding them all low, I started filling one with one of those portable jumpbox/air compressors but it was entirely too slow and battery too short lived so decided to just do it during lunch the next day at work. A longtime auto enthusiast as well as an automotive journalist for nearly five years, Josh was initially influenced by Japanese automotive culture, which is reflected in his vehicle choices today. I have a 1998 GMC Safari and Im currently doing a 5.7L swap from a 1999 C1500. 7 passenger 2000 Chevrolet Astro Van, great for your family! Have had many offers to buy it. The engine and tranny do not equal the Astro / Safari. Lets talk about brakes and brake performance. Still available at ListedBuy! These forums typically contain van-related but ill-assorted topics unfit for any other category. This form was two bi-parting doors with a flip-up window above. Call 800.979.0122, 7am-10pm, everyday. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It carries our whole family of 2 adults and 4 kids. Driver/front passenger leg room is LIMITED, even with seats all the way back.Very tall drivers would have their knees rub the dash. 2000 Chevrolet Astro Van is a good van for work, and towing. Dual airbags. In this article, we deep dive into the differences over the years of the Chevrolet Astro van and choose the best. Recent body-off restoration L36 427 CI V8 M20 4-speed manual transmission 2803 miles since restoration Power steering Power brakes Astro (phone) (phone) (phone) (phone) (phone) (phone) (phone) (phone) (phone) 82 of 82 Full size photos Video Full size photos Video 1970 Chevrolet high speed radials, Great sounding dual exhaust, 396cid Big Block, 4-speed, Astro Blue. Find this 1995 Chevrolet Astro Van with 454 V8 here on eBay, currently bidding for $3,500 reserve-not-met with 1 day to go. Find great deals or sell your items for free. More info. New and used Chevrolet Astro for sale in Los Angeles, California on Facebook Marketplace. 2002 Chevrolet Astro AWD 3dr Extended Length Cargo149,000 Miles Denver, CO$16,995est. Discuss all body modifications and repairs including fenders and bumpers, hoods and grilles, or doors and windows. Also claimed is the 3.42 open rear the seller says is the weak link. Comfortable to drive, just shy of 20mpg highway, and snappy, powerful v6. Base models received a 98 horsepower 2.5L four-cylinder famously known as the Tech IV. The Tech IV is an iteration of the Iron Duke, which GM developed as a fuel-saving four-cylinder after the 1970s gas crisis. WE BUY CARS! To me the height is the major drawback to the Astro. Did they change the bell housing or something? Aside from minor interior improvements like optional leather dual captains chairs and better audio systems, the vans essentially remained unchanged for the rest of their production. Why You Might Need Them. Josh can usually be found tinkering with his home-garage projects and collecting rare automotive memorabilia. Horrible Oversteer, miserable handling, tiny footwells. Several things stand out. 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