It is a code for the catalyst system efficiency below threshold on bank 2. Bank 2 is the side of the engine opposite the number one cylinder. The problem could be an exhaust leak, a bad oxygen sensor, or a bad catalytic converter.
Trouble code P0430 means: Catalyst System Low Efficiency (Bank 2)
From the factory, YES.
About $14.00 for a good 1.
Yes the are the same engines. That is a direct bolt in
4.3 liter V6 vortec
The 1997 came standard with the 4.3 Liter Vortec V6.
If it is a vortec engine, then there is no timing ajustment. It's controlled by the computer
5 quarts
The 1997-2005 Vortec 5700 engines are EFI, as opposed to the earlier mid-80's and up 5.7 which were TBI.
Based on cars.com the 7.4 liter engine has 295 horses.
That is a 350 engine.
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2