4.3/700r4

[Ron]

I have a carbed 1985 4.3/4L60 out of an Astro van. It has 35,000 miles on it. I have done GM 350 into Scout II's before. This time I want to do a 4.3 into a Scout 800. I'm thinking about using this engine and deleting the computer. To do it this way I need a new intake manifold, carb and a non-computer dist. What part#'s do I need? Is this a vortec eng? Is the 85 a good version to build? Am I screwing up by deleting the computer? Should I go fuel injection instead? I do have the computer with about 20 miles of wire with it. Your ideas would be appreciated. Thanks. BTW, if there is a better place to post 4.3 questions let me know.