Chevy 5.7 engine and trans rebuild
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Chevy 5.7 engine and trans rebuild
I am currently rebuilding a 93' K1500 with a 5.7L into a somewhat daily driver, and an off road and towing vehicle when needed. I would like to have something better then a standard build. What does everyone recommend for the motor and tranny? I attached a picture of the truck.
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Depends on how far you want to go with this project. Some fundamental questions:
What is your budget?
How crazy do you want to go?
What restrictions do you have such as emissions laws etc.?
What is your budget?
How crazy do you want to go?
What restrictions do you have such as emissions laws etc.?
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Crazy? …. Not too much
Emission Laws? …. after 25 yrs in NC they only check for safety, other then that mainly exhaust convertors
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So . . . you can keep the transmission the same if it works well currently, then add small stuff to get a little more from the engine. Intake, exhaust, etc.
Is anything wrong with the engine right now?
Is anything wrong with the engine right now?
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Get a 5.3 Vortec engine, matching trans, ECU and harness. Those 250hp 5.7'* are just that, 5.3'* have more HP.
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How many miles on them? If they're running well, I can't see a safety issue as long as the normal tune-up stuff is done (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc.). Maybe for extra reliability change the crank sensor so it won't surprise you for a long time.
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233k showing on the odometer