1995 K1500 Pre-Build

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Hawkeye78

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I recently picked up a 1995 K1500. Relatively stock with the exception of a catback exhaust and some decent rubber. The truck has a 5.7L in it, pushing 100k miles.

Here is where I need some help. This will be my first Chevy build. I've done multiple Ford high-boy carbureted builds, but this will be my first EFI build.

I want to start building a motor before anything else. Do I dare keep this block and build it, or should I be looking at Vortec engines as a starter?

Is the 5.7 "buildable" enough to push 450 - 500 hp?

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Unfortunately, I have not gotten any responses here. However, over on the SilveradoSierra forum, I have had a few hits. Most of the readers are recommending a swap to a LS6, with a drive train rebuild. I already had plans for a drive train rebuild, and I am leaning towards their LS6 advice. Anyone on here ever untertake such a task?
 
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