Engine Poll

[koolademan22]

ok guys i need help deciding on what to do I have cracked rings in my 5.7l and now im trying to decide what to do

1. R&R a rebuilt 5.7l
2. rebuild my 5.7l to a 383 with mods
3. LS swap just not sure on which style of motor to go with


the truck is a 97 RCSB

 

[WFO4X4]

everyones gunna say LSx

it's a great motor.

i've done alot of 383's and had raving success. but, it's alittle pricy for a DD

 

[outalne94z71]

i vote 572

if it was mine i would swap in a 454/4l80e and harness from a vortec 454 truck as those are getting cheaper these days

 

[koolademan22]

i would love to get a 572 but its my DD

 

[outalne94z71]

i would love to get a 572 but its my DD

so you will just have a permanent grin stuck to your face every day, i see no downside

be cheapest to just rebuild what you have

 

[koolademan22]

oh yeah i would be grinning im thinking just rebuild to a 383 with mods

 

[am92]

An LS 5.3 or 6.0 will be able to get more power and better gas mileage for cheaper in the long run than a 383, but it does cost a little more and take more work up front than a 383 or 350 rebuild

 

[JAW's]

if it was mine i would swap in a 454/4l80e and harness from a vortec 454 truck as those are getting cheaper these days

exactly what i want to do to mine eventually... I just rebuilt my 5.7 about a year ago because i did not have the money 454 swap ... but it will happen... someday... i HOPE lol

 

[bluex]

4.8/5.3/6.0 can't go wrong with any of those....

 

[97PROSHOZ71]

Crate 350 built for Horsepower. haha.