Vettepilot
OBS Enthusiast
Hey guys. 1994 GMC K1500 w/5.7 I'm fixing up. Use will be everyday. Sometimes spirited driving, some weekend offroad, but nothing very intense. Just "hold my beer" fun.
So I am going to replace the tired old 350 with a 1987 Corvette engine. I will freshen up the Vette engine first, though it runs good and uses no oil. It'll get a small, computer ok cam. Rpm 5000 to 5500. Will likely lose the TPI, maybe. (Yeah, I know it's only good to 4500. Man, do I know!)
The question is do I rebuild the aluminum Corvette heads, or just buy decent aftermarket?? The Corvette heads might have a small crack somewhere's, (which could be welded up), and definitely need guides and springs. I'm guessing 500$ to rebuild those.
Or, just go aftermarket? Whose for torque, and why??
Thanks!!
Vettepilot
So I am going to replace the tired old 350 with a 1987 Corvette engine. I will freshen up the Vette engine first, though it runs good and uses no oil. It'll get a small, computer ok cam. Rpm 5000 to 5500. Will likely lose the TPI, maybe. (Yeah, I know it's only good to 4500. Man, do I know!)
The question is do I rebuild the aluminum Corvette heads, or just buy decent aftermarket?? The Corvette heads might have a small crack somewhere's, (which could be welded up), and definitely need guides and springs. I'm guessing 500$ to rebuild those.
Or, just go aftermarket? Whose for torque, and why??
Thanks!!
Vettepilot