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  1. NW4x4Chevy98

    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    Super informative, thanks for taking the time to write. I'm going with a 383 if I end up needing serious work on the motor I have. Just makes sense. Now off to do some research on exactly which part from what company I need. Wish me luck!
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    I hear Harbor Freight ( i know but... ) has em for relatively cheap...
  3. NW4x4Chevy98

    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    I like this guys post. Short and to the point. Get er done. Hell ya. 383.
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    Wouldn't increasing the size make anyone feel better? Lol if you read the entire post, im sure most of those questions you have will be answered. I'm not a mechanic, but not an idiot. I have ran through all the thoughts of drivetrain and what a bigger motor might do. Hell if the driveline breaks...
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    Thats why I decided to do this myself in the first place, you'll take more pride in the rig you're driving, and no one will work on your truck like you. Yeah I might mess some things up... but... I'm willing to learn and have been taking all your suggestions in and trying to figure what fits...
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    Seems doable. There's a machine shop near me I'm gonna call them on Monday and see what they say. Would love a 383.
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    I'll do some research. Found a 2 bolt main crate 5.7 for around 1900. Ships in 4 months tho... damnit.
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    IF I get a crate, whats the deal with 2 bolt or 4 bolt main? I have a 5.7 L31 and looking for something that will bolt right up to what I already have. The 383 is out of my price range. Sorry for stupid questions... all new to me.
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    She'll get back there soon, one way or another.
  10. NW4x4Chevy98

    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    I appreciate all you guys, whether its constructive or not, you took the time to write so thanks. Merry Christmas. I'll pull the heads and see what I got, and if its bad ill buy a crate.
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    Already mentioned the knocking. I'm good with tough love, like I said I'm way out of my elements here, hence the post and request for suggestions. No bore scope. I could probably purchase one. Should do that. But again, not a mechanic and there aren't many around that do good work in my area...
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    Well, that nut was tightened down by yours truly so I will back it off for sure, but it never ran with it that tight. I removed that nut to take the rod out and inspect and the spring did not release at all. It is stuck in that position. I know nothing of lifters or springs so thats why I...
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    No oil pressure issues, although, these oil pressure gauges are crap I've been told. BAD knock, have to keep on the gas pedal just to get it on and off the trailer. Current status is I have drained the oil, the coolant, and removed wiring harness and both valve covers. Other side of engine looks...
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    It is jammed in place. I removed the nut that holds the lifting rod and it didn't budge. Engine sounded terrible, with a loud knock. I don't have a compression tester and never even heard of a leak down test (novice here)... sorry guys I wish I could say I was more mechanically inclined but I'm not.
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    Replacing Blown Motor, 5.7... suggestions?

    It started with a cylinder 3 misfire code. Accelerating up a hill started a heavy knocking and when I pulled over it completely died. Trailered back to the house, it won't stay running under its own power. Sounds terrible. So I removed the valve cover and the only thing I could see thus far was...
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