Hey everyone, been running the 5.7 in my 98 k2500 with the nv4500 and 4.10 gears for a while now. Upgraded to the mpfi spider from the poppet style among just random things here and there. Graduated college, got a job over in Southern Iowa and finally started the house buying process so a lot of 'fun' there. Lost most of my ability to work on projects for the time being but was also wrapping them up so itching for something new. Got a line on a 97 454 long block with ecu and some accessories for $200. Now i know my 350, with my driving, gets about 14-16 at best and there's some small things i could do to maximize that but as the house is a couple blocks from work, the big block doesn't worry me on mileage. Guess the question is in your opinion, is the 454 worth swapping to?
I'd be buying the engine and all with the idea to do this in a small garage over a few months here in the late summer and fall.
Applications would be for some towing but mostly having fun and gravel/dirt road. Plan is to have this truck and build for fun/working and get another truck in the future to fit the whole family.
EDIT: More info on the bb. Pulled in good running condition supposedly, has the egr tube and wiring harness. Guy wanted his built engine going in this new setup instead of the bb.
I'd be buying the engine and all with the idea to do this in a small garage over a few months here in the late summer and fall.
Applications would be for some towing but mostly having fun and gravel/dirt road. Plan is to have this truck and build for fun/working and get another truck in the future to fit the whole family.
EDIT: More info on the bb. Pulled in good running condition supposedly, has the egr tube and wiring harness. Guy wanted his built engine going in this new setup instead of the bb.