I need an engine asap. Been fighting a light ticking when warm, in gear. Thought for sure it was torque converter. Yesterday, it got worse and metal showed up in oil. I am in CA and have to pass visual, and sniffer test. Been debating on what to do. I want a roller cam, and vortec power would be nice, but worried about sniffer test with vortec and chip. Next I thought i would swap just valvertain out of a vortec to get roller cam. Then I found the VCM5RC engine. TBI heads, 4 bolt main durability block, and roller cam. Price seems ok for what you get.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vre-vcm5rc?filters=year/1992/make/chevrolet/model/c1500/
I could do all work myself(minus machine work) but I just want to bolt stuff together, and put it in as quickly as possible.
Any thoughts, or experiences with the VCM5RC engine?
Any other options or suggestions?
I appreciate help in advance. Sorry my first post is me needing help. A lots going on in life for me right now.
My truck: 92 C1500 Silverado Extended Cab 5.7l
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vre-vcm5rc?filters=year/1992/make/chevrolet/model/c1500/
I could do all work myself(minus machine work) but I just want to bolt stuff together, and put it in as quickly as possible.
Any thoughts, or experiences with the VCM5RC engine?
Any other options or suggestions?
I appreciate help in advance. Sorry my first post is me needing help. A lots going on in life for me right now.
My truck: 92 C1500 Silverado Extended Cab 5.7l