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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: LAX area, So Cal
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96+ Vortec 5.7 in my 71 Cheyenne
For various reasons (which I won't bother going in to), I need to convert my truck to squeeze as much fuel mileage out my truck as possible.
I am currently running a rebuilt (by me) 350 with vortec heads and L98 Vette cam grind and RPM performer intake and 750DP, and TH350. I've considered just putting in a OD tranny, but after much soul searching, I've decided to transplant with a 5.7 Vortec out of a 96+ chevy truck or sub. I've searched through pages and pages here and found a little info, but nothing really substantial. I have no problem with the conversion, it should be as close to bolt on as can be (done an LT1/T56 in my 240Z , as well as many other conversions). What I am looking for is info on any particular issues with engines that I should look for....reliability issues (I saw something about intake gaskets), any idiocincracies with the engine/tranny that I should be on the lookout for. Thanks, Tim
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1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005) |
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