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**truckster** · 06-26-2024, 12:24 AM

I built my own. I started with a 5.7 block from a 98 1 ton - 4 bolt main and drilled for a mechanical fuel pump. I had it bored .030 over, new pistons and cam, had the heads modified for the springs, and I was into it about $2,400 for parts and machine work. That was in 2020, so I'm sure it would be more today. It helped that I have a friend who owns a machine shop, so I got parts at his cost.

I ended up with around 330 HP and 400 lb-ft of torque. And it makes the torque nice and low.

06-26-2024, 12:24 AM	#11
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,854	Re: I am wanting opinions about buying a Motor I built my own. I started with a 5.7 block from a 98 1 ton - 4 bolt main and drilled for a mechanical fuel pump. I had it bored .030 over, new pistons and cam, had the heads modified for the springs, and I was into it about $2,400 for parts and machine work. That was in 2020, so I'm sure it would be more today. It helped that I have a friend who owns a machine shop, so I got parts at his cost. I ended up with around 330 HP and 400 lb-ft of torque. And it makes the torque nice and low. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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