NEED HP AND TORQUE!!!!!!

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07-15-2007, 10:30 PM
Wtfan18

hey guys im gona be doing a 4.3 (200 hp 255 ft lbs)vortec to 5.7 (255hp 355 ft lbs) vortec swap this winter, lookin for suggestions for power adders this is what i got plan as of now, just bolt ons.
Gibson Headers
Spectre performance Dual Intake
Flex a Lite Dual Electric fans
BBK Bored Throttle body
Want true dual 2.5' exhaust not sure on what brand muffler yet
Also NEED SUGGESTIONS ON A MILD CAM NOTHIN TO CRAZY NE SUGGESTIONS???
lemme know what else yall think or if i need to change sumthing up id greatly appreciate it!!!
07-15-2007, 10:40 PM
RedHeartbeat

Why the troublesome 5.7 Vortec? Go for a Gen3 engine, 4.8, 5.3 or 6.0L. It will cost just a little more for a lot more dependable HP.
07-15-2007, 11:05 PM
ducky

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Jul 15 2007, 10:40 PM) [snapback]99582[/snapback]</div>

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Why the troublesome 5.7 Vortec? Go for a Gen3 engine, 4.8, 5.3 or 6.0L. It will cost just a little more for a lot more dependable HP.
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:imwstupid: go for the gen3
07-15-2007, 11:09 PM
Wtfan18

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(duckysbht @ Jul 15 2007, 10:05 PM) [snapback]99592[/snapback]</div>

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:imwstupid: go for the gen3
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trust me guys i would love a 5.3!!!!! all day long but its a bit much for me to afford with paying for college and all im only 18 and this is my first swap wont be my last and who knows im sure someday ill go for a gen 3 or w/e else is out there but for now the 5.7 vortec will be good enough for me im still learnin haha taking into consideration that just abou everything in the GEN 3 motors is much better i just am not quite that skilled yet but thanks for the encouragement plus i already have the 5.7 motor sittin in the garage haha
07-16-2007, 09:52 PM
lablackpearl

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Jul 15 2007, 10:40 PM) [snapback]99582[/snapback]</div>

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Why the troublesome 5.7 Vortec? Go for a Gen3 engine, 4.8, 5.3 or 6.0L. It will cost just a little more for a lot more dependable HP.
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X2...you can put just about everything on a 5.7 and just maybe break into the 14s...with a 5.3 and tune alone you'll be in the 14s for sure.