hey whats up im new the the truck and chevy life. i just bought a 96 silverado single cab shortbed step side with org.95,000mls i want to make tons off power so should i keep the 5.7l i have or swap to a lt1 and if a swap what would it all take? thanks for the help
Don't do either of those. Make the swap to a LS based engine.
Don't waste your time and money on an LT1 swap. Get a Gen3 6.0 or 5.3 into that thing and feel some real power.
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so the 5.7 i have isnt good and how much work is it to swap with a ls motor
you already have a 5.7L LT1 engine or are you talking a 5.7L truck engine? I wouldn't waste my time on old technology. Read some of the stickies about converting to LSx engines here in the conversion section. Its really not that hard and we're here for you if and when you have questions.
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well i think i'm going to go ahead and go with the LT1 so i don't have to change motor mounts,computer, and tranny easy on the wallet lol .And have a homeboy has alot of extra performance parts for the LT1 head, cam, ect. then TWIN TURBOS lol one day
fine.
lol i can make plenty of power with the lt1 im looking for about 650hp!!!
You'd have so much more potential with the LS1 and the adapter plates are simple to install. Not much more work than the LT1 install except for the wiring harness. That LT1 is a beast on gas compared to an LS1 also. Just think, the new Z07 supposedly gets 28mpg now with 500 + HP. Oh, and the LS1 is much easier to work on............................................
97 GMC, 2002 LS6.
1991 GMC Syclone #1428
be prepared to throw cubic dollars at it.Originally Posted by 96chevy
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