i currently own a 1998 chevrolet c-1500 4.3 liter V6 vortec 2wd, short bed reg cab 5 speed, i was going to swap a 5.7 liter vortec into it but everyone here keeps telling me to go with a GEN III motor so i need some help. I would like to swap a 5.3 vortec prefereably 03 or up what tranny would i need and just how hard and how much $$$$ is involved? HAS ANYONE DONE IT BEFORE??????? HELPPPPPPPPPP