In reply to eastsideTim :
History shows mixed results. I think I'm settled on new mains, timing set, oil pump. I don't really want to do rod bearings. I don't want to pull the cam. That one is a slippery slope. If I pull it, I'll want a bigger one, then I'll need lifters, studs, then all the rest... it's easy power, but also adds up fast. $$$
We're going headfirst now. Parts cannon loaded and fired. With any luck, I'll have the engine assembled and ready to stab in by the end of the month
Still need intake and exhaust mannys, fuel reg, and mounts. And radiator.
Anyone have experience with drilling/dremeling a standard intake and using it in vortec heads? I've read about it, but hesitant to try. Sitting on a polished Torker, which is wrong for a stock cam, but also shiny so don't judge me. Elsewise I'll just order an eBay one if my WTB ad goes unanswered.
I just gained this much floor space in my garage, and 20% challenge budget towards my swap. Also sold a snare drum, so I think I'll treat myself with an eBay intake and actual headers.
Also double checked my VIN, and the truck actually has (or is supposed to have) 3.73 gears. So it's gonna basically be an economy car. Should land me at 2750ish RPM @60. Who needs to downshift?
Cheap mannys, port cleaning and matching, and we should be running happy. Parts start arriving on Thursday.
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