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07-17-2014 11:12 AM #1
Newby Chevy Builder: 2000 5.7L 350 V8 Build.
Let me start off by saying I am brand new to the forum and fairly new to building motors and becoming a gear head. I just want to go fast!
Here is the scenario: I was given a 2000 5.7L V8 Vortech 350 out of a Chevy Dually. The motor was running when it was pulled, has about 200,00 km on it, sat for about a year after being pulled, was given to me. Currently I am working on the tare down and stripping everything off the block to get it ready to build.
Now the plan for the home of the motor is unclear so far. I do not have a "project vehicle" yet, although I do drive a 2003 GMC 1500 that it could slide into.... That's my daily driver, no towing, needs to handle 5 hour highway drives if it goes in there. My initial ambitions are to build a small truck like an S-10 or a Sonoma, but I'm still fairly undecided. I know having a well thought out plan is the best case but I would like to get me feet wet with this motor before I go much further.
I have a working knowledge about most things regarding motors and such but I am no expert, that's for sure, so the more simple terms, the better. I am willing to learn though.
My initial research has found that a cam and a crank change is almost a necessity, along with changing the pistons and potentially lifters and valve springs to get the right compression ratio. Along with an intake manifold and maybe a new set of heads (the L31 Votech heads sound fine though?) I'll need a set of headers too.
Now the issue of prices comes into play. I know I cannot be cheap to get a quality motor but I cannot afford to break the bank right now. I am looking to be all in for about $5000 for the motor build. I do not want to do the 400HP for $2500 approach. I would also like to avoid taking the block or the factory heads to a machinist. I have almost all the tools to do whatever at home, except re-boring and other major changes like that.
What am I looking to accomplish? I just want something that's fast and loud. Lots of torque of course. It will not be a racing engine by any means. I have always loved superchargers so I am willing to buck up for a super if that does the trick...
Id love any feedback really! Forums are a great place to get multiple opinions and I welcome them all! I can post pictures if that helps. Id like to get some pretty specific advice too, what goes well with what, item numbers, URL's to website.
Thanks!!
Ditto on the model kits! My best were lost when the Hobby Shop burned under suspicious circumstances....
How did you get hooked on cars?