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!!