To the Forum Motörhead Brain Trust:
Doing some research on the best path to my aging 5.7 Ltr GMC V8 in our 95 K1500 with 317K all original. In looking at different options, I see I have three possibilities. I have some time so this is a fact finding mission. Prices seem to range from $1700-2700 for a standard 5.7. Sky is the limit beyond that for those not living in CA needing to smog.
1: OEM GM Crate
2: Rebuild what I have
3: Crate motor(Summit/Jegs/Westcoastmotors)
Some have a few upgrades over OEM such as roller lifters etc. Since I am in CA and have to smog, I'm not looking at a high performance motor but willing to get a few extra ponies over stock.
For those that have done something along these lines, what has your experience been and in peering into your 20/20 crystal ball, what would you have done differently?
Thoughts welcome:
Cheers
Since I can't justify the cost of a quad-cab Duramax 3/4-1 ton, I must fix whats I gots.