Hey H8rs,
I've been doing some research into moving forward on a swap in my '94. It's got a 2.5" lift, factory Elockers, and some new duratracs. I've been exceptionally pleased with everything about the vehicle, except for one thing... It's 278K miles and the motor is showing signs that she is on her last legs. So I've been doing some digging into getting her a new heart.
I'm mostly posting this thread for two reasons, one to gather opinions on which would be the easier and more cost effective swap, and the second to keep track of my thoughts and progress as I move forward. sort of like a build thread.
Notes:
I'm okay with an Automatic transmission, that doesn't bother me at all.
I'm a little unfamiliar with transmission or T case work, as this is my first serious 4x4 project.
Budget is a primary concern. I would like to keep costs down under $2,000. less spent the better.
I'd like to put out an open question to gather your opinions, many of the newer vortec V8's are becoming very affordable out of junkyards, but SBC's are real easy, real simple, and real cheap.
I'm not really towing anything, I just want something with a healthy mix of power ~250 HP ~250 TQ and decent mileage. At least 10 MPG hwy.
thanks all for your help. I'll be continuing to read through other peoples threads as I go. any hints or tips on this matter are always appreciated, keep up the good work!
/Rex
I've been doing some research into moving forward on a swap in my '94. It's got a 2.5" lift, factory Elockers, and some new duratracs. I've been exceptionally pleased with everything about the vehicle, except for one thing... It's 278K miles and the motor is showing signs that she is on her last legs. So I've been doing some digging into getting her a new heart.
I'm mostly posting this thread for two reasons, one to gather opinions on which would be the easier and more cost effective swap, and the second to keep track of my thoughts and progress as I move forward. sort of like a build thread.
Notes:
I'm okay with an Automatic transmission, that doesn't bother me at all.
I'm a little unfamiliar with transmission or T case work, as this is my first serious 4x4 project.
Budget is a primary concern. I would like to keep costs down under $2,000. less spent the better.
I'd like to put out an open question to gather your opinions, many of the newer vortec V8's are becoming very affordable out of junkyards, but SBC's are real easy, real simple, and real cheap.
I'm not really towing anything, I just want something with a healthy mix of power ~250 HP ~250 TQ and decent mileage. At least 10 MPG hwy.
thanks all for your help. I'll be continuing to read through other peoples threads as I go. any hints or tips on this matter are always appreciated, keep up the good work!
/Rex