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Hello,
I am very excited and have started my stealth Suburban project (blacking out everything). To that end I just purchased a 1997 GMC SLT suburban in nearly mint condition (even the passenger seat leather looks new
However the 5.7 vortec has 198k on it and while it seems to run like new and there are no issues at all right now (no burn no leak running royal purple synthetic). I do not expect the engine to last forever.
Since i am sinking another 5k in upgrades that include a lift (6" rancho) , new wheels (rockstar matte black), new Nitto Grapplers, a bull bar, nerf bar and a alot more I want to be prepared and start my engine fund so I am trying to get an idea of the cost and whats possible with engine rebuilds/replacements.
So with all that said here are my questions:
1. In an optimal scenario, how many miles can i expect to get out of this 198k original engine?
2. If I replace the engine, should I go rebuild of original engine, get a remanufactured, or a new block?
3. What are the costs (estimated) that are associated with #2. (keep in mind I wont be doing the work so i will need it installed).
4. Should I give any consideration to moving up to a 7.4? I am not concerned about mpg.
5. What about throwing a 6.5 turbo diesel in there? thoughts or is this just crazy (or dumb).
6.Any core upgrades I should look at while I am in there?
Thanks a bunch guys. Looking forward to being an active member and i will post some before and afters of my murdered out sub
I am very excited and have started my stealth Suburban project (blacking out everything). To that end I just purchased a 1997 GMC SLT suburban in nearly mint condition (even the passenger seat leather looks new
However the 5.7 vortec has 198k on it and while it seems to run like new and there are no issues at all right now (no burn no leak running royal purple synthetic). I do not expect the engine to last forever.
Since i am sinking another 5k in upgrades that include a lift (6" rancho) , new wheels (rockstar matte black), new Nitto Grapplers, a bull bar, nerf bar and a alot more I want to be prepared and start my engine fund so I am trying to get an idea of the cost and whats possible with engine rebuilds/replacements.
So with all that said here are my questions:
1. In an optimal scenario, how many miles can i expect to get out of this 198k original engine?
2. If I replace the engine, should I go rebuild of original engine, get a remanufactured, or a new block?
3. What are the costs (estimated) that are associated with #2. (keep in mind I wont be doing the work so i will need it installed).
4. Should I give any consideration to moving up to a 7.4? I am not concerned about mpg.
5. What about throwing a 6.5 turbo diesel in there? thoughts or is this just crazy (or dumb).
6.Any core upgrades I should look at while I am in there?
Thanks a bunch guys. Looking forward to being an active member and i will post some before and afters of my murdered out sub