My truck is an "89" Silverado 2500 with a stock 350 TBI and auto trans. I've never been happy with the trucks towing power. I have a small aluminum jon boat that I trailer nearly every weekend. My Chevy pulls that boat and trailer just fine because the total weight is only about
1,500 lb. But, we have another boat, a 26 ft. fiberglass pocket cruiser, that we trailer maybe 6 times a year. The total weight is about 9,000 lb and my Chevy can barely manage the task. I am considering swaping out the 350 TBI and installing a 502 Ram Jet. My local crate engine suppliers tell me I'm better off just buying a used truck with the power train that I am looking for. They tell me that the 87 thru 95 Chevy TBI's are just hopeless and I'm better off getting rid of it. Is my truck really that hopeless? I am assuming that the Big Block swap would reguire the crate 502, a compatible auto trans. and a new ECM w/ wiring harness. I know one of you guys out there has successfully done this, right! What am I looking at as far as reguired parts to do this swap? And, is it a managable job for a limited experienced, back yard mechanic? Thanks for any help you can give!Mike Howard