Well after much diliberation about a V-6 to V-8 swap in my 1996 GMC C1500, I finally bit the bullet and did it. It was the best decision I have ever made.
I swaped it for a 5.3 in an 05 Silverado 2WD Extend Cab
I figured it would have been too much trouble to do the swap and if by some chance I screwed it up, it would render the truck unusable until I figured it out, or burned it to the ground trying!
I am amazed by the gas mileage!!! It is about 3-4 MPG better than my old V-6...with a whole S***load more power. AND I can chirp the tires like a kid if I wanted. I acutally found that out by accident. Was not used to all the power and tried to drive it like my old truck!
SO with all that said......I'm off to get a spray in bedliner, and some accessory type goodies!!! Anyone know of a good place to get accessories (grill, step bars etc)? And would anyone know if a dual exhaust will effect emissions testing?
Thanks
Eightupman