I own a 91 c1500, extended cab, long box with a 5.7 and 4spd auto with a
3.08 rear end. The engine has roughly 245000km on it and is burning quite a bit of oil and is low on compression on one cylinder. The truck is in excellent shape otherwise, and with the price of new vehicles these days...you get the picture.I would either like to freshen this engine and upgrade it somewhat or buy a good performing crate motor. I am mechanically enclined and would not hesitate to do all the work myself.
1.What can I expect the basic refresh to cost and what do you think it should include - I would start with rings, honing if the cyl's are not to badly scratched, timing chain and gears, perhaps lifters and a cam and maybe an oil pump - what do you think?- What upgrades would you recommend? I have been considering Edlebrock heads - what else offers a fair performance gain for the dollar? Turbo??? Chip?
- Would all of the above be unnecessary if I were to buy a crate engine? If so, why and which do you recommend?
Please keep this in mind - I tow a 30' Travel trailer during the summer months and believe I would be better of with a good increase in torque rather than horsepower - maybe a good combination of both.
Thanks in advance Kevin