help choosing an engine for \'98+

[grazer]

Hi, everyone.



I\'m very new to posting in the forum, though I\'ve read quite a few threads. I\'ll be installing a v8 in a 98+ X-cab in about 3 months. As soon as I get back to the states, my JTR manual should be waiting for me. Anyway, I\'m relatively competent with vehicles, especially electronics. My questions are as follow: Where can I look for fuel injected engines online besides Ebay? (i\'m nervous about ebay) I want to do a swap that\'s as simple and as practical as possible for daily driving, which I believe would be a vortec 5.7 from a fullsize 98+. Should I consider buying a carburated engine for building a reliable daily driver with decent fuel economy?



Thanks a ton.

-Matt

[wild85]

Fuel injection will get you the best mileage and dependability. 5.7 vortec sounds good.

[MARKYMARK]

5.7 vortec injected would be excellant ,but more work, carbed less exspensive still very good choice

[grazer]

wild85 and markymark, thanks for your replies. Where should I be looking for a 5.7L vortec? used or new would work.



Thanks.

-Matt

[afghanimobilerawks]

Car Part.com (http://www.car-part.com)youll be able to find one there........ its a directory of scrap yards in north america. also be able to find a transmission if you need one.

[grazer]

http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif Thanks. exactly what I was looking for.

[Jimmybeam]

If your 98 X-cab has a 4.3L vortec, your swap will be very simple, if you find a 5.7 vortec from the same year, the wiring should all be the same except you have to add a few extra wires to the harness (I think 6....anyone know for sure???) which is nice because swapping a 5.7 vortec into any pre \'96 vehicle would be a real pain in the ass, you\'d need a high pressure fuel pump, high pressure lines, all the wiring (I believe there are 90+ individual wires on that harness) plus a few other pains in the a$$ I\'m probably forgetting. But if you have the 4.3 vortec already, all that is already present.......the swap is mechanically the same as any of the other swaps done on here.

[grazer]

Thanks, Jimmybeam. I was planning on getting the 4.3 to start with for the reasons you mentioned. I\'m deciding whether to go with an auto or manual tranny. I prefer driving with a manual, but the auto seems a little simpler to install.