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69gumby · 12-25-2008, 12:58 AM

Thanks for all the information! Now I'll have to look into that 5.7 engine idea. My truck has AC and I wanted to stay with the original compressor. Will all of my other parts bolt on to the 5.7, alt. and power steering pump? I did find a 3970010 block except the stamp code threw me when it came out as a 165 hp engine. Must be the heads that make this one such low hp.

Oh by the way,

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THE BEST NEW YEAR!!!!

12-25-2008, 12:58 AM	#23
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: engine hunting, what should I be looking for??? Thanks for all the information! Now I'll have to look into that 5.7 engine idea. My truck has AC and I wanted to stay with the original compressor. Will all of my other parts bolt on to the 5.7, alt. and power steering pump? I did find a 3970010 block except the stamp code threw me when it came out as a 165 hp engine. Must be the heads that make this one such low hp. Oh by the way, HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THE BEST NEW YEAR!!!! __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David Last edited by 69gumby; 12-25-2008 at 12:59 AM.