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Smokey burnouts · 06-22-2015, 04:10 PM

I've searched and read till I'm dizzy about 5.3/5.7tbi swaps and even trying to just heads/cam my current motor. A 5.3 costs me the motor and all that is needed. I got the 94 4x4 burb in the driveway just sitting, so can be robbed of any and all parts.

I'm getting bout 8mpg and the k5 struggles to maintain speed at 60 up hills. The MPG ain't huge deal but the fact the it won't get out its own way and struggles on hills is getting old.

Is it worth swapping some or all the drive train out the burb in the K5?
Just looking for performance vs cost advise for getting the K5 lil more streetable...

Thanks
Daniel

06-22-2015, 04:10 PM	#1
Smokey burnouts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Farmville Virginia Posts: 55	94 350tbi/700r4 swap I've searched and read till I'm dizzy about 5.3/5.7tbi swaps and even trying to just heads/cam my current motor. A 5.3 costs me the motor and all that is needed. I got the 94 4x4 burb in the driveway just sitting, so can be robbed of any and all parts. I'm getting bout 8mpg and the k5 struggles to maintain speed at 60 up hills. The MPG ain't huge deal but the fact the it won't get out its own way and struggles on hills is getting old. Is it worth swapping some or all the drive train out the burb in the K5? Just looking for performance vs cost advise for getting the K5 lil more streetable... Thanks Daniel __________________ 72 K5 4x4, 350(rebuilt stock w/edelbrock carb and manifold)/th350, 4"lift 35's, GM 10bolt rear(not thrilled)... Thinking I need some heads and a mild cam or maybe a 5.3!! Last edited by Smokey burnouts; 06-22-2015 at 04:21 PM.