T. Matt wrote:
>I have a 97 SC 4x4 with the v6. I love this truck except
>I should have gotten the v8. What I'm wondering is, if I wanted
>to buy a v8 and have it put in. What are all of my options.
>How much will I propably being looking at having to spend.
>I know I could check around at junk yards for a wrecked truck but
>dependability is a major issue with me. The idea of a new engine
>sounds good only because then I know what kind of care has been given
>to it. Or would I be better off just keeping this truck as is and trading
>it in a few years once there is some equity built up.
I would think that buying a new 5.2L engine (if you are able) would be
very expensive. You would also have to replace the computer, manifold,
distributor and plug wires. Installation costs would be something else
to consider if it's not a self-install.
I would also imagine that getting one from a junk yard would be expensive
and difficult as well. You say that dependability is a major issue, so
can you ever be sure how much internal damages may have been done.
Unless there is really a pressing need for the v8, I would personally
wait until I could afford to buy a new truck. By that time, the new v8s
will have been out for a while and you can benefit from the technicological
improvements.
I'll be interested to see what kind of responses you get from the list
as well.
Bob
Burlington, Ontario
'97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55 auto., flame red
Gibson duals, KN drop-in
Coloured-keyed grille guard, running boards
and hard tonneau cover
Deflectors, grille insert
AR-211 15x7 rims (4.75" backspace)
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