COE new power plant

I picked up a new power plant for Big Bertha last night. Bought a 97 3500hd with a vortec 454. It only has 51K miles on it. Should be a good upgrade for the vortec 350.

 

I wondered if you were gonna think that 350 was working too hard! All I can say is you think it used fuel, just wait! Garry

 

it might do better based on the fact it will have enough power...but who knows.

 

Never considered going Duramax?
Other than the $$$

 

I cant justify the money for a d-max. From looking at my brothers truck it appears to be too wide to fit between the frame rails. My valve covers are level with the top of the frame. I have 1" clearance for the big block so it should be interesting. Motor has to come out the bottom of the truck too.

 

Love your truck and think your prolly right about the new powerplant doing atleast the same mpg...jus easier.

 

Yup Duramax's are big money and big dimensions
I totally understand

 

No subs***ute for cubes! sounds fun...

 

Big Bertha fire right up tonight. I guess my wiring skills were good. what a difference 104 cubic inches makes. I need to make a few new exhaust pieces and it will be good to go. Cant wait to see how she does next week when I get the camper out of storage.

 

Buggy, You gonna be up here in Dewitteville? Let me know we might be able to look at that Jimmy

 

I'll be up there July 4th - 7th. I want to take a look at it and check your truck out also.