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#81751 08/21/2007 12:52 AM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 37 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: May 2007 Posts: 37 | I have been offered a 89 chev silverado for free. It has a 5.7 and automatic tranny. I was wondering if the tranny would be a 700r4, I'm told that the 96 and newer 5.7 would be a better choice because of the vortec heads. How well did the 89 5.7 perform. I plan on accepting the offer regardless as I'm sure that there will be many usable parts. I can't wait until someone offers me a newer truck for parts,lol.
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#81752 08/21/2007 1:09 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | John,
The 89 has a 210 HP 5.7 with a throttle body and a 700R4. I have an 88 and it is no slouch. 93 up had a 4L60E which is basically the same trans with more computer controls. Of course the later engines had higher HP but for the price who could turn it down.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
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#81753 08/21/2007 1:25 AM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 37 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: May 2007 Posts: 37 | Yes, I am definately accepting the offer, he says there is a lot of miles on it but only 20k on the tranny. I thought even if I were to buy a crate motor this would at least supply me with all the neccessary brackets and accessaries. I'd like to get around the 300 hp range.I'm not sure what it would cost to have this motor rebuilt as apposed to buying a crate motor. | | |
#81754 08/21/2007 10:34 PM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | When I bought my ol'93 GMC the previous owner said he got the Vortec engine in his new truck but the one I was buying had more power. Go figure. | | |
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