Burken Boys’ and Girl’s Journey

[Fless]

Got it loaded up with my brother in law and heading home. Kind of cold out right now.View attachment 361178View attachment 361179

At least you're getting some classic rock on 97X. Oughta warm you up a bit.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Got it loaded up with my brother in law and heading home. Kind of cold out right now.View attachment 361178View attachment 361179

Hopefully it's an easy fix and you don't have to locate a replacement

 

[wjburken]

At least you're getting some classic rock on 97X. Oughta warm you up a bit.

Ah yes! 97X Rocks! Been listening to it since the 80’s.

 

[George B]

Got it loaded up with my brother in law and heading home. Kind of cold out right now.View attachment 361178View attachment 361179

Same weather here. Spent some time out just to get some air. It’s brutal.

 

[adventurenali92]

Meanwhile in my ski town it was 50F this afternoon while I was detailing my clients Range Rover. Lol. Hopefully you get the kids truck sorted out!

 

[wjburken]

Hopefully it's an easy fix and you don't have to locate a replacement

Yeah - Me too.

 

[wjburken]

Say, if I end up going down the path of replacing the motor, what years would be considered almost plug and play. It’s a ‘97 5.0L. I’m assuming it would have to be at least an OBDII vintage at least, correct? I think this puts me in the ‘96-‘98 range. How about going to a 5.7 from the same years? What would I need to be aware of?

 

[Fless]

Say, if I end up going down the path of replacing the motor, what years would be considered almost plug and play. It’s a ‘97 5.0L. I’m assuming it would have to be at least an OBDII vintage at least, correct? I think this puts me in the ‘96-‘98 range. How about going to a 5.7 from the same years? What would I need to be aware of?

Let's ask @east302 and @exp500

 

[wjburken]

The diagnostic process has started. Should be fun in this weather.

 

[Tonyv__]

Say, if I end up going down the path of replacing the motor, what years would be considered almost plug and play. It’s a ‘97 5.0L. I’m assuming it would have to be at least an OBDII vintage at least, correct? I think this puts me in the ‘96-‘98 range. How about going to a 5.7 from the same years? What would I need to be aware of?

Almost certain it’s just a tune to your ecm for the 5.7 values As far as the engine. Not sure about the 400r trans if it’s the same on the 5.0 and the 5.7. I did a swap on my 96 c1500. I almost went with the 5.7 but budget was tight and it was a work truck. I bought a crate motor from Jeggs for under $2000 if I remember correctly