Engine knocking..best decision?

[murderedyukon]

So my engine started knocking last night, 350 TBI, i'm wondering everyones opinions on what to do, the 350 had plenty of power but i'm looking for a little more. what would be best? rebuild my 350 so i know it's a good strong motor or think about dropping in a different motor, or even the same 350? money isn't readily available or i would just get a monster 454...so with that being said, what is everyones opinions for budget and performance?

 

[Big Buttons]

Make it a 383 stroker. Isn't that expensive.

 

[xanatost]

Make it a 383 stroker. Isn't that expensive.

x2 That is what I am planning to do this summer. Im going to buy a 5.7 from a pull-it yard and rebuild it as a 383 for when mine kicks the bucket. Im at 198,000 miles and it time for me to start thinking about a replacement.

 

[SunlitComet]

So my engine started knocking last night, 350 TBI, i'm wondering everyones opinions on what to do, the 350 had plenty of power but i'm looking for a little more. what would be best? rebuild my 350 so i know it's a good strong motor or think about dropping in a different motor, or even the same 350? money isn't readily available or i would just get a monster 454...so with that being said, what is everyones opinions for budget and performance?

What exactly is knocking? Can't or don't want to fix it?

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Make it a 383 stroker. Isn't that expensive.

The gm ht383e for our suv is. A cool $4700+ at jegs or summit. But a drop-in 340hp/435 ft-lbs engine is very tempting. Especially when it is all new parts.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Chevrolet-Per...uck-HT383E-383ci-340HP-Engine/764049/10002/-1

 

[murderedyukon]

What exactly is knocking? Can't or don't want to fix it?

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The gm ht383e for our suv is. A cool $4700+ at jegs or summit. But a drop-in 340hp/435 ft-lbs engine is very tempting. Especially when it is all new parts.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Chevrolet-Per...uck-HT383E-383ci-340HP-Engine/764049/10002/-1

bottom end

 

[SunlitComet]

Pull off plug wire at a time to see if knocking stops. If so just maybe do that specific rod bearing.

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[murderedyukon]

i'm pretty sure i'm gonna end up going with remanufactured, need my truck back on the road and rebuilding would be too many man hours...when i get it back i'll be posting more about the mods i have and whats going into it...

 

[SunlitComet]

Well you can get a new gm L31 engine for about $1800 from jegs. Not sure how much a reman will cost where you are.

 

[retorq]

If it's a TBI a Vortec long block swap will work but you'll need some other parts to make it work. I would rethink the rebuild, your 95 block will be drilled and tapped for a roller cam and it will have the internal cooling bypass provisions. That's the best of both worlds if you ask me ... Your local machine shop probably has one ready to go ... Grab that, grab a rebuild kit and build it over a weekend then swap it.

 

[murderedyukon]

change of plans, I will be buying an economical car and getting around in that so that I don't have to rush getting my truck back on the road...so with that being said, I want to put a diesel in it because I'm trying to make it a towing truck...I was thinking getting a cummins, different transmission, different gears in the differential, lift kit, rims and tires....ideas?

 

[Gzes]

Your tow truck idea may go down the gutter before it starts. Frame isn't made for serious work. You get into big boy territory and your gonna have a mangled frame in no time

 

[SunlitComet]

Pitty. Were hoping to see you convert to a TBI Vortec.

 

[murderedyukon]

Pitty. Were hoping to see you convert to a TBI Vortec.

it already is TBI vortec?

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Your tow truck idea may go down the gutter before it starts. Frame isn't made for serious work. You get into big boy territory and your gonna have a mangled frame in no time

what would be your suggestion? i like the truck and the way they look with bigger tires and lift..

 

[SunlitComet]

You did not mention it has Vortec heads so IU assume it is a standard tbi block. Vortec came into production starting in 1996 with individual injectors for each cylinder. You can go Vortec heads, but a new intake manifold is required to adapt it to a carb or tbi.

 

[retorq]

change of plans, I will be buying an economical car and getting around in that so that I don't have to rush getting my truck back on the road...so with that being said, I want to put a diesel in it because I'm trying to make it a towing truck...I was thinking getting a cummins, different transmission, different gears in the differential, lift kit, rims and tires....ideas?

The best idea it to get a different truck ...

it already is TBI vortec?

No it's not.