I bought a complete 5.7 Vortec engine from a '97 Chevy C1500 yesterday for $50. It has a spun bearing. I understand because this is a factory roller engine, it'd be cheaper to go back with a roller cam set up vs retro fitting an older block. I need some ideas on what I should build. I could easily be happy with a stroker engine or even just a bore job. I may sell the heads simply because I KNOW I want something beyond what Vortecs can offer. Are these blocks strong enough for abuse? I'm thinking forged steel crank and ARP bolts regardless of what stroke I choose. I may plan on something to match my AFR Eliminators that patiently wait for their call of duty. What would y'all build? I can't really say what kind of budget I want to stay under, because at this point, if it takes 2 years to build....so be it. I really don't want to "cut corners" just to save a buck. I definitely want a BULLET PROOF package. My Camaro already has a pretty stout 360 in it now, but like anyone, I want MORE!!!

Well, for the price you're STILL ahead of the game.

Have you priced out 383 kits for those blocks?

Are these blocks strong enough for abuse?

GM uses those blocks for the 430hp ZZ430. :bowtie: