97 Vortec Engine Swap
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5.7 Engine Swap I am installing a low mileage 97 Vortec 5.7 into my kit truck. The engine was removed from a Tahoe. I was told that that I would only need to supply power to four wires for the underhood wiring harness to work properly. Where can I find out what wires need power?
My truck is a 1984 Suburban that previously had a 6.2 diesel in it. The tank was in pretty bad shape and I will be replacing it. Will the old fuel lines work, or do I need to install new ones since the vortec requires a higher fuel pressure. Is their an advantage to installing an in the tank fuel pump versus a frame mounted fuel pump?
If you have performed a similar swap, what did you learn that would be helpful to me?
The vortec L31 engine requires 65 psi at the rails. Where can I get an intank fuel pump that will feed this kind of pressure to the engine?
My truck is a 1984 Suburban that previously had a 6.2 diesel in it. The tank was in pretty bad shape and I will be replacing it. Will the old fuel lines work, or do I need to install new ones since the vortec requires a higher fuel pressure. Is their an advantage to installing an in the tank fuel pump versus a frame mounted fuel pump?
If you have performed a similar swap, what did you learn that would be helpful to me?
The vortec L31 engine requires 65 psi at the rails. Where can I get an intank fuel pump that will feed this kind of pressure to the engine?
Last edited by capps; Jan 4, 2005 at 06:15 PM.
