87V10CA
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- California
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- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- V10
- Engine Size
- 350
Just bought an '87 350 TBI Silverado. I know this questions has been asked many times, in different ways, but I want to get some new opinions.
I need a new motor. It has a stock LO5, and is tired. Looking for a power upgrade, and willing to spend some money to get more power. But I must pass CA smog. The E-Rod motors are too expensive, and too much work. HT383E isn't smog legal (No EGR, just to start).
I don't want to experiment and buy something, and it not pass. But the LO5 is a joke. I got passed on a grade by a Saturn!
I thought about buying a HT383 short block, and using Edel performer heads, and mild roller. Is the $5K that will cost me, worth it? Or is there a better route. I will keep the TBI set up and all the smog equipment.
I need a new motor. It has a stock LO5, and is tired. Looking for a power upgrade, and willing to spend some money to get more power. But I must pass CA smog. The E-Rod motors are too expensive, and too much work. HT383E isn't smog legal (No EGR, just to start).
I don't want to experiment and buy something, and it not pass. But the LO5 is a joke. I got passed on a grade by a Saturn!
I thought about buying a HT383 short block, and using Edel performer heads, and mild roller. Is the $5K that will cost me, worth it? Or is there a better route. I will keep the TBI set up and all the smog equipment.