Replacement Motor
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Replacement Motor
I have a 74 Chevy 3/4 ton two wheel drive pickup and am looking to replace the older motor with a newer version 350. I like the one piece rear main seal and have read that the 96-99 5.7 Vortec motors have some real good flowing heads and make some good power with valve seats that can run unleaded gas. I would like to keep a carbureted motor so I am just looking for a long block. I see lots of motors on CL and have noticed a few come up advertised with the same problem. The problem I am seeing is low compression in one or more cylinders. They state the motors run but have low compression. Is this a common problem with this motor and if so what is the problem? How much damage has been done to these low compression motors? I dont want to buy something that is know for cracking heads and have to buy more heads to complete my conversion. I am also aware this is not enough information to diagnose a motor problem, I am simply asking if these 96-99 5.7 vortec motors have some known engine issues or if these are good donor transplant motors, and why a low compression issue?
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
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Anyone know about the low compression problems with these motors? Also not sure on limited aftermarket supply. Since I want to use a carburetor all I need is a intake manifold and then select a cam, seems simple for the old 74 3/4 ton. Any additional advice on what the compression problems may be, or how the heads for thes 96-99 motors stand up?
Thanks again
Thanks again
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