1997 1500 5.7 with 5speed manual

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Apr 28, 2022 | 01:46 AM

Archerxplex

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1997 1500 5.7 with 5speed manual

Hello everyone I'm kinda new to the whole engine building thing but I know a decent amount about the basics of engines. I'm trying to build for a off-roader/ daily if I need to drive it to work for some reason. Currently I have the engine pulled out as it had spun bearing#8 and started eating the rear main bearing so I'm rebuilding it right now and wanted to know what a good camshaft would be I've heard the comp cam 305h is decent and I love the way it sounds. I just don't know what all I'll need to be able to install it. Along with what else I'll need to upgrade. Currently the engine is a 1 price rear main and is a 2 bolt main with vortex heads and spider injection. I want to keep it fairly stock so that way I can keep it as reliable as possible.

In short I'm just looking to find out what all I'll need to upgrade to install a new cam and what would be a good cam for my application. Thank you in advance