Hey Im going to be buying a 1989 Chevrolet 4x4 soon and its going to be used for half off/half on road use, its got a 5.7 in it currently will this be plenty enough for what I want or should I get a crate engine if so what should I get? Or should I mod the engine?

 

in that truck i would suggest a stroker to put the power down where you need it

a 383 stroker would be nice but the motor should be fine as is

 

ditto

 

as long as its running good then leave it.

 

nitrous'd stroker....

 

ok stock engine for now then evetually a 383 stroker for it, how much lift should I go and how big of tires?

 

i have a complete vortec 5.3 for sale. alot of the buggy guys love these engines now days. hell, even quite a few of the wrangler guys are doing 5.3 swaps. i would think more about power and dependability in the same package.

 

1' suspension and 3" body wit 44s

6" suspension wit 35s is i think the best you can do for a truck and keep it some what reasonable. usually once you get any bigger than that your spendin some $$$

 

i know on the NBS trucks over a 35" tire on a 1/2 ton and front suspension parts start breaking under stress but IDK about on the 88-98 body style

either a 6" lift and 35s or some 33s and a small lift ( 3" body or something close)

lower gearing would also offset the lack in power to an extent

amount of lift also would depend on how harsh the terrain would be off-road

if its going to be 50/50-on-off-road 33s may suit you better since there are more A/T tires in a 33" than 35s and all-terrain tires are what you need

33s and 4.56 gears and a 3" body lift ( just make sure you get your bumpers lifted too rear especially) should do you good for what it sounds like you will be using it for

 

6 inch lifts is what I was thinking but wasnt sure, whats the best bang for the buck lift company? Fabtech?Superlift?etc?