350 vortec to ls1 or other L series

[the big d]

well im buying a 2000 chevy 2500 with a 350 and it has 226000 miles on it and is considering my options for a motor swap.
IS it that much easier to do a direct replacement or go with an ls motor or just get a built 454

[RedHeartbeat]

Its cheaper to buy one that already has the LSx type engine in it. Step up to a model that has the 5.3 or 6.0L. You'll save many headaches and a lot of money in the long run.

[the big d]

well for 2500 bucks ill stick with the one im looking at

[RedHeartbeat]

Sounds like you got a great deal. For that money I'd drive the wheels off of it then throw it away when it blows up. If you insist on repowering the truck then do a 6L or step up to the plate and put in a 408 or bigger stroker engine in it for some serious pulling power plus decent mileage for a big inch engine. The 454 or an 8.1 will kill you on conversion costs plus fuel.

[LSXmyford]

the easiest approach would be a direct replacement.

[the big d]

i got it today, i thought it was a 350 but it turned out to be a 454. runs damn good, just needs some fuses and relays

[RedHeartbeat]

Need to add some smaller chamber heads and an auxilliary fuel tank, too. 8 mpg would suck unless someone else is buying the fuel.

[the big d]

i get 6 if im lucky with my 03 2500 6.0, i pull 8 tons every day so im used to getting raped at the pump

[RedHeartbeat]

Ouch! That's like my fuel mileage at the dragstrip!

[the big d]

it cost me 150-250 bucks to get to the job and put diesel in my bobcat every damn day