What other engines would fit my 97 1500.??

[jc97sub15004x4]

hello... this is my very first post... a newby here.. can anyone help me what other engines would fit in my 97 1500.. 4x4.. of course I blew the engine.. was basically gone, when I got it.. good price though.. anyways.. 5.7 is the standard.. but what other truck engine would be a good replacement for this model..?? if any at all..?? with existing tranny and rest of the mounts..etc.. hopefully, with no modifications..to the frame.. etc..I wonder a chevy 5.0 would fit my needs..?? your input is appreciated, with your expetise.... thanks..jc..

[J-Ri]

Welcome to AF!

Originally Posted by jc97sub15004x4

I wonder a chevy 5.0 would fit my needs..??

What are your needs? Any of the V8 gas engines they used in that year would work. The 5.0L is the same size and should have the right sensors in the right location. The 5.0L is very close to the 5.7L as far as power and gas mileage too.

[777stickman]

A compatible VCM (computer) to match up with a different size motor than original??

[jc97sub15004x4]

Thanks for your inputs.. I'm looking at the 97 vortec 5.0l engine, to swap for my original 5.7l... possible down sides..; loss of power;(what is the horse power differences..?? and will all my drivetrain work properly for 4x4hi,, lo.. 2x4..?? any other problems in installing the 5.0?? exh. manifold,?? tranny mounting..?? would it fit just right..??.. POSSIBLE UPSIDES..; Save some gas money.. ;putting over $100 in gas fiil ups just kills me.. giving me 15 mpg... I wonder if the 5.0 can give me much savings in the gas .. (Well.. if I cared so much about a burb gas milage.. I should not even drive this beast of a truck.. but.. you know.. it drives nicely..I like the feel of the drivability..of this thing..(got it when the gas prices were not so high..never thought gas prices would go this high..It's a crime..).. your input is appreciated.. thanks..