5.7 Vortec Reliability?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 05/29/2016 at 16:32 • Filed to: None

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Any major issues? I know that rust is a problem with these trucks, but besides that.

Link to this truck in comments because Kinja

jkm7680 > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:33

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http://m.cars.com/vehicledetail/…

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:36

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They can’t be that bad.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:42

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Engine is fine. Transmission will die. Cheap to rebuild though. Besides that, the only thing worse that I’ve driven than that, is an Aveo.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/29/2016 at 16:43

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What made it so bad? Haha

Ssfancyfresh > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:43

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Intake manifold comes to mind.

My buddy just did his on his 95 at 275k. He just bought the part from RockAuto and followed a YouTube video to fix it.

Otherwise, great truck.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:45

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The 4Runner feels like a tight, well put together sports car... in it’s current worn out state. Vague is an accurate description.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/29/2016 at 16:48

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Like just bad brakes?

HammerheadFistpunch > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:48

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The 4l60e had a rep, the hvac/stereo controls are crap, and the steering gets more play than I think they should...but other than that super reliable

Birddog > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:49

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Intake gaskets and the CPI “Spider” are common issues with easy fixes. The trans should be a 4L60E which is pretty stout if cared for.

Here’s a good site that outlines potential trans issues. http://www.twincharlotte.com/transmission-r…

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:49

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Worked fine, no feel whatsoever. Same with steering. It’s like driving with a gaming wheel, but that might insult modern gaming wheels.

jkm7680 > HammerheadFistpunch 05/29/2016 at 16:50

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I just need a basic pickup, so that being said it should be fine for that..

jkm7680 > Birddog 05/29/2016 at 16:50

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Cool, thanks for the link.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/29/2016 at 16:51

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Rwd or 4wd?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:52

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I’ve test driven 3, and they all were 4WD and felt the same.

HammerheadFistpunch > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 16:52

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If you can get a 3/4 ton with the 5.7 it takes care of the trans issue

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/29/2016 at 17:03

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So no steering input or anything huh?

Also, how was the engine note?

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 17:06

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94' 2wd with a 350 and a flipped air filter lid

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 17:10

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Nope, but engine not wasn’t bad. One of them had a 383 in it. Still was unexciting.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 17:39

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Rust is an issue with all American trucks of that era...I don’t know what ‘typical Chevy rust’ constitutes, but Fords are cab corners and rear wheel wells. And ‘typical Dodge rust’ means that it becomes a rust colored pile of dirt in your driveway.

Anyway, it's a SBC. It won't be a lot of fun, but it'll work hard.

jkm7680 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 05/29/2016 at 17:40

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And that's all I need. Just something to get the job done.

E92M3 > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 17:53

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Two words “spider injection"

jkm7680 > E92M3 05/29/2016 at 17:54

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Kinda easy to replace apparantly though.

Dru > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 18:00

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These trucks are nearly indestructible. Dad has one he has had for 12 years. Has over 300K on original motor. Had to replace a fuel pump once. New Trans a couple years ago. But overall just a solid workhorse.

BReLp7dzHM3ytYsE > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 18:06

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You're gonna get terrible gas mileage. But it's an SBC so it's a solid engine.

64Mali > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 19:06

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It takes quite a few hours(18), and you want to do the lower intake manifold gaskets at the same time. Trust me.

My bird IS the word > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 19:53

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Drove one of those for work. Absolute garbage to drive. Perfectly fine for utility. Engine had over 100k miles, I did crack the distributor cap driving down a bumpy road (!) but everything else worked on that truck.

jkm7680 > My bird IS the word 05/29/2016 at 19:54

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How exactly was it bad? Just wondering...

My bird IS the word > jkm7680 05/29/2016 at 20:31

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Since you’re an enthusiast, I mean the steering, pedal and brake feel were absolute garbage. I felt miserable driving it. Parking those big trucks is a bitch too.