I think there is a few people now that have done the 5.7 swap. Just google and there's a few write ups on it. However this not a bolt in and out job. Lots custom wiring and some more custom metal work for mounting the motor and trans.

 

Motor and trans will mount using factory things. (I have a 6.4 Hemi during in a truck with stock frame engine mounts just need to do wiring

 

Cleaned the oxidation off the headlights and polished them. Hopefully I'll see better on the way to work now.

 

Got almost 20k miles on the 390 stroker with no real substantial issues. Gas mileage rock solid at 11ish driving around the city. Still fun to drive.

 

Only 11????? I would think it should be able to do better than that? Do you have a heavy foot?

 

Austin stop and go traffic, and rarely drive more than a few miles per day. LOL. Get 14-15 when doing long trips on the highway.

 

Ah, ok, that makes more sense. I live in out in the sticks, drive about 7 miles one-way to work on a fairly regular basis, and my 8.0 gets right about 10mpg. (maybe 11) There are maybe three traffic lights between me, and work.

 

Threw a new accessory drive kit on last night. I knew the pulleys were a little long on the teeth but HOLY COW what a difference. If your tensioner is over 60k old, put on a new one. They get very weak. I must've had 150k on mine and suddenly the steering is quiet, smooth, and easier to turn.

 

Good to hear! My steering is to easy (like a car) so I'll be digging into why as soon as I get back to PA.

 

Well I spoke too soon. Went and washed the truck and still noisy. Stupid Napa pump. Guess I'll have to do that again after all. But the tensioner was still old.