305 TBI to Best Bang for the buck engine upgrade

[TWISTER]

I just picked up a 1987 1/2 ton 4x4 chevy truck w 3/4 ton axles and 4:10 gears. IT is a no rust original paint truck but the 305 is not going to do it. After reading through all the threads here I think the best idea is a Vortec 350. I want torque as I plan on plowing with it and pulling a little. Is the best option to stick with the TBI or go with a carb? Is there a build thread on what I will need to do this swap? I plan on picking up a junkyard engine and rebuilding it so the only mods I can think of would be a cam on this.. Any info or opinion would be appreciated. I just dont want to have any issues with the truck from too many mods. Thanks

 

[bucket]

Cost involved just depends on what you are lucky enough to find. Best bang for the buck in my mind would be a mild 350 or 454 and stick with the TBI. Not necessarily start with a TBI motor though, the TBI is easily adapted to any small block or big block.

 

[TWISTER]

Im thinking a Vortec 5.7 with a cam and rebuild. From what I have gathered here I can run the TBI on it but what mods do I need to do that for the TBI. Chip? Injectors? I assume a Vortex intake? And the distributor needs addressed also I assume. Anything I am missing and if someone has done this can you give me some insight? Thanks

 

[imoto344]

http://tbichips.com/
Check out this link. There is a recomendation page for engines. I can only get that page on a computer, wouldnt pull it up on tablet or phone. To much cam lowers vacuum and map sensor freaks out. Pcm cant make fuel adjustments. Your not to far from me. I live east of lagrange 10 miles. Jon