motor removal

[RAY]

I posted this in the garage section, but thought I would also post it here. I just found out that the motor in my DD (97 K1500 w/ 5.7 350) is going to need to be rebuilt. I was thinking about going with a GM goodwrench crate motor instead of rebuilding it? Has anyone ever had experience with these motors and yanking a motor out of one of these trucks? How tough is it and roughly how long would it take a person with average mechanical skills?
Thanks,
Ray

 

[sweetk30]

just about the same as the older stuff. not to hard. my area we have a few junk yards. i just saw a 62k mile motor with all stuff just drop in plug fluid it and fire for 600 bucks. try the yards first might find one for around the same price range.

 

[88sub4x4]

I installed a GM crate motor into a '97 pickup. Took about 20 shop hours total. I just picked at it a little at a time. It's a pretty straightforward job. Like sweetk30 said, you may want to look into a junkyard motor if you're on a budget. If you plan to keep the truck forever then the crate motor may be the way to go.