Engine swap from 50 Gi to 57 Vortec

[capt_dan]

"What a great site, just found

"What a great site, just found it and boy am i glad!

I have a question regarding engine swaps. My 1998 5.0 Gi is still strong, but down the road when I am facing a swap, can i drop in a 5.7 Vortec and connect all my 5.0 components?"

 

[capt_dan]

"One more thing, the boat is a

"One more thing, the boat is a 1998 Albemarle 247 and the engine is connected to a DP-S drive via a jackshaft system. Probably doesn't make a difference though."

 

[fastjeff]

"Should work okay, but you&#39

"Should work okay, but you'll need to repitch your prop.

Jeff"

 

[capt_dan]

"I figured on the prop, but I

"I figured on the prop, but I was more concerned over the manifold, fuel injection system, etc."