How much Horsepower do I have

Tiny
MHIMMEL
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 69,000 MILES
I was just curious how much horsepower my truck has with it being stock. It's a 97 Chevy Silverado K1500 4x4 automatic 5.7L V8 extended cab. Or if you could point me to a website that has a listing of older automobiles and their horsepower ratings. Thanks!
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 AT 2:01 PM

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Tiny
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Believe that is the Vortec 350, rated at 260 hp if memory serves me well. I had a '96 with that engine, it was a great engine, still ran like new with 108,000 miles, was well maintained though.
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010 AT 6:35 PM
Tiny
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Yeah it's the Vortec 350. I just wasnt sure how much horsepower it was putting out. Thanks for the reply though. I'll be sure to give you some positive feedback! Thanks!
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 9:15 AM
Tiny
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No problem, despite the 'modest' hp rating, this is still a great engine. I towed an '89 Trans Am on a trailer from Indiana to Minneapolis without a hitch.
No oil cooler, original clutch on a 5-speed, but careful driving. The engine had more than enough power, and still gave me some very respectable gas mileage, if memory serves me well.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 6:48 PM
Tiny
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The same engine is in my 96 silverado. I now have 290,000 miles on it with never being rebuilt and runs with plenty of power still with even a load of hay behind it.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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Wish I still had my old truck, even if it was rusty.
Could use it now and then for sure, and it was simple enough so that I could still turn a wrench on it for most repairs and maintenance.
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 AT 4:56 PM

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