I have a 1997 GMC Sierra with the stock 5.7 350. I'm wanting between 450-500hp. I want to learn. I don't want someone to just say "do this" I wanna know why. Anyone wanna help?

Asked by Aspiringgearhead Feb 04, 2015 at 12:30 AM about the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 K1500 SL 4WD Extended Cab LB

Question type: General

1 Answer
159,435

Bob answered 9 years ago

450 to 500 HP at the wheels will require a supercharger, dyno tuning and about $7,000 minimum. Then you can spend more money beefing up the transmission and possibly the rear end to take the power.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1997 GMC Sierra 1500

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search GMC Sierra 1500 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    yetilikesbeer
    Reputation
    12,860
  • #2
    dragonflyoffshore
    Reputation
    11,810
  • #3
    John Saffrahn
    Reputation
    11,750
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,385 Great Deals out of 164,114 listings starting at $1,000
Used GMC Yukon
713 Great Deals out of 12,305 listings starting at $1,998
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,109 Great Deals out of 50,408 listings starting at $4,995
Used Dodge RAM 1500
69 Great Deals out of 1,633 listings starting at $1,500
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,415 Great Deals out of 28,955 listings starting at $1,550
Used Chevrolet Corvette
784 Great Deals out of 13,017 listings starting at $6,800

Used Cars for Sale

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 37,192 listings starting at $29,590
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
217 Great Deals out of 9,513 listings starting at $29,310
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
227 Great Deals out of 2,966 listings starting at $26,911
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
169 Great Deals out of 1,900 listings starting at $22,500
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 For Sale
299 Great Deals out of 3,483 listings starting at $19,800

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.