Originally Posted By 11secaarcuda
found a 2008 5.7 for a good price. is it good for a performance build or should I look for a newer model year?



There are Crap, Junk, I'll do you a favor I'll drive from my end of PA to yours to pay you what you paid.... wave

Seriously, depending on what you want to do, it's your best starting point.
350-425 Hp is not that far away from a stock long block, a good crank,rods and pistons, 450 to about 550 is achievable with a set of worked stock heads. Eagle heads can get you to 600 NA.