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Decided to LS swap
Hey everybody, After a lot of research I’ve decided to do a LQ4 (gen 3 6.0) with a 4L60e transmission swap into my 1988 Chevy C1500. I thought I’d share how I came to this decision and the steps I will be taking to get there. I have an all original unmolested truck. Had 64k miles on it when...- open_road_toad
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- Forum: LSX + Carb Swaps
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20” wheel/tire size for 4/6 Belltech lower kit
Hey everyone, I’ve searched the forums and found some information regarding this question but I’m getting ready to make the purchase and I just want to double check before I do so. I have a 1988 C1500 standard cab 8’ bed (profile pic). All original truck completely unmolested. I’ve done a...- open_road_toad
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- Forum: Lowered and Bagged Suspension
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Electric fan conversion
Hey Everyone, I apologize in advance for not posting pics. I had to run right after I dropped everything off at my son’s house. I am doing a electric fan conversion on my 1988 C1500 5.7 700r4. I purchased a fan from the local pick and pull. It’s from a 2006 Silverado. I bought a new rad from...- open_road_toad
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Rebuild or new engine from Blueprint?
Good morning Everyone, I posted a couple of days ago about my 1988 C1500 TBI not running well after replacing the intake manifold gaskets, distributor and a bunch of other stuff. It ended up being a unplugged spark plug wire (happens to the best of us). The truck still doesn’t run “right”. It...- open_road_toad
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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1988 C1500 tbi help
Hey Everyone, I’m posting this in hopes that one of you had the same issue and can give me some guidance. I was up til 3am working on my truck last night and she’s not running any better. Here’s the situation as of this morning: A couple of months ago I rebuilt the TBI. I installed AC Delco...- open_road_toad
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Roller cam conversion or new engine
Hello all, I have a 1988 Chevy 1/2 2WD with a 5.7 and 700R4. Truck is in great shape and it is my daily driver. I’ve done a bunch of maintenance to it and I would like to continue to drive it everyday. I bought it with 64k miles and it just rolled 100k. It is a TBI engine. No issues other than...- open_road_toad
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- Forum: The Garage
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TBI to Carb or LS swap
Hello everyone, New guy here and I'm looking for some advice. I have a very nice 1988 Chevy 2wd with the stock 5.7 and 700R4 transmission (Automatic w OD and "kick down cable, no electronics). This truck was a real find for me. Bought it from the grandson of the guy who purchased it new at a...- open_road_toad
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
