I recently built a 496 for my 2000 K2500. With the bigger engine, 11.3:1 compression, and mild cam I figured manifolds and crappy "Custom exhaust" wouldn't do. I ordered up a couple hundred bucks worth of 304 tubing and bends and got to work. The truck has Hooker long tubes, I sprung for the...
Short block back together. I ended up at 11.3:1 with 30cc domes and a relatively small Lunati cam. I live and drive at 4400 feet and up so I'm hoping it works out. Worst case scenario I have a methanol system worked out in my head.
Melling high volume pump. I ordered a stock pickup for the...
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Engine out for a garage rebuild for a little more power.
188,000 mile L29. I drove it home about 30 miles after the PO wasted the bearings. Even eating itself alive, it fired right up and drove pretty well.
Parts gathering phase...
Hey guys long time information thief/lurker. I recently sold my 2009 GMC Sierra and found my new 2000 K2500. The 454 developed a leak and the kid that had it drove it low on oil. All in all a decent truck, especially for $1000. The 454 is out already and the new 496 being built. I owe a bunch of...