Recent content by Floorman

411 swap

Is this all I need to start the 411 swap?
- Floorman
- Thread
- Jan 2, 2020
- Replies: 0
- Forum: 96+ Vortec Performance + Computer Swaps
What next??

I've checked the thermostat already. But I do appreciate the thought. That's why I posted the question to get some outside ideas instead of just chasing my tail. Thanx
- Floorman
- Post #11
- Mar 3, 2016
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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It's not my dd. But it does have sentimental value. I am gonna do whatever it takes to get it back to good. Guess I'll check everything I can before pulling the heads. Worse case I'll yank the motor and get it rebuilt. I'll update my progress as it happens. I appreciate all the info.
- Floorman
- Post #8
- Mar 3, 2016
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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I'm unsure what caused it to overheat. It did still have coolant in it. Could the heat damage the spider? One thing I forgot to add was when I put the new plugs in and ran the truck for a couple minutes I cut it off and pulled the #3 plug and it was fuel Gould pretty bad. So I went and bought...
- Floorman
- Post #4
- Mar 3, 2016
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
What next??
- Floorman
- Post #3
- Mar 3, 2016
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
What next??

Ok guys, here's the story: My 98 k1500 with 180,000 on it overheated on me. I was 2 hours from home and in the middle of nowhere. I let it cool off and limped it to the nearest place to get some water in it. Topped it off and when it started I knew immediately something wasn't right. It...
- Floorman
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2016
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
What next??

Ok guys, here's the story: My 98 k1500 with 180,000 on it overheated on me. I was 2 hours from home and in the middle of nowhere. I let it cool off and limped it to the nearest place to get some water in it. Topped it off and when it started I knew immediately something wasn't right. It...
- Floorman
- Thread
- Mar 3, 2016
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Head replacement

Thanks for the info. I'm on the fence about getting them reconditioned. May save a little money but there's no guarantee that they will last. Decisions decisions
- Floorman
- Post #3
- Mar 1, 2016
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Head replacement

I'm needing to replace the heads on my 98 5.7.would I be better off just getting new ones or having mine rebuilt
- Floorman
- Thread
- Feb 29, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance