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    97 vortec with an LT4?

    check out my 3 TPI builds firs one is in my signature
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    NBS Front Brake Swap for OBS Trucks

    this is cool man, but how can we convert drum rear to disk???? that is next CC Steve!!!! LOL
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    WTF?

    well you fixed it befor I could chim in, same thing happened on the wifes AWD Astro when I forced it to power slide in the snow, lol, and it is darn hard to power slide an AWD!!!!
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    Decisions, decisions

    Skylark; whatcha askin fer it?? doh!! I just reread the millage LOL I am always lookin for a backup motor for my beast.
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    TPI swap 101 the easiest, cheapest swap out there

    give me a couple of months and i would be interested in yur TPI stuff
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    TPI swap 101 the easiest, cheapest swap out there

    ya granted this is old school, but pretty neat old school, and yes the numbers say it is an even swap, but the ol seat of the pants will argue that point. 2500??? friend Ill have to take issue with that, the biggest issue with TPI was stock exhaust, get a set of headers, properly tuned it will...
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    TPI swap 101 the easiest, cheapest swap out there

    I guess every body has bought into the LS swap and money is not an issue??
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    TPI swap 101 the easiest, cheapest swap out there

    curent progress
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    TPI swap 101 the easiest, cheapest swap out there

    hello all sorry for the long sabbatical, the ol back decided to flair up, not fun. any how we have the ol dead Vortec out and the TPI long block bolted in. that part is pretty much straight forward, so I didn't worry with pictures of that process. first up we will be using a 411 ECU, that is...
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    TPI swap 101 the easiest, cheapest swap out there

    Howdy people, I'm back with a fresh swap, "actually just getting ready to start it". Yes I know the LS swaps are the hottest thing going. BUT! they aren't my cup O tea. so save the hater remarks if you don't agree that is ok, just keep it to yourself please, I ain't got time nor patience fur...
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    Installing an LT1 in a 1997 K1500 SBSS

    hello everybody, thought that I would update you all on the next phase of mods. I am currently in deliberations for the eventualality of aquiring two 1958 chevy trucks, with the purpose of building an Ex-Cab out of the pair. I need 4 doors and 2 cabs to do it right. this has been part of the...
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    Installing an LT1 in a 1997 K1500 SBSS

    just a quick update, driving her full time getting 10 - 16 mpg, runs great, and I am somewhat of a Legend around here LOL. now I need a 3/4 or 1 ton, just picked up a 1973 Cady 500. Muha ha ha ha (evil laugh) :biggrin: Long term project, MPFI the beast and LOOSE MY FREEKING MIND!!!
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    Installing an LT1 in a 1997 K1500 SBSS

    well after a trip to a different Dyno we found that my stutter and falling flat on its face is due to the torque command, it is pulling 40 degrees of timing out at shift. with only 32 total degrees of timing, well that works good, NOT!!!! so hopefully it will do better now, I will post all of...
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    WHO WANTS A GOOD FIGHT? Motor Oil Poll

    and I'll bet you are one of THOSE kids that would go over and hit the hornets nest with a stick, just to hear them buzz...shelbyt.67 LOL!!!
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    power aid throttle body spacer works!

    rewind that is my truck!!! you thief !!!! LOL, Gotta like-em
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