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    Rotors and brakes opinions

    Yeah I'd have to agree with you. I just happened to get them at a really good price so I thought I'd try them. I really like how they are performing but I honestly couldn't say if they are better than the others. The truck is just a work/ farm truck and doesn't get driven daily, so I don't think...
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    Rotors and brakes opinions

    The rotors and calipers were sourced from Powerstop. Everything else was from local Napa store
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    Rotors and brakes opinions

    I basically started doing the same thing as you a couple of years ago. Then I just decided since I already had it apart I should just do it all. The peace of mind is well worth it, knowing that it's all done and done right. Was about $900 for front and rear. (Brakes and hub bearings only...
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    Thermostatic valves for the TBI Intake

    My 94- 3/4 ton truck has it but I removed the hose and flipped the air cleaner lid a long time ago. I live in southern NM though, not real cold and hot dry summers
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    5.7 vortec vs 5.3l or 6.0 swap

    Not sure if mine is the nv4500 but I can say the 1st gear is already "granny" gear so I start out in second gear now
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    5.7 vortec vs 5.3l or 6.0 swap

    I'm looking at a 383 turnkey crate engine for my 94 k2500 with a 5 spd manual tranny, 4:10 gears and 8 lug axles. The 5.7 tbi runs great but is lacking in the towing department. Since you've done this, would you recommend it for my drivetrain?
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