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  1. TrailBlazerZ71

    '98 Chevy K1500 Z71

    Year and a half later, i'm still alive. Finally getting around to rebuilding the transmission (got more parts to order for it). Working my current job, I have far more free time, and work is not nearly as physically or mentally demanding as it was before, so you all should start seeing regular...
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    4l60e replacement

    Monster Trans and Gearstar are the two that come to mind. They are the ones i've looked at for my K1500
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    Hey guys need some info/help on motors

    Yeah. All it is is a gen 1 small block chevy with vortec heads and a roller camshaft Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    Hey guys need some info/help on motors

    The Vortec L31 would work, you would just have to get a new intake manifold that would work with the Vortec heads. Assuming your truck is TBI, Edelbrock makes a vortec tbi manifold. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    Where to purchase reman axel?

    Why not just rebuild the one that's on the truck? It's a 6-lug, so i'm assuming it's an 8.5" axle. Get new ring and pinion for your ratio, rebuild kit, bearing, seals, etc... and throw in a Detroit TruTrac. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    Air filters

    If you want to keep the stock intake, I usually use the Napa gold paper filters. I believe Champion also makes a severe duty filter. If you go to an intake system, get the Volant one with the Donaldson Powercore dry filter. Hands down the best air filter anywhere. Sent from my XT1585 using...
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    Keep K&N or sell?

    Id sell and get the Volant Powercore intake. its fully enclosed, and the Donaldson air filters are bar none the best air filters i have ever used. Same filter design that Ive put in everything from pickup to contruction equipment Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    1989 GMC K1500 z71 - Restoration

    Beautiful truck! Like what you're doing to it!
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    FastOrange: 1998 ECSB Build Thread "Project: Leftovers"

    I love getting packages with tools and truck parts Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    '98 Chevy K1500 Z71

    Damn, almost a year since I last updated. Well, there has really been nothing to update. Started working and schooling full-time in January. School from 8am-1pm, then work from 1:30pm-10pm monday to friday. and sort everything out on the weekend. Also in the process of moving to Dallas to rejoin...
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    MsChevy's 1997 Chevy Silverado ECSB aka Big Blue

    Chevy bowties HAVE to be gold. There can be no exceptions Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    '98 Silverado Z71 "Town Pickup"

    Nice truck! I have a white 3-door '98 Z71 as well. Its in pieces right now though :( haha. And clean is for prisses, these trucks like being dirty Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid Turbo using Tapatalk
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    Suburban questions

    The 400s "454" is 7.4L. the 8.1 is a 496ci engine, and it didnt come out until 2001, with the introduction of the GMT800 HD trucks. Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid Turbo using Tapatalk
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    K2500 as a Daily

    You need to come to Vegas. The average GMT400 price here is around ,$4000 Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid Turbo using Tapatalk
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    Project crew cab conversion

    And here I was thinking that the "1.5 years" my '98 is at right now was bad and abnormal... Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid Turbo using Tapatalk
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    I don't think so. I'm pretty sure the 13" brakes only came 8-lug, on the larger 10.5" rear axle, and 9.25" ifs axle. Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid Turbo using Tapatalk
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    Just use the part number off of a K2500 the same model year as your truck. You shouldn't have to change the knuckles... I'm pretty sure the larger caliper bolts on to the standard half ton one Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid Turbo using Tapatalk
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    Yeah no problem! Also, since you are taking the brake system apart anyways, I would upgrade your master cylinder to the NBS one (NBS being '99-'07 body style). It will give you better brake performance. And stainless steel brake lines are always a good upgrade. Also, a word of note, when you...
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    The larger rear drums won't swap to the stock 8.5" axle. You will have to install the larger 9.5" axle. And the rotors and calipers will bolt on (use the part numbers from that year 2500). Make sure you get the 6-lug ones. The 2500s had 6 lugs (light duty) and 8 lugs (heavy duty). Sent from my...
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    That is a direct swap? No. Disc brake parts are a lot harder to come by for the 9.5. The brake drums and shoes are bigger though. It is one of the 14-bolts. The "14 Bolt" that everyone thinks of is the 10.5" one found on heavy 2500s and 3500s. That axle is not a direct swap into the half ton...
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    If you want a direct swap, you will want to get an axle with drum brakes. Also, you will need a conversion u-joint to hook your stock driveshaft to the 9.5s pinion yoke Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid Turbo using Tapatalk
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    It does not limit your choices. Just make sure that it's off of a GMT400 ('88-'98). The 9.5" is a semi-float axle. What I think you are referring to is traction devices. Depending on what you are doing, replacing the stock G80 differential for a decent aftermarket limited slip unit is always a...
  23. TrailBlazerZ71

    Drum to Disc Conversion

    What you are really wanting to do is make your truck into what has been affectionately known as a "heavy half". It was basically a 1500 with 2500 suspension and brakes. They came from the factory like this, so you will have no problem making yours into one Sent from my Vortec-powered Droid...
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    Drum to Disc Conversion

    It is very do-able. There are many kits for the 8.5" rear axle, and the hydroboost brake system, as well as the front rotors and calipers from the 2500s are a direct swap. Another option is to put the larger 9.5" rear axle from a 2500 under the back. That will give you larger rear brakes too. As...
  25. TrailBlazerZ71

    1996 GMC Extended cab 60/40 to bucket seats

    Just make sure you have the entire assembly for both seats (frame, mounting bracket, etc..). I'm not 100% sure, but the mounting holes may already be there. If not, you'll have to drill them out. I've never pulled a bench seat out before, so I'm not 100% sure. May be able to use the bench seat...

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