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  1. Jeff7

    Exhaust options for 6.0L swap

    Hey guys, I'm going to be putting a 6.0L in my my 98 K1500 this summer and I'm trying to sort out the exhaust. I'll be using stock manifolds, the guy building the engine said they flow great and I'm planning on a turbo in the future so dont want to waste money on headers. My problem is what to...
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    Shocks and front end parts advice

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some input on what shocks to buy and any advice on replacing parts in my front end. quick background on my truck is its a 98 Chevy K1500 ecsb Z71, has 355km and I live in northern Alberta, so we see winters as cold as -40C. There is also a good chance I'll be moving to...
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    Tail Light Screws

    Hey guys, recently I had my new tail lights stolen while my truck was parked in my driveway. Before I install the new new ones I'd to get some tamper proof security screws. I know Jimmi Jammer sells some, but they're a little pricey to get to Canada. Has anyone in Canada found another source for...
  4. Jeff7

    Dumb Question - Can you test the sending unit without dropping the fuel tank?

    I posted this in the stupid electronics thread but figured I might be better getting an answer in the engine section, this is what I posted... So after seeing the thread about the hummingbird fuel gauge fix I decided to try and fix my fuel gauge. It reads over full when it's first filled, and...
  5. Jeff7

    Aftermarket stereo is draining the battery

    Alright guys, I know it's a bit of a long shot to find info about this on this site since my setup is completely aftermarket but I figured it can't hurt to ask, so... I'm at a loss and need some advice. I have a sound system in my truck, it's been there for many years without this issue until I...
  6. Jeff7

    Rubber vs. Poly Body Mounts in Canada (and spring bushings at the same time?)

    Hey guys, I'm looking into replacing my body mounts since I'm pretty sure mine are original on a 98 K1500 with 355 km. From what I've found a lot of people say polyurethane are better because they'll last longer, but at the expense of a stiffer ride and more noise. I don't take the truck offroad...
  7. Jeff7

    Aftermarket Third Brake Light

    So I've upgraded my tail lights with ANZO USA 211140, and I'm buying some LED lights to put in them. My third brake light also looks like **** so I wanted to upgrade that, likely with some LEDs too, but I can't find anything I like. I just want something that will match these taillights. ANZO...
  8. Jeff7

    Anyone in Alberta have a good shop to recommend for a swap?

    Eventually I'd like to swap a newer engine into my truck and as much as I would like to do it myself to learn I just don't have the resources in terms of tools, space, or people to give me a hand or advice. So I was looking to see if anyone on this site is from Alberta and knows a good shop to...
  9. Jeff7

    Should I replace my O2 sensors?

    Hey guys, title says it, should I replace my O2 sensors? My truck is a 98 with the 5.7L and has 350k km (217k miles) and I think the sensors may be original. If not then they would have be replace a long time ago before 200 km. There's nothing wrong the way the truck runs but I'm thinking just...
  10. Jeff7

    3" cat-back exhuast

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice on an exhaust modification. I have a 98 K1500 with the 5.7L. I found a guy who is parting out a truck and it has 3" exhaust all the way from the headers (no cats) into 2 magnaflow mufflers. I want to keep my cats but I'm thinking if I buy this setup off...
  11. Jeff7

    Swap new engine into 98 k1500, will AFM work?

    Hey guys, I'm new here but I've got some questions, and then likely a lot of follow up questions. First I'll fill you in on my situation: I've got a 98 k1500 with the 5.7L, silverado trim. But it's getting pretty old/slow (its at about 330,000 km) and I'd like to upgrade it. My first idea...

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