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    Vortec 350/auto to 5 speed swap help

    hey everyone, I posted a while ago about putting a vortec 350 into my 1991 305 5 speed TBi truck, but i decided to 5 speed swap the 1998 instead because it has a lot less rot. Anyways my concern is that since the donor of the 5 speed is a pre-vortex truck, what all will I need to do with...
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    Who still makes custom chips?

    looking for someone in the northeast United States who still does custom chip tuning in person. Im located in central CT, but willing to travel a little. I don't wanna have to deal with sending for one and hoping it works properly.
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    Help gathering parts for vortec long block swap to TBI

    I have a 1991 chevy k1500. Its a factory TBI 305 5 speed truck. I picked up a junk 1998 k1500 with a good running vortec 350. I don't wanna deal with swapping computers and all that jazz. Im Gonna put the TBI set up on the vortec long block. Ive already figured how to swap it in (aftermarket...
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    Body Mount Questions

    Hey Everyone. Don't know if this is the forum for it but I have some questions about body mounts. First off the body side of my body mounts are all 100% solid, not even any surface rust. But the frame side of them on the back of the cab has rotted through on both sides, and the frame side under...
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    Best Cam for Vortex 350 with TBI

    Hello everyone. Just a little research Im trying to do and Im looking for opinions. Im putting a 350 vortec motor with a carb intake and a TBI adapter in my 1991 k1500 (not the truck in the profile pic). Truck Currently has an nv3500 5 speed, 241C transfer case, 10 bolt rear with 3.73 gears. I...
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    1988 Chevrolet k1500, The Fun Truck

    This Thread is gonna have the Build of my 1988 k1500. Already done ALOT to this truck so Im gonna post some of the few pictures I have of my work so far. Currently the truck is a 1988 Chevy k1500. Factory 350 5 speed 4x4 Shortbox.
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    1988 brake booster, Non HD brakes

    Hey everyone, I noticed the brake booster on my 1988 k1500 is smaller than almost every other I've seen on a 1988-1995. as far as depth it is significantly thinner than most others. After some research I found that in 1988-89 the "Heavy duty Brakes" was an option. can I swap my brake booster...
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    TBI 350 runs poorly under load/ backfires

    1988 chevy k1500 TBI 350. Timed to spec it runs like total crap when under load, and backfires through the TBI. Timed by ear it runs best with advanced timing, but starts hard hot or cold, runs terribly cold, and occasionally backfires though the exhaust when under load. Any ideas? I suspect the...
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    What 5 speed do I have??

    Done A lot of research and haven't found anything conclusive, one guy will say one thing and someone else will say another. I have a 1988 Chevy k1500. 350 motor, 5 speed manual trans, 4x4. What tranny is it? From what I understand there is a muncie version and the nv3500 and one other one? Also...
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    3 wheel drive? 1 front wheel wont engage.

    1988 k1500, non heavy duty suspension truck. Im pretty sure when in 4x4 its only puttin power to 3 wheels. Pulls me left when under load then kicks back right when let off the gas. Cv is good, bearings are new, no noises or wierd vibrations (thought the truck is fairly loud so could be a small...
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    1988 K1500 350/5speed

    My truck is a 1988 chevy k1500 factory 350 5 speed scsb silverado. Lifted 1.5 inches front, 1 inch rear, on 33/12.50r15 duratracs. My daily driver and weekend wheeler
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    Custom 3" Lift Help, Lift Kit Parts Sold Individually?

    Hey everyone. Im building a budget 3" lift on a 1988 k1500 short box. Right now Im running partially-cranked keys on 33s with some bumper and fender trimming. I love the way she sits level but she rides like a damn brick. Im planning on piecing together my own 3" lift that doesnt just crank my...

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