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Engine Surge

Hey everyone. I have a 1989 Silverado, 5.7, 4x4, auto. This is a truck that was owned by a family member and I now have the truck. I have noticed that anytime you are going a steady speed(could be 30 mph or 80 mph) there seems to be the feeling of a "surge". The truck starts and idles fine...
- piratemike
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- Jun 4, 2019
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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1989 Heater Issue

Hey Everyone. I am looking for a little advice/help with the heat on my 1989 K1500, 5.7. I guess I should say the lack of heat. No matter what I set the temp to on the control head, I only get cold air. I can change between floor, vents, and defrost without any problem but, it is just cold air...
- piratemike
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- Dec 11, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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What fits?

Hello everyone. I am new here and to chevey/gmc trucks. I recent got a 1989 Silverado 4x4. I am considering swapping the headlights and possibly the grille. Could someone tell me what year model GMC grille assemblies will fit my truck? Is there a list or a tickle somewhere that I could read to...
- piratemike
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- Jun 25, 2018
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
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Newbie Exhaust Question

I am looking for opinions on replacement exhaust on a 1989 Silverado 1500, 4x4, short bed, 5.7. I am considering replacing the cat with a new universal cat and using a si/so, 3" diameter inlet muffler and a 3" diameter outlet and having it exit behind the rear wheel. Basically a stock design...
- piratemike
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- Jun 14, 2018
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Exhaust
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New Guy in North Carolina

Hello Everyone. Just picked up a 1989 Silverado 4wd, short bed, 5.7 V8. It was actually a family members truck who passed away. He was the original owner. Always garage kept. This thing has NO rust at all. It is lacking a little in the maintenance department but, I can take care of that. Looking...
- piratemike
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- Jun 14, 2018
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Introduction