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  1. rcman989

    Head Gasket Versus Intake Gasket

    I have a 1997 Chevrolet K1500 with the 350 V8. It has been drinking / guzzling coolant lately. It was not bubbling in the radiator and when I changed oil a couple weeks ago it was not milky and was black as it normally was. I am assuming it is the intake gasket, but just want another opinion.
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    1997 Engine / Transmission Problems

    Baffled at 1997 Engine / Transmission Problems I have a 1997 K1500 with V8/350. It has a Black Bear Performance tune, headers, and a cold air intake. This past winter it started to stumbles/bogs down/hesitates when I accelerate from stop, when at a stoplight sometimes at idle it will almost...
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    Truck Bogging

    So last winter I had removed the EGR and EGR valve from my truck. It ran fine all last winter and throughout the summer. This past fall and this winter it began to bog and had a rough idle. It idles really low and after accelerating it bogs and stumbles and sometimes backfires. I have replaced...
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    Feeler 1997 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Z71 ECSB

    Thinking since now I have a full time job to get a newer truck with a few hundred thousand less miles on it. Truck is in Northern Minnesota, where 4 wheel drive is needed for the most part. The truck is as follows: Vortec 5.7L V8, 4L60E, 33"BFG A/T ~90% Tread Left (Great Tires), Flowmaster 10...
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    EGR Delete Problems Help Needed ASAP

    Anyone have problems with the truck not idling or running right after an EGR Delete? I know your fuel economy will decrease. Also does the EGR valve have to be blocked off? I have the hose from the exhaust into the intake plugged, but what about the acutal valve? Can it remain on there and throw...
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    Body Lift Wanted

    Anyone have a body lift they took off, or ordered and didn't want? Looking for a cheap way to fit bigger tires. Thanks
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    Truck Studdering

    Hi all, Lately my truck has been studdering around 55-60mph. It gets up to speed no problem, but then feels like it skipped a gear tooth and studders. Its a really odd feeling and I was wondering if anyone can help diagnose this. Along side of doing that, it also has a random misfire...
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    Chevy 350 Exhaust Manifold WTB

    If anyone has a nice pair of exhaust manifolds for a '97 Vortec 350 please let me know I am interested in getting a set. Please email me with pictures and price to [email protected] Thank-you
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    Chevy 350 Exhaust Manifold WTB

    If anyone has a nice pair of exhaust manifolds for a '97 Vortec 350 please let me know I am interested in getting a set. Please email me with pictures and price to [email protected] Thank-you
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    14 Bolt SF for $75

    I can get a 14 Bolt SF for $75 at a local junkyard. I know that I will most likely have to change the U-Joint, but other than that will it bolt right up to a '97 Chevy half ton? Will the leaf springs and shock mounts be the same? I have tried searching and never found a definite yes or no...
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    Custom Fabbed Projects

    Lets see any of your custom fabbed projects for your truck. I currently have access to a laser and welder so I can cut and make just about anything I want and would like to get some more ideas. So post it up, just pictures and no chatting please. I will start. Here is the headache rack I just...
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    Help needed ASAP

    So I was working on wiring in my KC lights today and after getting it all done and go and back and connect the battery, I ran into a lot of electrical issues. 1. My taillights are always on when the battery is connected. 2. When trying to use the right blinker with the turn signal lever, it...
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    4L60E for $100

    http://up.craigslist.org/pts/2437652466.html So my truck has 273,000 miles on the original transmission (4L60E). I was thinking about buying this one and working on it and getting it ready until mine goes. So here is my question? I will do some light offroading and pull a trailer every now...
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    '97 Chevy Silverado Build Starting

    Well its a long story how I got to this point, but needless to say I am here with my '97 Chevy 1500 Silverado. I always wanted this body style when I was growing up and here I am now. Picture of how the truck first looked. Next came rims, tires, bumper stops, front license plate holder...
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    Ladder Rack

    I have a ladder rack that will fit any style truck (GM, Dodge, Ford), (Long or Short Box). It is a Weather Guard Model 1245, the site says it is just for a short bed, but will work on a long bed. Was just sandblasted and has a heavy coat of rubberized primer on it followed by being painted...
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    Rear End Vibration

    So I just put my 33s on my stock '97 Chevy 1500. And driving back after having them put on I noticed the rear end was shaking and vibrating a lot more than it did before. So I stopped to check it out and the driver side brake drum was REALLY hot, but the passenger side was fine. Before I put the...
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    Powder Coating Rims

    So I can get 4 rims powder coated for $20 where I work. After reading around online I found some concerns about heating the rims up actually making them brittle and easier to break. Well I have steel rims and know that during the powder coating process they will be heated up to 430F for 18...
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    Wanted: Stock Taillights in good condition

    Since I can't post in the wanted section I will post here. I am look for a set of stock taillights that are in good condition and not all rusted out. If anyone has a set just laying around that they would like to get rid of can you let me know. The nearest junkyard is an hour away and I work...
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    Exhaust Idea and o2 Sensor Question

    Ok so I have a '97 with the Vortec and has the true dual with two cats into a muffler and a single muffler pipe out. Well personally I don't like a dual exhaust and want to get rid of the cats becuase at 262,000 miles I don't think they are helping me too much anymore. So my plan was to get a...
  20. rcman989

    15 inch wheels will they fit?

    Ok well here is the deal. I have searched high and low on numerous sites if a 15inch wheel will fit our trucks (I have a 97 Chevy 1500 Z71). I use to have a ZR2 with 33s on a 15 inch rim and totaled that truck. So I have a set of brand new 33 inch tires for a 15 inch rim. I would like to not...

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