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    GMC S15 Jimmy digital dash

    A long time ago I had a S15 with digital gauge cluster in it. I don't even remember what year it was. I really liked the look and loved the digital speedometer over the analog style. I'm thinking out loud here and don't even know if that gauge cluster would is even available and at what...
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    Might just give up......

    On the LS swap on my 90 C1500. It seems the more I read the more confused I become. I've been researching this for well over a year. All I read is all the issues everybody is having. Wiring to make this or that work. Engine codes with no fix in sight. Can't make the cruise, gas gauge and...
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    Steering gearbox options from other models

    In the process of replacing the front A-arms, tie rods and rag joint, I discovered the steering gearbox is leaking from the steering input shaft. I also suspect it is a bit on the loose side. With 240K miles on the clock I was thinking just finding a lower mile box from something like a Camaro...
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    1990 C1500 front shocks

    So... In the process of changing out all the control arms with new I discovered the KYB shocks I have are due to head to the scrap bin. They came on the truck when I bought it and look fairly new but the rubber parts say otherwise. What are your guys and gals using for shocks these days? I...
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    Weird vibration that comes and goes

    1990 C1500 that's been lowered but not sure how much as the PO did it. It has spindles in the front and shackles/brackets in the rear. Frame is not notched. I have kind of a weird vibration that comes and goes. Thought it was tires and had them balanced (twice) but it's still there. Looking...
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    A/C brackets for 5.3

    I've been looking at different brackets to mount my stock A/C compressor onto the 5.3. I almost drove myself crazy looking and gave up! haha Looked again and found NiceCNC. It looked like well thought out stuff so inquired about brackets to also mount the alternator and PS pump. I got a...
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    Ignitions modules

    I'd have to look for sure but I have, I think, 3 GM (TBI) ignition modules and one or two aftermarket modules that I will no longer need. These were pulled from the treasure yard when I has having all my module trouble, which turned out to be an Accel coil problem. $50 for all plus the...
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    Moog VS Mevotech Price VS Quality

    I'm looking at new ball joints and possibly bushings for my 90, C1500 2x4. I get a discount at my local Advance Auto/Carquest. Moog lower joints (full as I retail don't know my discount until the part is billed) are $81 I see good recommendations for Mevotech TTX joints. Retail $40 on amazon...
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    R4 A/C compressor clutch size

    So ..... I'm looking at brackets to locate the stock R4 A/C compressor on my 90 truck with the LS swap. Many of the brackets state they will NOT work with a five inch clutch. MUST use a four inch clutch. My search skills suck but a look on the inter web reviled nothing to me about this...
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    1990 C1500 engine swap to an LS

    WARNING...This will be a long drawn out deal. Only because I am slowly collecting parts and knowledge to do this swap. I'm an old carb and distributor guy and struggled like hell (and still struggle) with TB EFI. So far I've collected an 80K 5.3 out of an 03 something, that was taken to the...
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    Oil cooler plumbing and removal

    So one of the oil cooler lines on my 1990 5.7 has started leaking. My plan is to just remove the lines and plug the holes in the adapter. Would I be correct that the oil cooler is just a passive bypass? As in what ever happens to go through the cooler gets cooled? If that is so then just...
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    Friggin fragile ignition systems...

    Backed the truck out of the shop yesterday and was letting it warm up a bit before taking a 70 mile jaunt. Walked out of the house 5 minutes later and it was not running. First thought was I blew ANOTHER ignition module. Pulled the cap to put my spare in and the center electrode was burnt...
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    Starting an LS swap

    So I guess I'm starting my LS swap as I'm now the proud owner of an 03 (as near as I can determine) DBW with supposedly 80K mikes. I was told the engine was resealed by the kids in the local community college auto program. So I'm looking at AC compressor mounts and run across this seller on...
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    GM AFM issues solved???

    Has GM solved their issues with their active fuel management? I looking to swap an LS into my 90 C1500. Would be "nice" to swap as new and engine as possible but don't want to deal with the AFM issues. Thank you! Ken
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    Driver side, inside door handle

    The handel tends to hang open a bit. Still trips the latch ok it just looks goofy. I assume there is a spring someplace that returns the handel to completely closed? Haven't taken the panel off yet to look. Thanks! Ken
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    Rust prevention

    So awhile back I made a impulse purchase. My intentions were good but motivation to carry through was bad. That was 7 months ago. I bought a product called Corrosion X. There are a few products like it on the market and in my opinion this and ACF50 were the top choices. When the wife...
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    Trans output shaft 700R4 and 4L60E

    Are the 2WD output shaft the same for a 700R4 and a 4L60E the same spline, OD, etc? I'm planning a LS swap into my 90 C1500. Going to just bite the bullet and swap the trans at the same time. Mostly cause the engine I plan to use is a DBW throttle body. AND why not take advantage of the...
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    "Original" throttle body swap to "new" style

    My 1990 has what I will refer to as the "old" style TB. The TPS has the screws directly (180 degrees) across from each other. The new style has the screws on the TPS off set somewhat. I know the new style has a different plug. Can the new style be pretty much a plug and play with the...
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    4l60 TV cable stud construction

    Needed to make a stud to adapt a newer style throttle body for my 90 truck. Easy peasy. Except.. ... Should have threaded the stud that goes through the arm before I finished the rest of the machining. In my defense, this is rot gut steel. Machines terrible and not very strong,though...
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    rear shocks on 1990 C1500

    My 90 has been lowered. Not sure how much as the PO did it and he didn't remember what he bought....... The rear has shackles and different front spring mounts. This has the stock shocks at about a 45 degree angle or maybe flatter. I can't see how they can do a proper job being laid over...
  21. kenh

    Finally some data.....

    NO CLUE if I actually collected any to save. Did a screen print for your pleasure. When I blipped the throttle I got a 17 knock count. Do any of these numbers mean anything to anybody? What is the spark advance from "hack" and the couple others from "hack"?
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    Holy washer nozzel batman

    The windshield washer nozzles on my "90" do not squirt very well any more. Back flushed them and the hoses all the way to the reservoir. Drained and cleaned the reservoir also. Thought it was just dirt. NOPE. So I thought I would convert it to nozzles on the wiper arms like the new stuff...
  23. kenh

    What is Tuned port injection, good, bad, ugly?

    I'm kind of curious about the tuned port injections systems. I'm sure there are compromises as with anything. What is the good , bad and ugly with this system. Fairly close to me is one for sale. Looks pretty much complete for $400. Ken
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    bin???? files

    Finally bought a new laptop the other day. Have had a cable for awhile and would like todo some data logging. IIRC you need a bin file to make tuner pro work. Correct? Where do I find that file for my 1990 C1500 with a 5.7. Or lead me in the right direction. I looked on the gearhead efi...
  25. kenh

    Ignition timing

    I want to make sure I understand this correctly. I don't know the exact numbers so are just throwing some out for arguments sake. The ICM/computer has a total of 30 degrees of total timing advance. If you set the timing at the factory zero the engine will only see the 30 degrees. Now if you...

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