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    What to do with pre cat and after cat 02 sensors

    97 GMC Sierra factory 5.0L exhaust uses a small down pipes with O2 sensors in each bank, then into a Y pipe with a pre cat O2 and after cat O2 for a total of 4 sensors. Truck has a 383 with mid length headers, 3" to 2.5" header collectors with O2 bungs for each bank. Head pipes will be 2.5"...
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    Edelbrock ETec Head Spark Plug Question

    Quick question about what spark plugs to run with Edelbrock Etec 170 heads on a Vortec 383 OEM ignition system. The heads call for a 14mm 3/4" reach 5/8" hex washer plug. I know the factory plug specs on the Vortec are a .060 gap with a heat range of 5, so I have been trying to find a...
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    Push rods

    What pushrods is anyone running for a 383 with Edelbrock heads and 1.6. I know factory is 7.200. I have a push rod length checker and almost to the point to measure. Just trying to get an idea what y’all using. Thanks.
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    Stereo Install Kit

    Does anyone know if a company still makes an install kit to use a single din chassis and a 1/2 din EQ? I know the factory stereo is a 1.5 din chassis and they used to sell install kits to fit the standard single din stacked with a 1/2 din EQ. I’m building an old school Rockford Fosgate system...
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    Smeding Performance 383 in a 97 C1500

    Hello all. Jasper L31 long block, 4000 miles, lost a rod, and knocked a hole in the block and pan. Ordered a new 383 short block from Smeding Perfomance. Just looking for extra power for this extended cab short box truck daily driver. Planned to go with factory Vortec truck intake, upgraded...
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    LS Swap Transmission Question

    I have a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 with a rebuilt 4l60e. I lost a rod in the L31 and have a change to swap in a 2002 5.3L. I have done some searches on here and google but I may not be wording my question correctly. I know a 0411 from an Express with L31 will work, but can that be re-flashed to...
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    Hello from the Sooner state.

    Hello. Shawn here from Oklahoma. Hoping to gain and share knowledge on the forum. Daily driver is a 97 GMC C1500 Sierra SLE called the “BRC”.
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