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  1. 1996k1500

    Air filter smells like gas?

    So no doubt I'm beating a dead horse and am bringing up an annoying question; But I just replaced my air filter, took it for a spin or two and checked it a day later and it smells no better then the old one. Strong gas smell and it seems to be getting too much fuel, seeing as that my fuel...
  2. 1996k1500

    Exhaust nightmare

    So I recently inherited my new to me c1500 with the 4.3. Had a terrible exhaust leak and a few other things once I stuck a water pump in it. This ended up being the culprit. A $10 part from oreillys costed me a grand total of $180 when it was all said and done. These are the manifolds...
  3. 1996k1500

    4L60E trouble HELP

    Can you still drive the 4L60E with a broken parking pawl/pin? IF you can drive it after its been broke will it cause further damage to the transmission resulting in losing gears or total failure?
  4. 1996k1500

    1993 Short box tonnuea cover - $50

    I have no use for it so I'm getting rid of it. The velcro could use new strips. Other than that it is just a typical cover. $50 obo. I just wanna get a toolbox for the bed that is more useful for me than a cover. text me for details 651-447-0177 Tell me that your from the gmt400 site so i know...
  5. 1996k1500

    I got a free truck, but...

    So I got a free 94 C1500 ECSB with the V6. It needs a water pump and a belt. But seeing as it is the only paid off vehicle i've ever owned (don't ask) I wanna keep it. And maybe throw a 350 in it. But that is when I have questions. If I get the proper engine mounts will it just bolt right up...
  6. 1996k1500

    flooding and bogging for a second when accelerating

    first off, its like my name 96 1500 with a 5.7 Now, the problem; When I start it from cold, it idles MAYBE at 1050. I'm talkin 30 degrees and it idles like that. At first I though it was a temp sensor from the research I did. Replaced it. Nothin. Other symptoms; It EATS gas, stumbles/bogs...
  7. 1996k1500

    Hesitation during acceleration and low rpms at cold startup

    :beatdeadhorse5: This topic is all too often heard but I can't find out the problem with my truck and I dont want to go about spending money that I didnt need to. Now the problem: About 4 months ago when I started the truck cold, it would idle around 1500-1600 rpms. And from that time to...
  8. 1996k1500

    Wanted Brush Guard for 96 k1500

    I would like to get a frame mounted brush guard or maybe even the schematics to build one. One that I can hit a deer and i can still drive away.
  9. 1996k1500

    Worth it to rebuild?

    I have a choice here guys. Rebuild my whole truck so it's just like it rolled off the assembly line. Or buy a newer 1500. Help?
  10. 1996k1500

    How can I install 2 batteries?

    Hey guys, I'm upgrading my alternator so I don't know if I need a second battery. It's a nice option though. Anyway, I wanna know how to go about doing this. I have room right where my engine bay storage box is. Has anyone done this to a gasser? And I'm running ALOT of lights. And I'm adding...
  11. 1996k1500

    AD244 145amp Alt wanted

    Need/ want one. Or can someone tell me where to get one here in Saint Paul, MN? Thanks guys
  12. 1996k1500

    Gabriel shocks any good?

    I gotta change my shocks soon as i have a winter gig with snow removal and recovery (my own little business). Are the Gabriel Max Control any good? It is a Z71 model but im not worried about the off road/muddin capability. Okay Maybe snow capability but whatever lol. How about Bilstein shocks?
  13. 1996k1500

    Tune up opinions! And JET chips.

    Alright guys so I have asked many questions and answered few. I will change that soon. But I am about due for a tune up I would suppose (No idea last time it was done). What brands should I avoid at all costs and which brand should I go for? Money isn't much of an issue because I will buy...
  14. 1996k1500

    Will it be enough backpressure?

    So I am just gonna completely redo my exhaust. Im thinkin' Hooker headers to 2 1/2inch collector pipe to new but slightly stock cats, x-pipe, and either super 10's or super 40's. ALL 2 1/2 inch pipe. 'cept for the tips. Those will be either 3 1/2 or 4 inch. I think that should be enough...
  15. 1996k1500

    Need Exhaust Opinions!

    My current setup is 100% true dual straight pipe. And I live in the city :evillol: But that's not the problem. I ordered a couple super 10s and I have them now. I want one of three setups but I need to know which one will be best for my truck. #1: 100% true duals with Super 10s comin out...
  16. 1996k1500

    Bucket to bench

    So I want to do the conversion.:beatdeadhorse5: I will miss my center console but I want a bench seat. So I would like to know which truck I should look at tearing it out of. Probably a W/T. Its a '96 so I know I can do it. What other years could I take it out of? I'm guessing anything from...
  17. 1996k1500

    I can't stand the noise anymore. Serpentine belt help!

    okay so just recently (2 to 4 weeks) my GMT400 has been making this noise from the serpentine belt. So I changed the tensioner and the idler pulley. It is still making this noise! the noise is a solid squeak. I can sometimes get it to stop when i tap the gas. It happens when it is cold, hot, no...
  18. 1996k1500

    What kindof Antifreeze should I use?

    So I'm gonna do a coolant flush cause it really needs it. So I know I should probably use the Orange DEX-COOL, but I have a few gallons of the Green Coolant. Can I get away with using the green stuff? Cause that's what is in it now. Or should I spend the money and get the orange stuff? And with...
  19. 1996k1500

    2 inch lift from O'Reillys?

    Okay guys so I have this one question. I found rear lift blocks for $36.99 at O'Reillys. It includes everything, including the block. But I just have one concern about the block. I think its Aluminum, but it isn't solid. From the side its solid but from the top it is hollow except for a thick...
  20. 1996k1500

    Its just a dream, but i wanna make it come true. Engine swap?

    Okay guys so i was thinking bout this for awhile. You know that new Camaro right? Yeah. I like that 6.2L engine it has. Think maybe I could get the engine and drop it into my truck? It's a longshot but you know we all have dreams.
  21. 1996k1500

    Alternator Failing?

    So, I was driving with the fan on, lights on cause it was dark, and I have my blinker on when I noticed the lights getting dim. So I turned the fan off and my blinker off cause i made the turn and it barely got in between 12 and 14 volts. Is my alternator failing? close up of just lights on...
  22. 1996k1500

    Tractor mufflers?

    I have a question about tractor mufflers. Could one be used on a 350 and sound good without f*ckin up the engine? I saw a couple at fleet farm today and it looks pretty basic and I thought it might sound awesome or decent at least. I just thought I'd ask. Maybe someone has done this before?
  23. 1996k1500

    Frothy oil?

    Okay Guys I have a problem yet again with my K1500. I started to look at the oil in the crankcase by the dipstick and it was frothy and bubbly. I know it is bad. But I wanna know what I can do to fix it. its a 350 5.L Thanks
  24. 1996k1500

    Proper Engine oil pressure

    Alright Guys, so I have an engine oil pressure question. My engine currently has about 95,000 miles on it. While my truck has 193K. At cold start up the oil pressure runs about 63 to 65psi. I know that is good. But when it warms up it drops to about 20psi. and it eats oil. Honestly kinda scary...
  25. 1996k1500

    Scary Brakes my friends, big problems

    Hey guys, so I was driving today and when I push on the brakes the ABS kicks in and it was much harder to stop. I have read a couple threads about this problem but never got a clear answer. What can I do to prevent this? Or to stop it altogether. The wheels didn't lock up at all I was on dry...

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