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  1. dirtridinz71

    Another Vortec Missfire Problem

    Since early winter my 98 has had a small miss to it, but since I hardly drove it I never looked into it to much. Now I'm looking to sell it and want it to be running good. The miss only seems to happen with light acceleration and when at a steady speed, it idles smooth and works fine if drove...
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    Replacement Exhaust Manifold?

    Anyone have any experince with the Dorman brand replacement exhaust manifold? My 98 is needing a passenger side one and not looking to drop the $$$ for headers. Thanks
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    No Start Vortec - Intermittent/Weak spark?

    I got a call from a coworker today who has a 98 GMC 1/2 ton with a 350 Vortec. The other day while driving it just quit on him and wouldnt restart. No codes are showing with a scanner and the fuel pressure is good. He is saying that it has spark but it is weak after the intitial spark and...
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    A/c blend door check/replacement?

    Just wondering if someone has a way to check to see if the ac blend door is working right or a way to replace it? I have no temp control in my 98, tried another HVAC (from junkyard) and still no difference, temp stays the same no matter where the dial is at. Would like a way to test to make sure...
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    DirtridinZ71 Budget SAS Build

    DirtridinZ71 Budget SAS/Offroad Build Well this weekend I finally got around to getting the donar vechicle for my SAS, using a 1990 GMC Jimmy with 350, 700R4 and NP241c. Plans are to use stock hangers, rear 52" springs, front axle, driveshaft and t-casse. Cross over steering, and regearing...
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    Ford vs Chevy SAS

    Well I am planning on doing a solid axle swap to my 92 GMC. It will be just a mild BUDGET (aka slow) build, running 35's, 52" chevy springs, custom hangers, cross-over steering. The first big decission is what front axle to run. I already have a chevy 10B front (free) but also found a ford...
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    Air Conditioner??

    Well the 98 is the first truck to have a "working" AC system. Last week we had a few hot days and it didnt seem to blow very cold. Today I tried a recharge kit, still not much improvement but I was not sure if the compressor is working properly. Without the truck running it help good pressure...
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    How Loud Would It Be

    I am thinking on cutting the stock muffler off of my 98 ext cab and running straight piping and dumping at rear axle. Just wondering how much the OE cats would restrict the sound, or if it will be like ass. Compared to my 92 with headers and only dual Dynomax bullets dumped just behind cab...
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    hypertech max energy programer

    There is a hypertech max energy programer for sale in local classifieds for about half price. I know custom tunes like blackbear are the best but is there any noticeable gains with the hypertech I like How you can check and clear engine codes. Does setting the shift points and firmness make a...
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    The New Truck

    Bought a 1998 GMC ecsb Z71 today. It is all stock, with 120,000 km (75,000 mi), original elder owner. The good: It has a Vortec 350, auto trans, push botton 4wd, 3.73 gears, g80 locker, 14 bolt SF rear axle. The interior needs a cleaning but is grey with buckets and console, all power, cruise...
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    A couple of heat Questions

    Looking at buying a 98 GMC with a vortec 350. It has 2 issues, one the fitting on the intake for the heater hose is leaking, minor fix, does anyone know what the thread and nipple size would be to replace it? Second the heat switch in the dash does not work, heat is on no turning the temp down...
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    PassLock/Security

    I recently looked at a 1998 GMC Z71 to but. Original owner still owns it, one issue with it is that the steering coloum broke and was replaced, but he said the shop that did it replaced it with a 95 coloum, which would not have the PassLock. It will not start from the ignition, starts from...
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    Vortec Tips

    Tomorrow I am going to look at a 1998 gmc with a vortec 350. This is the first vortec powered truck ice pooked at, always been a tbi owner. The truck has fairly low miles with only 120k km's. Just wondering if thete is anything specific I should look for, common issues? Thanks for any info.
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    700R4 TC lockup issues

    I have had this on going issue with my truck where the torque converter willl unlock and lock irractically. I had it to the trans shop and they said the computer is telling it to lock/unlock, so either faulty sensor or wiring short. I had the ses light flash once for cts, changed that and...
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    VSS Going Bad?

    Today while out driving the speedo in my 92 was really jumping and even quiting at times, also when it had quit or jumping around the truck surged and up/down shifted. I'm thinking the speed sensor on the t-case is bad and on its way out, any other opinions.
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    1991 suburban 3/4ton...SAS donor??

    I see one fore sale localy, has 350 engine & auto trans (all the ad says). Just wondering if it would have the passenger drop 241 t-case? Front axle would be a 8 lug 10 bolt? Possible to swap to 6 lug? Are the rear springs 52" on the 3/4 tons suburbans? Would front d-shaft work with 7-9"...
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    Mud run pictures

    Went on a local mud run here on the weekend. Was very pleased with how the truck worked, only stuck once when got high centered in some ruts. Minor damge to wrap and a bent brakeline. This jeep was sporting a 350
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    Tourqe converter going?

    Was cruising down the road today in OD and the truck started jumping and dropping in RPM's. Acted as if tourqe converter was locking and unlocking. Just did it a few times then stopped. Tranny temp never got warm? Could this be a sign that the tourqe converter failing.
  19. dirtridinz71

    NNBS Shorty on 54's

    Local dealership did up this truck, nothing more then at attention grabber for the lot. With 10 or 12" IFS lift, stock running gear, body lift and hacked alot. They did an ext cab a couple years ago and looks like the same lift and tires on this truck, heard it took a 19 point turn to get out of...
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    A little Photoshop help.

    Wondering if someone could help me out and photoshop this picture with the: skis white and loops orange skis white and loops black skis orange and loops black Thanks very much
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    Short Box Crew Cab Dually

    http://newbrunswick.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2000-GMC-Sierra-3500-SLE-Short-Box-Crew-Cab-Dually-W0QQAdIdZ269088556 I have seen this truck in town once before (listed a couple hours away). Never seen a short box dually besides this one, is it original?
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    Your Other Toys

    I dont know if there is another post about this but post up some pictures of your other motorized toys. Be it either other cars/trucks, boats, ATV's, dirtbikes, snowmobiles, RC's, etc. Sold but still missed, just never had time to use it.
  23. dirtridinz71

    14 Bolt SF covers

    Is there any aftermarket rear end covers for the 9.5" 14 bolt axle? OE one is starting to rot out.
  24. dirtridinz71

    Shackle Flip

    Thinking on replacing my 5.5" rear block with a ORD shackle flip and 1" zero rate (keeping stock shackle). Just wondering if anyone else using this setup (or any other brand). Does it elimate axle wrap? How about towing, I haul my 4-wheeler in the bed from time to time, about 500-600lbs...
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    Loose Steering Shaft

    Has anybody had problems with the steering shaft where it bolts to the coloum being loose? My 92 is loose there and tightening the bolt doesn't seem to help any.

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