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If stuck with a healthy L05 TBI... Options for 'go-faster' and improved fuel economy?

As in the post title. What are the entry-level options for going, errr, a BIT faster and enjoy better fuel economy with the L05? (Yeah, I know how it sounds, but 2 mpg more would be an improvement, right?) I figure - a TB spacer, improved flow intake manifold, and better exhaust headers would...
- SpitShine_PL
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- Oct 10, 2022
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
What to expect from a '98 K1500 with 237,000 mi on it...?

Some background here: I'm not in the States, I live in Europe (Poland, specifically), and out on the market for a nice GMT400 K1500 SUV now. Not many options here, most of the finds are downright sh*tboxes 2 wheels in the junkyard, the remainder is very overpriced, with the condition/rebuild...
- SpitShine_PL
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- Oct 10, 2022
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Street Chat / Timeslips
Amcar enthusiast from Poland here!

Hi there! I'm based in Poland, as I'm a Polish native (well, go figure, haha!). Have been an American car enthusiast for more or less a decade and acquiring a taste for survivors, which means minty whips of yore that they 'don't build anymore'. AKA "Shitbox life", me thinks! My last vehicle was...
- SpitShine_PL
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- Sep 26, 2022
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Introduction