5.7l vortec

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    Lifter Recomendations For Cam Setup

    Hi im camming my 1996 c1500 with a 5.7 vortec i wasn't originally planning on replacing the lifters but ive got some pretty bad lifter tick and i think its a good idea to replace them while im in there with the heads off. Im looking for any recommendations ive found 2 so far some acdelco stock...
  2. K

    Help with rough startup, and randomly dies on a rare occasion from sputtering too much. 98 sierra 4x4 5.7l vortec

    This one is a pretty wonky one but suits me and my luck being (atleast most likely) something with fuel. The truck honestly drives great 90% of the time and being on the edge of hitting 500,000km. But when I go to start it up every single time it will sit there trying to start and alot of the...
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    0411 Swapped 96 C1500 No longer starts

    Hi I swapped my 96 c1500 with a 5.7 Vortec to a 0411. I swapped it and it started and ran not perfect but enough I could drive I parked it. Then the next day I drove it into my garage to clean up my cables and double check my pins. I went to start it and it cranked but it won't start it smells...
  4. J

    P0300 and P0302 With new long block 1996 K3500 5.7l

    I have been having a lot of problems with my 1996 K3500 5.7l The truck has about 220K miles on it. I recently had problems with it running very rough. I found out I had low compression on two cylinders, So I decided to get a new Long Block. I replaced a lot of other parts with it. -Blackbear...
  5. jmaples531

    Intermittent P0341/0 code

    Along with the horrific, what feels like torque converter shuddering this 1997 K1500 Vortec 5.7 occasionally gets, which could be related, I’m wanting to know what can be done about my P0341/0 code that comes and goes, sometimes fixes itself, other times, can be cleared and doesn’t come back for...
  6. 2000obs

    2000 k2500 5.7 vortec/5 speed engine harness

    I have a 2000 gmc sierra sl k2500 reg. cab long bed with the 5.7 vortec and nv4500. I was wondering where I could find a engine harness cause mines is all cut up and sensors are missing. It surprisingly runs and drives but it runs like **** cause its missing all those wires and sensors. Would...
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    Ls computer for 98 5.7 vortec

    Hey guys I know it’s probably been discussed but I’m looking for help finding and installing an LS 0411 computer on my 98 C3500 5.7 4L80e and I want to know what years/models to keep an eye out for and even some info on tuners in northern MI. I’m learning and really want to know more.
  8. J

    4L80E jumping in and out of OD

    I have a 1996 Chevy K3500 5.7l with the 4L80E trans Recently my truck has been having problems shifting at the correct times and sometimes it shifts a little hard. Now when I get to around 50mph it jumps in and out of OD or lockup constantly. The truck has low power, which I am assuming is from...
  9. J

    96 Chevy 3500 5.7 Bank 2 Lean P0174

    1996 Chevy K3500 5.7L. I am getting a code for only bank 2 being lean. Originally, I was getting codes for both bank 1 and bank 2 being lean. I had low fuel pressure too. I replaced the fuel pump, and fuel filter. I also replaced the O2 sensors and cleaned the MAF sensor. When the truck is...
  10. J

    96 Chevy 5.7 Fuel pressure issue

    96 Chevy K3500 with the 5.7l It has about 215K miles. I am trying to diagnose a fuel pressure issue. My truck first started to run rough like it had a miss. Check engine light came on. I had codes for both banks being lean. I cleaned the MAF sensor with no change. I checked for vacuum leaks. I...
  11. N

    98 5.7 Vortec Rough Idle and stumbles after running down the road for 20 mins

    Hey everyone I have a 98 Chevy C2500 with the automatic transmission and my truck starts up perfectly fine and runs fine but as soon as I drive it for I'd say about 20 mins easy it decides to idle rough and shake the cab at 550 rpm and if I push the gas it struggles then runs perfectly fine...
  12. KCusick81

    Ground G104 5.7... What is it for?

    Good afternoon everyone, I replaced/upgraded the ground straps from the passengers side rear of the engine block to the frame and the frame to the firewall. During tightening of the nut on the ground stud on the back of the head, the other ground that is connected to the same stud ,broke...
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    Engine Backfiring While in time

    Recently dropped in a crate motor from Jeggs into a 2000 Chevy C3500 SWB with the 5.7l 350 Vortec. Everything was running pretty good before all this mess. After 2k it was time to readjust the valves after they fully seated (roller cam with rocker arms and pushrods). Stripped it down past the...
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