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    '98 K1500 Z71 5.7L Vortec Overheating... Help?

    No, I don't have any cardboard blocking the rad.. Ill check temp differences on the rad today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    '98 K1500 Z71 5.7L Vortec Overheating... Help?

    Me too... My last thought is rad, but it looks clean and not plugged up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    '98 K1500 Z71 5.7L Vortec Overheating... Help?

    I've used an infrared temp gun on the engine amd it read accordingly with the gauge. Don't have a scanner that will show temps etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    '98 K1500 Z71 5.7L Vortec Overheating... Help?

    Any more input? Other ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    '98 K1500 Z71 5.7L Vortec Overheating... Help?

    I replaced the temp sensor in the head too, forgot to mention that. It does it the same no matter whether I'm idling or driving highway speed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    '98 K1500 Z71 5.7L Vortec Overheating... Help?

    192,500KM (120,000Mi) on my truck. So, my truck started overheating about a month ago. Previously it ran at around 70C (160F) which all my chevs have run at. Late November, early December it started going up to 115C (240F) and then it would drop down to 100C (212F). I immediately changed...
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    1998 GMC K1500 5.7L Vortec Cam question

    I am looking to eventually build the engine to 400-450HP, but for now it's my daily and I need better torque and fuel mileage while hauling a 1200lbs camper
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    1998 GMC K1500 5.7L Vortec Cam question

    That's more what i'm looking for ya. Basically a drop in and go kind of cam swap
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    1998 GMC K1500 5.7L Vortec Cam question

    At the very most $1000. Thats a stretch
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    1998 GMC K1500 5.7L Vortec Cam question

    Not really looking to swap an engine. Just want to get the most fuel and power beneficial cam
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    1998 GMC K1500 5.7L Vortec Cam question

    Engine has 175,000KM, so not very high. Good compression and have Long tube headers with full exhaust
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    1998 GMC K1500 5.7L Vortec Cam question

    I have a '98 K1500 with the Vortec 350, I have been wanting to put a lumpier cam in. I want the lumpiest cam I can get giving me the most torque and power increase possible but also to give me the best fuel mileage I can gain while hauling my 9.5ft camper. Part numbers, name brands...
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    Steering parts improvement question..

    I have a 1998 GMC K1500 with the Vortec 350 and the Z71 offroad package. I need to replace a couple steering components but as I am going to be putting a 6-8" lift in within the next couple months I figure maybe I will replace all the steering components. My question is: Is there any high...
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    The Ultimate 88-98 Performance Toolbox

    I have a question. You cover supercharging the engine, but what if I wanted to turbocharge my 5.7L Vortec? Is it basically the same as the 'Supercharging' paragraph? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    1992 Chevy k1500 tranny issue?

    It stops as soon as the truck is shut off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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