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    Torque Converter & Dash Issues, + P0740 and P0785 Codes

    Hi so ive got a 1996 C1500 with a L31 and 4L60E and suddenly while driving i lost power I could feel it was something wrong with the torque converter because in park i revved great no bogging. In drive it normally only drops down to around 1000 RPMs like it should but it now it would try to sit...
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    Cam Setup For L31 350 Vortec

    After looking at prices and everything i decided i will check my heads and make sure they are in good conditon W/ no cracks and use the stock studs. If the heads are cracked or not in good condtion i will go with the aftermarket aluminum heads as i want to build this motor over time and this way...
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    Camshaft offset extremely retarted

    Hi I've got a 1996 C1500 with a 5.7 Vortec. I recently got a tune along with other mods Ive noticed a weird shuttering since I've gotten the truck originally chocked it up to my loud exhaust but now I can view my cmpret parameter and it sits at around -27 to -32 degrees. From what I've seen it...
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    Cam Setup For L31 350 Vortec

    Ive also thought about getting new aluminum heads that are ported and polished to help with flow and to shed some weight i also like those black ice rocker arms. Is there an advantage to going to screw in studs? all ive seen is it can be easier for finding more lifters since you could have...
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    Cam Setup For L31 350 Vortec

    I dont mind at all ive learned more reading this whole thread back thru then ive learned posting my question, one last question though im going to thru with full rollers and i found a a pair of self aligning rockers that are also full rollers and was seeing what you thought of them or if should...
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    Lifter Recomendations For Cam Setup

    Alright thanks so much i found a pair from comp cam lifters and a pair of chevy performance lifters that are a much better deal and keep the stock retainers.
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    Lifter Recomendations For Cam Setup

    is there an advantage to using the link bars over the stock hold downs?
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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...
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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...
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    Cam Setup For L31 350 Vortec

    ILe look into those valve kits from Alex parts, the guide plates and the studs and Ile start finding some build manuals. I'm newer to Cam and valve trains so I'm just trying to research everything before I spend any money so I appreciate it.
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    Cam Setup For L31 350 Vortec

    Hi i was looking at those valve springs and i forgot that you said that this may be dumb question but should i buy everything separately like springs, retainers, locks, seals, ect or should I buy that kit and get new locks and retainers at the correct 11/32" size. Do you think guide plates are...
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    Cam Setup For L31 350 Vortec

    Im not sure if this thread is dead but after looking at all the recommendations my updated list of parts is. Cam: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-8802 Valve Springs:https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-26918vcs-kit?rrec=true (Includes new valve seals and retainers and Caps) Rocker...
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    1996 C1500 with 5.7 Vortec Running Cold

    I Finnaly Figured it out i know its simple and i probably should have checked first but my motors temp is fine the temp gauge on the dash is wrong and it gets stuck and 150 on the gauge byr the motor stays at operating temp around 205-215.
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    1996 C1500 with 5.7 Vortec Running Cold

    Hi I've got a 1996 c1500 with 5.7 Vortec and about a month ago the thermostat got stuck closed and it was overheating and then I replaced the thermostat with a stock 195° Thermostat and now my motor will warm up to the 195-200 then the thermostat will open then it stays at around 155° and no...
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    Cam Setup For L31 350 Vortec

    Last question what would be the difference between the rocker arms had the ones you have?
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