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    Random missfire

    97 c1500 5.0 vortec So just drove 90 miles home. 180 miles round trip. Get homrle and truck starts running rough. Random missfiire p0300 code. New style style injectors Re sealed top end New plugs, wire and plugs New cap. New fuel pump All wuthin last 3k miles Wher should start first. I need...
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    Stock exhaust size

    Anyone know the stock exhuast size for a 97 c1500 from cat to muffer. Wanting to cut factory muffler off and bolt a aftermarket one and do a cheap hanger
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    P0339 urgent help

    so went to leave work. Truck wouldnt start. Dinally started with a p0339 code will run for 30 seconds and shut off. Will a new crankshaft position sensor.more than likely fix my problem. Had to hitch a ride home may take jack and tools tomorrow to fix it.
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    Would like a small boom please....

    Ok so I'm an not a audio guy, but I love music. Upgraded the stock blown speakers to kicker ds series speakers from and rear. I have a simple JVC bluetooth radio that has sub output. What is a good small sub to go under back seat with a simple amp that would allow me to get a little more bass...
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    P0420

    Got the dreaded P0420 code on my 97 5.0 c1500. The truck had a miss for awhile on cyl 2 and that's all fixed. Stock exhaust. What would be the signs of a clogged converter...a bad sensor. Truck seems to run fine just hate the light. What benefits are there to removing the cat all together?
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    Lets guess the rattle (video)

    So I just did front brakes on the truck and cut the front springs to lower the front of the truck...now all of sudden it rattles at idle. I thought ...is that a shield of some sort but seems like its coming from the bellhousing also noticing alot more oil leaking now.
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    Headliner

    So the headliner in my truck was ruined due to a leaky windshield. Where is some of the best places online to order a new one.
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    How low would you go.

    I was thinking about doing a 2/4 but idk anymore. I did 2" on the rear. and I feel like it's a good height. I just feel like the front needs to come back down to a slight rake. I gotta install new rotors so I'm gonna be at the front suspension....should I a.) cut a spring to get about 1 to...
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    Front pump seal?

    So I've been noticing there is fluid leaking on the ground after driving...not a puddle but a pretty good spot. I think it's trans fluid..but does this more look like the pan or front seal. The truck was barely driven for years. I think the pan gasket or front seals is shot I wanna add...
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    Stupid speaker question.

    Not familiar much with the audio on these trucks. Just replaced factory radio with jvc from crutchfield and used there ready harness. Also replaced front door speakers with kicker ds series since the factorys were blown. The front doors seem wrather quite compared to the factory rears. When I...
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    HVAC BOX/Dash removal

    So i'm about to be attempting to fix the ac in my truck. First issues it he air only comes out floor and defrost. 1st in formost the windshield was leaking for god knows how long. putting water into the defrost vents. I put a mode door actuator in it (before even really diagnosing) Now I have...
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    Denali cluster

    found a 120mph cluster from my 97 silverado. Are these plug and play or do they need programming for the mph to be correct?
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    Gramps truck

    So last year my grandad passed away. He left for me his 2nd owner 97 silverado 5.0 2wd. He was the second owner and now I the 3rd. The truck was used around the house and trips to home depot for the last 12 years. So far I've done. New Injectors Re-sealed top end of the motor New radiator...
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    2/2 pics

    Anyone have any pics of a 2/2. I'm doing a very simple drop, rear shackels and cutting front springs because I still have to use the truck for some work and hauling trailers Anyone havie any pics of a 2/2
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    Cassette player repair....

    So Cassette's are before my time, but my 97 grandpa truck has a Caseete player and the interior is in amazing condition. I found a cassette bluetooth adapter where I oculd listen to my own music. But...when trying to insert a cassete it played for a second then stopped and would not eject. Once...
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    Budget 2/4 or just 2/2?

    So on my 97 extended cab I'm looking to give it more of an aggresive stance. After reading on here I'm gonna go the good ole budget route. Up front I'm just gonna cut the springs to give it a 2" drop. The rear is where I'm having a tough time deciding. I do use the truck to haul stuff..it's...
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    a/c help

    So 97 silverado will not change off defrost. Put a new mode door in beside gas pedal and it still wont change. Do you have to pull a fuse or reset it somehow? Could it be the a.c control panel?
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    Turning the obs into a daily....

    So I've posted a lot before about my new 97 obs that my grandad left me. 97 Silverado 200xxx miles, really don't know the history all I know is what I have done. Upgraded Injectors Oil change new wheels and tires Plugs, wires, rotors, and distrubutor cap. Radiator Ball joints. The truck is...
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    Crazy fuel gauge.

    So today waa the first day i put more that 30 bucks in the tank. Usually the gaus gauge floats and goes up and down depending if im taking off or slowing down. Today I put 20 gallons in and the needle is past the f and not boumcing at all. Is it safw to say this is more than likely a wire...
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    Trans cooler line leak help.

    So just installed a new radiator...and of course it came with adapter for the trans lines. Filled up the radiator and started the truck..noticed the top line had a pretty good leake coming from it. I re seated the line and then started again..again a small stream coming from when the factory...
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    Which truck to keep

    So... truck 1 99 Tacoma 341,000 miles 2.7 4cyl 5 speed 4x4 Truck is great..ac heat all work and 4wd is a plus...extended cab so not much room for passenger. Paint sucks but it's just a little 4wd. truck 2 My grandad left me a 97 Silverado. 5.0 2wd extended cab...some sentimental value but it...
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    Start issues?

    97 5.0 Just did upper and lower intake gaskets and also upgraded injection system. Now it seems like it's "hard to start" sometimes it hesitates other times it takes two times to start. It never fails to start though just kinda weird since doing all the work. Once cranked it runs great...any...
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    Blend door actuator....

    So now that the miss is fixed it's time to tackle the a/c. Air will only blow out of the deforest.. Does not blow cold at all....heat works and when changing to cool it will get cool air from outside but not cold. The compressor will not kick on although it's not locked up. I figure first...
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    Basic 2/4?

    Which is the better riding 2/4 drop out there. 97 silverado extended cab 2wd. Making a daily driver out of it and want something just slightly aggressive but rides good
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    Upgrade to MPFI time

    Posted before chasing a p302 cyl missifre. Good Compression, new plugs, wires, rotor and cap. Still misfire on cyl 2. Getting some contamiation on plug smells like fuel and also loosing a bit of coolant. From what most people told me here the injector is leaking.. I have a full upper...

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