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    New to me truck. Need help tracking a problem....

    You must not be understanding what I'm saying and making nothing but snarky comments towards me as if I'm a hack and don't know I'm doing. My scan tool reads the cam retard offset at 1700 degrees, and reads the engine rpm at 12000 rpm at idle. It is impossible for me to set cam retard offset...
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    New to me truck. Need help tracking a problem....

    I'm using a bosch scan tool. It works fine. Tested it on another vehicle. Codes are cam crank correlation, common error code for distributor not within 2 degrees of zero. Transmission is still in limp mode and still no speedo, tach, or gear shift indicator lighta
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    New to me truck. Need help tracking a problem....

    Sorry, I should clarify. The motor itself is idling smooth. My scan tool is reading engine rpm all over the place. 0-12k rpm, cam retard at impossible degrees. Mot sure if the readings are related to the trans.ission being in limp mode. I just know I've never seen anything like this and am...
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    New to me truck. Need help tracking a problem....

    I replace the distributor because I had code relating to the cam location sensor. Since the sensor is in the distributor it was more cost affective to replace the entire distributor. The oe distributor was replaced decades ago. Thia truck is 27 years old. The distributor that I replaced was...
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    New to me truck. Need help tracking a problem....

    Recently acquired a 96 k2500 eclb. 7.4 auto 4wd. Bought it with trans in limp mode. Have 2nd and reverse. Also speedometer, tach, and gear indicator lights not working. I have replaced. Trans input and output speed sensor, as well as a new distributor. The codes I was getting indicated...
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    where to mount trailer brake controller....

    I had considered the cubby hole under HVAC. two problems arise for me. I installed a double din head unit via the Metra kit so the cubby hole is much smaller than the factory. Also, i throw stuff in there all the time. I'd probably miss not having it. I just wish GM had considered a factory...
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    where to mount trailer brake controller....

    thank you for the reply. I'll have to re explore that area to see if it will work for me.
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    where to mount trailer brake controller....

    I know, strange question to ask. i have a Tekonsha P3 that I desperately need installed (towing a 10,000 lbs trailer on a regular basis). I'm having trouble finding a good place to mount the brake controller. My problem is, my truck is a nv4500 manual. anywhere under the steering wheel...
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    "395" ramjet cam on stock computer tune. Anyone running one?

    Huh, I lived in columbia for 10 years. Attended college there and stayed around for a while before moving back to NW mo.
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    "395" ramjet cam on stock computer tune. Anyone running one?

    huh, I didn't know they would do that. That may be my best option. thank you and good to see a fellow show me stater on here.
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    "395" ramjet cam on stock computer tune. Anyone running one?

    as the title says. I'm pulling the engine in a few weeks to regasket the top end (head gasket leak) as well as replace the clutch. I'm debating swapping the cam while I have it out. Its on a 98 K2500 5spd manual. I just can't justify the 0411 and hptuners route due to the nearly $600 price...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    I wasn't trying to insult you and I hope you didn't take it that way. there is a lot I don't know about these particular engines and I have received some great advise that I am appreciative of. There has been many cams discussed in this thread. When you tell me that two cams that I selected...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    How would they not? I'm not trying to argue, I just want to know why you think they would not be a good choice. Cams and components expense can add up quickly so I want to make sure I'm making a good decision. if you look at the stock specs of the l31 you will see that those two cams have...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    Thank you to everyone that responded. from what I understand about LSA,the wider the LSA the flatter the torque curve, giving lugging power throughout the rpm range. I have it narrowed down to 2 different cams. The stock cam specs show that it is a pretty mild cam and it wouldn't take much to...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    how is the idle on this cam? Any hesitation or stumble from idle to throttle? I have looked at this cam but get caught up in the "specs vs reality" game. On paper this cam should have a rough muscle car like idle because of the 109 lsa (vs 111 stock). It also shouldn't cooperate with efi...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    I'm certain a LQ4 cam won't fit a L31. But I can find a cam grind of the same specs that will fit
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    there is something I've been thinking about though. I know it's somewhat comparing apples to oranges. well same company, so granny smith to red delicious.... Most can admit that the 6.0 that replaced the small block (5.3 as well) is a bit a beast from the factory. it has good power, smooth...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    the previous owner had installed a fram air hog cold air setup on it. I've cleaned it once, not convinced it helps. It is a 4 bolt and I haven't put incredible amount of miles on it since I bought it. currently it's not a daily driver. However it will be. I live in a rural area so i often...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    so good see another missourian. I'd load up some pics, but honestly, these are nothing special. Surprisingly they are rust free, but are just your standard 3/4 ton farm trucks. I don't think either of them know what the inside of a garage looks like, nor have they every felt a chamois or...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    wow, i just re-read my post and it seems like I'm picky and asking a lot. That certainly wasn't my intention. I'm basically looking for a smooth idle, with perhaps some increased lower to mid range power. vortec 5.7 was/is a decent motor, but certainly not a tow/torq monster. I know you have...
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    experienced advice requested for overhaul

    Hello, I'm new to the forum but have been referencing from it for many years now. A little bit of background. I have two of these series of trucks. 98 2500 silverado, and 98 2500 sierra. Purchased used several years apart. I never intended to have two of the same trucks, but that is just...

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