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1998 Z71 Build
No change in knock detection that I've noticed. The biggest thing is the huge improvement in drivetrain stability, no doubt due to the old destroyed engine mounts. Honestly, I would've liked to replace the mounts with stock replacements but they're just not available for 4x4 applications. I'm...- Awest623
- Post #311
- Forum: Member Trucks
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TPS percentage wobbling
It's fine. You can reset the zero point if you want it to be steady. There's a few threads about how to do it- Awest623
- Post #2
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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1998 Z71 Build
Probably down if anything. Those old mounts were basically metal on metal- Awest623
- Post #310
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
Got the new motor mounts in today. Haven't taken it for a test drive yet but I imagine it'll be pretty nice. Not a bad job. Dropped the fwd differential and jacked each side of the engine one at a time. I took a bit of time and scraped off some of the 25 years of grime that's built up under the...- Awest623
- Post #308
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
Gotcha, thanks. I'd need to do a couple things before I consider going with the hydro boost. First I need to replace my motor mounts, got some aftermarket ones from off-road designs. My originals are shot. Was looking at them today and the passenger side is in at least 3 pieces. Looks like a...- Awest623
- Post #307
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
No. Still vacuum. Heard the hydro boost won't work with a Whipple.- Awest623
- Post #304
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
Been a while, so here's another update. I rear ended another car. Busted my bumper, grill, brush guard, and hood. Honestly probably would've only dented the bumper if it wasn't for the brush guard bending back and crushing the other stuff. I wanted to get a cowl hood and replace the grill...- Awest623
- Post #302
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
The short throw shifter is great. With the stock shifter 5th gear was a pain in the ass, much better now- Awest623
- Post #301
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
Well, I'm back to it! Short throw shifter installed. Suckered up for some new valve covers, no more double-stacked gaskets. Warrantied injectors are in. She's back running again, better than ever! I did have to get creative with the taller valve covers. Knocked some metal off the AC bracket to...- Awest623
- Post #300
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
I won't know for sure until I get my truck running again- Awest623
- Post #299
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
To my knowledge, it's a gen 3 P59 issue. Gen 4 & 5 have the tables available in hp tuners. I don't know about EFI live, never used it. I don't remember the exact table names that I disabled. Basically anything that mentioned "post cat" or "post o2". Pretty sure it was the right ones but not...- Awest623
- Post #298
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
I also ordered a short throw shifter from Core Shifters and a knob from Speed Dawg Shift Knobs. I'm away on a business trip rn, but they're waiting for me back home. 5th gear is quite a reach with the stock shifter, looking forward to a tighter shift pattern. I also got myself set up to tune...- Awest623
- Post #296
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
Rebuilt myself. I have 2 of these superchargers. I took the good bits from both and transferred them to make a single good unit. Turned one of the cases into a makeshift jig to get everything aligned. The one I had on my truck kept getting louder by the day. I did spin it with a drill...- Awest623
- Post #295
- Forum: Member Trucks
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1998 Z71 Build
Decided I'd take the down time and work on a couple other things while the truck is in the garage. I wired up my clutch out switch for cruise control and CTFO. I also cleaned up a little more wiring. I lengthened my clutch pushrod (wasn't getting the travel I wanted and dragged a little while...- Awest623
- Post #293
- Forum: Member Trucks
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Any other 16 17 18 year old members out there.
I used to be when I bought my truck and joined this forum. A word of advice: If your truck ain't clapped out, don't sell it. I've seen a lot of people regret their decision. Also, don't clap it out if it ain't clapped out already. Everyone likes to beat on a car, do it to a shitbox. Never trash...- Awest623
- Post #31
- Forum: Member Trucks
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Flex fuel L31 using the 0411
Do you still have a 2007 l31 .bin? I'm looking to get my hands on a copy. The website won't let me pm you- Awest623
- Post #32
- Forum: 96+ Vortec Performance + Computer Swaps
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Whats the best transmission swaps?
You can also get into more custom stuff with a 4l65E, 4l85E, T56, TKX, TR-4050, etc.- Awest623
- Post #5
- Forum: Transmissions
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Whats the best transmission swaps?
The easiest manual transmissions are going to be the NV4500, NV3500, and SM465. They all came stock in these trucks and are basically plug-and-play to get driving. You can spend time cleaning up wiring harnesses and adjusting the tune to work better with a manual, but all of that is absolutely...- Awest623
- Post #4
- Forum: Transmissions
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1998 Z71 Build
Welp, one of my injectors died today. Called up AUS Injection about a warranty, they'll call me back Monday to get the replacement finalized. I was just idling in a dry cleaner parking lot when one of my cylinders stopped firing and my AFR gauge pegged full lean. Moved it over to an Autozone to...- Awest623
- Post #292
- Forum: Member Trucks
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ISO: Hydroboost Brake Pedal For Manual Truck
Look for 2500 and 3500 trucks. Most of them came with the hydro boost -
ISO: Hydroboost Brake Pedal For Manual Truck
To the best of my knowledge the booster does not change manual vs. non manual. Best bet would be to hit up local junk yards, a lot cheaper than buying it from someone else. -
Safety wiring bolt heads, Do's and Don'ts...
Oh for sure. Different story when Uncle Sam is paying for it. One pack of the cables and crimps is about $60. Just another option for people that have the money. The tool does work really well tho, never had an issue with one once I learned how to use it properly. We're restricted on the use of...- Awest623
- Post #71
- Forum: The Garage
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Safety wiring bolt heads, Do's and Don'ts...
The snapon tool is what we use in the army. In fact all of our tools are snapon or bluepoint (same thing). Guess we get a little spoiled on tools.- Awest623
- Post #69
- Forum: The Garage
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Safety wiring bolt heads, Do's and Don'ts...
I might be a little late to the party here. But I do a LOT of safety wire in my line of work. I've never tried the safety wire pliers. But another option is a "Safety Cable Gun". It uses a multistrand length of cable with a welded end piece, and then a crimp that goes on the other end to keep...- Awest623
- Post #56
- Forum: The Garage
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1998 Z71 Build
Completely understand man. That's a hell of a lot of mental and physical work. Take care of yourself- Awest623
- Post #289
- Forum: Member Trucks
