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    Vortec swap in 87

    I built a 383 stroker for my 97 and decided to ditch that project. Im going to put that engine in my 87 k10. I know it's not a gmt400 but from what i understand it's the same as all the other tbi trucks. So I've read a lot of threads about this swap and I'm pretty settled on what I'm going to...
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    Marine or custom intake

    I'm looking for a marine or other custom intake for my 97. Needs to be as complete and bolt on as possible. Would like to retain egr but isn't a necessity.
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    need help asap wiring harness compatability

    Will a under dash wiring harness with push button 4x4 work in a truck with a floor shifter? At the pick and pull now and need to know
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    tpi vortec cost?

    How much does is the average price of the swap, and what all do you have to do to get it to run properly?
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    windage tray with stroker

    Will it hurt to leave it off? The ARP main studs aren't long enough to clear the rod bolts without them contacting the tray. This is the only engine I have built with a windage tray so I doubt it is a necessity seeing as we have high horsepower motors without them. What is the function of it?
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    removing 97 dash

    Does anyone have a detailed write-up with pictures to help me remove my dash I been fighting it for hours and can't seem to get all the bolts or something because it won't budge.
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    stock vortec injection?

    Will the stock vortec injection work with the engine in my sig. Im putting it together tomorrow and want to know if i need to find another way to fuel it. And will i be able to break it in without a tune?
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    what octane gas?

    383 vortec stroker. stock intake and full exhaust with lt headers. 9.773 static compression ratio and 7.965 dynamic compression ratio. will it still be okay for pump gas with iron heads and what octane should i run?
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    lifters good or bad?

    does anyone know how to tell if lifters are still usable? they only have about 20000 miles on them but the engine was run out of oil. i pulled them earlier and there was no visible damage to them.
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    new engine build need suggestions

    well the 350 turned another bearing in my 97 so im going to build a 383 to drop back in. heres what im planning on building. let me know what you think. 350 block bored .30 over Scoggins Dickey .600 lift Vortecs +18 cc dished pistons for 9.5 compression Scat 383 crank Comp Cams 268XFI HR13 1.6...
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    400 vortec build. advice needed.

    Me and my buddies are gonna build a new motor for my truck. Want to go 400 block with vortec heads and keep stock injection and pcm. Is it possible? What all would have to be done?
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    wiring pn saftey switch with 411

    how does everyone do it? please post pics or a write up if you have one. i looked but cant find one anywhere.
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    prndl fuse keeps blowing

    It blows immediatly after i put in a new one and without it i have only 1st and 3rd and my speedo and tach dont work. Any ideas why this is happening?
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    trans is done. time for rebuild

    Im taking it this week to be rebuilt. What parts do yall recommend to have a strong 4l60e. And also what stall converter should i do with. I gotta 97 with a slightly modded 350 vortec and 4.56 gears.
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    long tubes on 4wd

    if you have them can you post pics of how they are run under the truck? and maybe a video with sound clip. thanks in advance.
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    how to clean egr valve

    Anyone done it?
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    think i found me a project

    http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2962016321.html
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    header wrap

    anyone use it? whats the realistic advantages and disadvantages.
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    driving without cv axles

    Is it okay to drive without cv axles?
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    perfect exhaust set up.

    the long tubes are on the way for my 97. what should i put behind them. pretty much stock 350 vortec with all the air intake mods.
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    OBX Headers

    Anyone heard of or used these? Seems like a good deal for headers for a vortec. http://www.obxracingsports.com/products.php?pk=1616
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    gear shifter wont come out of park

    It started doing this after the 411 swap. It takes like 10 minutes of playing with the shifter to get it to finally change gears. Could there be an error in my wiring of the p/n saftey switch. Or maybe somethng else
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    brake lights

    are not working when i am on the brake they come on some times when im riding but they dont come on when i hit the brake. i really dont know how to explain it. any help?
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    no signal from mass air sensor or distributor

    Took my truck to get tuned yesterday and theres no signal from the maf or the distributor after the 411 swap. Triple checked my wiring and it was right. Anyone have any idea whats happening?
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    what vehicles?

    Had blue leather bench seats? I've looked everywhere and cant find any.
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