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  1. bobby v

    Cam info please

    So originally after installing a 502HO in my 90SS 454 truck I was going to do a procharger but the cost will be prohibitive.. So now Im faced with wanting a little more out of my creation and thought a cam upgrade might do the trick. Thinking along those lines and still maintaining streeability...
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    1990 454 SS 110mph gauge cluster

    This is out of my 1990 SS 454, I just switched over to Dakota Digital VHX series. The cluster is in great shape except for the Plexiglas convex hood which is a little cloudy from the years. Speedo works as does the fuel and amp gauges, the oil pressure and water temp were not hooked up when I...
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    Re-build stock front suspension or go Tubular $$$

    So in looking at going all tubular on the front end along with all new bushing, ball joints etc. it looks to be a cost somewhere around $1300-1500 + labor for the more high quality control arms VS just rebuilding whats there (stock) with all new bushings etc at a much lesser amount of $$$...
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    Took 70+ years but I have learned

    Some may or may not know that recently I swapped out the stock 454 motor in my truck for a crate 502HO. At the time I was advised by knowing people that it would be plenty of HP at 461 and with enough torque to pull stumps, have to admit it runs pretty well. I wanted to go for the ZZ502 which...
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    After market gauges

    I am wanting to change out the "moonies" on my truck but wondering if any one knows if there is a fuel gauge that will work with the OEM sender ? Really dont want to go thru the hassle of replacing the existing sender Thanks Bobby V
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    Quarter mile calculater

    So I realize quarter mile calculators are very subjective but what I want to ask is that have any of you guys ever actually put a 90's SS454 on a scale? The reason I ask is that a track for me to travel to is too far away and Im curious as to what my truck would run after the transplant of a...
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    High Temps Solved???? Finally???

    So ever since Ive had my 1990 SS454 (2 years) Ive had high temp readings, 230' or so and I was never comfortable with that. I made sure everything was up to factory standards also, water pump, shroud, proper factory fan in the proper location with in the shroud, fan clutch, thermostat, new hoses...
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    Electric Fans, double nothing

    So if my temp situation doesn't improve to my satiisfction I guess the logical step is electric fans. Here's my thoughts****** They say a BBC needs over 4100 CFM, tall order to be sure right One big 16 incher or 2 12" ?????? Shroud or not ???? Will I have to upgrade my alternator ?? Any other...
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    TV cable adjuster ??

    So Im looking over my newly installed motor, carb, distributer etc and I notice the TV cable has just a little slack in it so I start reading about them. From what I see it looks like I need the Sonnax full throttle adjuster spring to keep the cable taut, is that what you gurus say also ...
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    Puller or Pusher???

    So we did an engine swap a while ago in my 1990 SS454, went 502HO , with carb. So everything is pretty good, fighting a few gremlins but its pretty much stand alone motor now. Anyway they couldn't get the little condenser aux fan to come on with the sensor so they had to wire it directly to the...
  11. bobby v

    Part Deux: Temp sensor/sender location

    This is a follow up to thread I posted earlier https://www.gmt400.com/threads/temp-sending-sensor-locations.49362/ Ok, I have since borrowed from my cuz a cool testing tool for coolant temps with the motor running, it consists of a radiator cap that has a rubber type plug that you insert a...
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    Temp sending/sensor locations

    So my sending /sensor unit is now in the driver side head, in the summer months it will climb to around 220+ which makes me nervous, goes back down after moving along. I have a new radiator, fan clutch, fresh coolant 50-59, correct shroud with fan half in & out, new belts and new sensor & gauge...
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    502 HO Breathes Life

    Been wanting to do this ever since I got the truck almost 2 years ago, you'all can say the TBI is a great system but couldn't prove it by me, always something wrong. So anyways not to harp on it I finally decided to go simplistic, more or less, anyway this is the result. Not quite in the truck...
  14. bobby v

    Steering Shaft Boot

    So my OEM boot was ripped and looked like crap, I started looking around and come to find out they are not available, well they are if you buy the shaft and all from eBay for about $150, no way. I changed my rag joint last week or so and its been bugging me since, looked terrible. Shorten the...
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    Replacing the Steering Coupler

    As the title says Im replacing the rag joint and while im at it Id like to replace the upper uJoint grease boot but I cant find one, Have any of you guys found a suitable replacement ?? If so would you please pst a link for it Thanks Bobby V PS 1990 C1500
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    Header HI Temp Paint

    Thinking of painting my headers so what brand have you guys had success with ?? Thanks Bobby V
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    HEI cap only???

    So I watch a video by Moroso and the guy says if you have this type wire plugs in the distributer its an HEI, I guess you can replace a "normal" GM distributor cap with one that has these style ends and I mis understood that cause mine sure don't look like any HEI distributor I have seen. Except...
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    So Am I Being a "Cheap Skate"

    Ive really wanted the Dakota Digital VHX gauge pod for my truck and Im trying to talk myself in to it. But now I find out that for an auto if you want a gear indicator you have to buy another module. That will take the price for the package to above $900 + install which I'm guessing will be in...
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    Need some Clear Photos

    Does anyone have some clear photos of the EGR set up on their Gen 5 454 in stock form ? I would sure appreciate it if you could send them to me via email. You would think I could find some somewhere on the web but I have searched and very few have been found. Lots for Vortech ones but none on...
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    Blasphemy, add a catalytic converter??????

    In another thread about my truck seemingly running way rich by smell of the exhaust in the garage, upon startup especially, another member mentioned maybe it is because of the cat being removed. So I'm wondering if the other members agree ? I've got no CEL and the 02 sensor was just replaced as...
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    O2 sensors*** Heated or not ??

    So my truck is finally running very well as some of you may know since I rebuilt the TBI and installed new injectors. My only complaint now is that's it is running way too rich, (always has) and that Im told could very well be the O2 sensor. Ok so do I need the heated or non heated version ...
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    Swap "Moonies" for later year "Sweep" style

    I don't like my "moonie" style gauges and have a chance to pick up a 93 set with "sweep" style gauges, does anyone know if they can be swapped straight out, meaning the large connector plug on the rear ??? Thanks Bobby V
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    The Last Item and that was it, I hope !!!

    So after a new fuel filter I thought my hesitation upon accelerating was cured, and I was wrong for whatever reason. It started running worse that ever :( On the way to and from our Veterans Day show it was pretty bad. So I thought maybe its the TBI itself thats the culprit so I went to YouTube...
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    OEM 1990 STEERING WHEEL

    If your looking heres the one off my 90 SS454. $95 in good condition Bobby V
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    Changed Out My Wheel (Steering)

    Got my new steering wheel installed yesterday, looks pretty sharp to me. :cool: Bobby V
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