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Suburban axle swap

I have a 97 K1500 Suburban with the factory 10bolt and G80 locker. I was thinking of upgrading to a TrueTrac, but instead changed gears to getting a 14 bolt and building that up to put in. This is not a daily driver, but more of a utilitarian hauler, that i can use for whatever i have going on...
- Diptenkrom
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- Oct 4, 2022
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Trans cooler install with drain valve

I have been planning on a trans cooler upgrade and have all the stuff to go forward with this now, as per this thread - https://www.gmt400.com/threads/how-to-factory-auxiliary-trans-cooler-upgrade.18104/ I have 1997 k1500 suburban with the 5.7. I have a twist to add, and want opinions, as well...
- Diptenkrom
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- Oct 27, 2020
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Transmissions
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Lowering front end for repair access

I am about to pull the heads on my Vortec 350 suburban. Was wondering if anyone has any ideas of how to make the front end sit lower to make accessing the engine easier. I don't think that deflating the tires will do quite enough. What have you guys sat it on and where to get it lower for engine...
- Diptenkrom
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- Feb 11, 2020
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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98 Vortec 350 - comp ratio

I have a 98 Suburban K1500. I think i have a leaking HG, as i have replaced the lower manifold and gasket, after a failed attempt at just the gasket, and i am still losing coolant and getting rough idle. I was thinking about adding some grunt while i was at it. motor itself is stock and low...
- Diptenkrom
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- Dec 30, 2019
- Replies: 52
- Forum: 96+ Vortec Performance + Computer Swaps