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    Vortec hard start when warm

    I'm leaning into that it is not a fuel pressure issue. I just checked the fuel pressure hot and cold and it would pop up to 60 psi and run at around 55psi. Also the Delphi MPFI spider is new so i can rule out the FPR since it was part of the kit. I am going to check this. thanks! I checked...
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    Vortec hard start when warm

    I'm leaning into that it is not a fuel pressure issue. I just checked the fuel pressure hot and cold and it would pop up to 60 psi and run at around 55psi. Also the Delphi MPFI spider is new so i can rule out the FPR since it was part of the kit. I am going to check this. thanks! I checked...
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    Best Distributor and ones to avoid

    I picked up a world power systems distributor from Rockauto when I redid my top end. It has an aluminum body and seemed to be really well made. Works like a charm and I only paid $79 for it.
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    Vortec hard start when warm

    98' K1500 with a vortec 305. Truck runs really great. Except I am running into an issue where it's hard starting after it warms up. It will eventually turn if i tap the throttle only while it's warm. It fires right up in one turn when it's cold. I thought it could have been the fuel...
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    ABS Brake Bleed - Scanner Tool that works?

    I went though this same thing and I just sucked it up and bought a Tech 2 clone from ebay since I need to do it at some point - I don't trust the no-name 3rd party scanners that say they can do it since it's more miss than hit. I was actually surprised with how good the quality is of the T2...
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    Thinking about getting a redhead steering box. ratio question.

    I've been contemplating about upgrading to a redhead steering box in my 1998 K1500. I basically plan on keeping the truck stock. I replaced the entirety of my front suspension recently with new pars including a newly rebuilt a/c delco steering gear (yes I replaced the rag joint too) and it's...
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    Want to go double din... modernizing suggestions...

    As the title says above I want to start looking at modernizing my head unit from my AM/FM cassette deck from 1998. I heard metra sells a dash kit for a somewhat and clean looking installation. This will be paramount. I would like to keep stock speakers (at least for size) For a head unit...
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    Intake Gasket Replacement

    I ran into this same issue when I did mine. I ended up cutting the pipe with a sawzall and having to use a socket and a 3' cheater bar to turn the fitting off. The fun thing is it ended up cracking the intake around the threaded part of where the EGR tube because of all the thread sealant that...
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    Buying a Tech 2 Clone... Questions...

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Tech2-Diagnostic-Tool-For-GM-SAAB-OPEL-SUZUKI-ISUZU-Holden-Car-Scanner/293371704513?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=592215199142&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
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    Buying a Tech 2 Clone... Questions...

    A few photos. Overall I'm actually impressed with the quality of the components. It definitely does not seem cheapened out at all. Other people who reviewed these have said that the 12v plugs are really cheap. I found that is not at all the case. They seem well made. The other thing I'm...
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    Buying a Tech 2 Clone... Questions...

    Well it finally came yesterday from Hong kong. Overall very pleased with it. It is nice to have bi-directional controls and obtain data for everything on my truck.
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    Dumb Centrelink question...

    On a K1500 center link... One side has tapered holes closer together than the other side. Does the shorter end go into the idler arm? Sorry for the dumb question! Just need to double check.
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    Transfer case stupid question thread

    So just to double confirm... This Valvoline product is ok to use since it's "dexron 3"...
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    Transfer case stupid question thread

    Ok I have a stupid question. What is the approved fluid I can run in my shift on the floor NP241c I keep hearing you're not supposed to use dextron vi in an older tcase and should run dexron III from companies that still make it for older vehicles. I have some Maxlife ATF... Can I use that...
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    Gas tank vent line replacement

    I got a great deal on a set of replacement fuel lines which I will be replacing soon. I figured while I was in there I would also replace the steel vent line that runs from the pump to the charcoal canister. I cannot for the life of me find a vendor who sells a prebent steel line. Is this...
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    Headlight help for improvement over stock.

    The end goal is I would like brighter headlights. I'm currently on stock housings with stock bulbs. (98 K1500) I see that there is a ton of resources for modifying headlight assemblies with projector housing, LED bulbs, HID's etc. I am trying to figure out what's best for me. I don't wan't to...
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    Buying a Tech 2 Clone... Questions...

    After a rebate I had through eBay $290 with shipping. Most of these guys won't budge under $300 shipped.
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    Buying a Tech 2 Clone... Questions...

    Well I went the ebay route this time. I found someone who had a good seller rating.... paid a little more but whatever. lets see what happens.
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    Buying a Tech 2 Clone... Questions...

    Well unfortunately trying to buy from sicotool was a fail. their website quoted $36 for shipping and the seller contacted me saying he wanted $75 for shipping after I paid... claiming shipping prices have gone up... which is plausible... it sounded fishy to me that they wouldn't honor their...
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    Bolt on exhaust selection help for my 305.

    Ok good to know. I think you talked me out of doing it and sticking with 5.0L designed exhaust equipment. It would have been nice to do some form of an "upgrade" but it seems to not be worth the hassle. There's a BOSAL 350 downpipe on Rockauto for $267+10 Shipping...
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    Bolt on exhaust selection help for my 305.

    Ah ha. I see now. thank you for pointing that out. I have to buy an entire new exhaust anyway so getting a new mid pipe section is in the cards. So in theory, I could plug all O2 sensors with what's exiting... The locations would match for at least the pre-cat bungs. However, Would I confuse...
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    Bolt on exhaust selection help for my 305.

    Well now I'm officially confused. Just about all of the direct replacement cats for the 5.7l I've been looking all have 3 bungs. Not 4 as shown in your FSM: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10869472&cc=1304873&jsn=480 For the 305 cat... In theory... If bank 1 sensor 1 is...
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    Bolt on exhaust selection help for my 305.

    Damn... good point... I started carefully looking at the difference between the 305 and 350 downpipes and the 305 actually has 4 O2 sensors (3 pre cat 1 post cat) and the 350 has 3 O2 sensors (2 pre cat 1 post) How would I overcome this so I don't throw a CEL? I need to keep my emissions stuff.
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    Bolt on exhaust selection help for my 305.

    I'm finding that the 5.7 exhaust kits have far more options available and are actually cheaper. There's not much available for the 5.0l... If I can get a little more power out of it and if i can confirm the 350 exhaust will bolt up and work I will be happy with that. The Gibson single is sweet...
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    Seriously. Where can I get some replacement front brake dust shields?

    I would like to replace these front brake dust shields on my 1998 K1500. However... I cant for the life of me find a company that makes an aftermarket replacement and the AC Delco replacement is discontinued. https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm-shield-as-15998039.html I attached a picture...
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