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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Bolt on exhaust selection help for my 305.

    Going to replace the entirety of my exhaust from manifold back on my 305. It needs to be replaced due to age and leaks. Key Factory...I would like something that is all bolt in without any modifications. I don't mind a little bit of extra exhaust note but I would like to stay in a stock range...
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    Buying a Tech 2 Clone... Questions...

    I am going to bite the bullet on a GM tech 2 clone. Has anyone ever purchased one on sicotool.com? https://www.sicotool.com/best-quality-tech2-for-gm-diagnostic-scanner-for-gm-saab-opel-suzuki-isuzu-holden_p0057.html I did notice in the description that it says it only supports cars... not...
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    EGR adapter for Ebay headers

    Looking to buy SS ebay shorty headers for my 1998 305. The exhaust manifolds need to be replaced so figure I would "upgrade" at the same time since it's actually a little cheaper. What adapter would I need for the drivers side header EGR tube to work? The ones that they sell on ebay have a...
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    K1500 Lower cotrol arm bolt sizes

    Does anyone know what the sizes are of the front and back lower control arm bolts and nuts are on a 98 K1500 with press in ball joints?
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