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  1. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    Thank you, I appreciate your help.
  2. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    I’m well inclined to hands on work. By hard, I mean, is it objectively a more time consuming and difficult task than the average Saturday job. By alone, I mean is it achievable by myself or would it be considerably easier with another’s help or is it best having someone else do it. Also… you...
  3. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    Not sure how accurate calculators are online, but with this exact setup, I got a 93 octane pump gas, peak HP at 379hp 5000rpm and peak torque at 3800 around 420 lb/ft, according to online calc. I called comp and summit to ensure all things are compatible, they suggested a 2200+ stall converter...
  4. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    i didnt ask whether he included those parts because I can only text him currently.. but I did ask how much it can reliably handle up to HP and TQ wise, he said 450-500. He’s a close friend, I trust him. My main concern now, is how to match my engine build, cam specs and application of my truck...
  5. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    I understand all the adjustments and checking all that. I just mean, do I got to worry about anything like, bearings or shims, or any of that junk while I’m in there? Like a “I’m already in here so might as well do this” type deal, I’ve never personally taken one apart and rebuilt it. And IMHO...
  6. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    When swapping these to 4.56. Can I just do ring and pinion or do I have to worry about anything else? Can I just buy the ring and pinion set for $120 and do it on a lift in an hour or so?
  7. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    I will contact him tomorrow evening when I can. Learned a lot on this thread so far, thank you.
  8. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    It’s whatever the stock 95 k1500 short wheelbase is. It is 4x4.
  9. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    most of my romps would be in the 2000-4000 range, the torque rang it is built completely and has about 5k miles max, brand new front to back. I’m hoping it is good, paid $2500 for it.
  10. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    Not really an option right now unfortunately, just gonna have to make do and make it last.
  11. Aidan Kesler

    4l60e TQ and HP Question

    I am the guy with the 4l60e and Holley electric choke carb adapter for the TPS :)) lol I have this trans in my 95 K1500 short wheelbase single cab. Has 33’s and it’s leveled with torsion bars. We broke it twice before getting it fully rebuilt and gone through by a local guy near us “Reagin...
  12. Aidan Kesler

    Top end build worth it?

    So I’ve found a new cam for sale on marketplace. It is a flat tappet.. but it is $150 new lol sooo, I’m willing to take the risk, I’m thinking I could just do a small cam swap with my intake and carb I got now? How hard is just a cam swap? Do I need different push rods, rockers or springs or...
  13. Aidan Kesler

    Top end build worth it?

    I’ve seen a couple flat tappet builds last years, a friend of mine and his dad both have 94 single cab, and 96 extended cab, both flat tappet builds, so far 5+ years going strong. Inform me? I’m curious now.
  14. Aidan Kesler

    Top end build worth it?

    I know some friends. $250 for heads, $180 for intake, already have carb. Cam n lifters about $250. So I exaggerated, about $700. Also it’s not an exact time frame of when I’d be pulling the motor to build it, but that is a good point, I’m just anxious to do something!!! I’m 99% sure my block...
  15. Aidan Kesler

    Top end build worth it?

    first and foremost I’m not a tbi guy lol I ditched my tbi for an old school carb swap for my own personal preferences! Yes I used a 4l60e carb TPS sensor mounting setup for the trans, but that’s besides the point!! Anyways lol I’m sorta new to building motors so I need some insight. I’m...
  16. Aidan Kesler

    High mileage upgrades?

    You don't need it, you can utilize the stock PCM to control the trans.
  17. Aidan Kesler

    5.3/6.0 dyno results

    Dang son, that 355 putting down some good power. I have never done an LS swap or anything but I do know that it's a really popular swap in the OBS world. I would do the 383 because I too am a huge SBC fan. Plus a 383 built right can make all the power you'll want. LS of course could make more...
  18. Aidan Kesler

    TBI TO CARB CONVERSION

    I was just explaining how to do a TBI to carb swap if he needed some information, not explaining his issue.
  19. Aidan Kesler

    High mileage upgrades?

    Right, it is not logical lol but my preference. If I could learn about MPFI and do quick work with it in my home shop then I'd be inclined, but I don't want to drop $1500 on the self learning EFI kits with the handheld tuner. edit: also I didn't know they came with rollers, I have never worked...
  20. Aidan Kesler

    TBI TO CARB CONVERSION

    The less power/drivability and gas mileage issues blah blah that everyone says is, as far as I've found, a myth. I have drove 2 carbureted trucks of these models, 94 and 96. I used to have an 82 C10 with a carbureted 350 (I know it's different technology and older but still same concept). I am...
  21. Aidan Kesler

    High mileage upgrades?

    If it were me, now i know most don't agree with this but I'm just telling my opinion lol I would do a mild rebuild with heads, cam, intake and carb. You got a vortec so you could just get your heads machined for more airflow (or leave stock if you want a torque monster) and to handle a bigger...
  22. Aidan Kesler

    Oil pressure Question

    Well my motor is supposedly a super low mileage fresh rebuild with tight clearances (supposedly lol) and plus I’m running at 10w30 with Lucas so the high oil pressure is expected, just didn’t know if it was safe. Which I’m sure it is.
  23. Aidan Kesler

    Oil pressure Question

    Well here is a video of it, I took a screwdriver like suggested and went to the oil pan, and didn’t hear anything abnormal, just moving parts like normal. But the “knock” sound did appear to be from the exhaust leak I have in my headers. Still kind of in question though because I've never heard...
  24. Aidan Kesler

    Oil pressure Question

    How could I diagnose what this mysterious hit or miss knock is on startup?
  25. Aidan Kesler

    Oil pressure Question

    My engine has a knock on startup for the first 5-10 minutes it seems and it quiets down a lot when it warms up and its an even knock that's in rhythm with the engine idling not uneven like a regular spun bearing would be. It sounds like it coming from the bottom of the motor, I do have a bad...

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