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  1. SouthBoston

    Super Duty trade

    Well guys heres the deal: I have a 2004 Super Duty I bought this past summer which is badly in need of tires and an alignment, has 125,000 miles, and is two wheel drive. This guy offered me a trade for his GMC. The only reason Im considering is that Im a volunteer Firefighter and need a reliable...
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    Vortec swap questions

    My parts list includes: New intake New cam and timing set Vortec heads New gasket set Bolt and fastener set Here's my questions: Can I use a flat tappet cam and lifters with the vortec heads? Also will my lo5 headers work with the new vortec heads? And what kind of hp/torque numbers...
  3. SouthBoston

    Ford Lightning

    Pulled up next to an early 90's ford lightning at a stoplight last night. We revved em for a bit and when it turned green.....he took off slowly and conservatively. I was disappointed, what happened to the good ole days of stoplight to stoplight glory? Now kids think a lowered Honda is cooler...
  4. SouthBoston

    305 rebuild kit

    I've got a 305 I'm building up, does anyone know a good (lower priced) rebuild kit for them?
  5. SouthBoston

    Tbi intakes

    Is anyone running an aftermarket carb intake on your tbi 350? If so did you see decent gains worth the cost? And what model are you running?
  6. SouthBoston

    Oil leak

    My oil adaptor that bolts to the side of the engine has had the gaskets replaced twice now and is still leaking. It is a manual 350 with the oil cooler like it would need for an automatic. It leaks around the top seal where it mates up to the engine block. Any ideas?
  7. SouthBoston

    Coolant on the intake

    Well guys, on the drivers side of my engine next to the head there is a pool of coolant on the intake. Could it be a blown head gasket? Any ideas?
  8. SouthBoston

    Fuel pump brands

    Well guys my fuel pump is on it's last leg. What brands are y'all using? Any replacement tips?
  9. SouthBoston

    Squeezing ponies

    Alright I've got a 1992 5.7 tbi I've done: Ultimate tbi Tbi spacer Open element filter New plugs Headers with dual exhaust Any other things to get some more power out of the truck?
  10. SouthBoston

    Vortec head swap

    I'm contemplating doing the vortec head swap. Could someone give me a complete parts list for the swap and helpful hints? Thanks in advance
  11. SouthBoston

    Necessity of a chip in a tbi

    Well guys so far all I've done to my tbi is ultimate tbi mods, 1.5 spacer, open element filter and headers. Would a tune be beneficial at this stage or should I wait until I put a new cam in?
  12. SouthBoston

    No more 4x4:(

    Well I went wheeling today and have discovered a problem. My driveshaft to the front axle will spin but it seems to not do anything when itmgets to the axle. Could it be an 'actuator'? I have no idea so I'm gonna need some help.
  13. SouthBoston

    Lets talk cams

    Alright I've got an lo5 and would like better efficiency and power. What cams are recommended without having to change anything else but the camshaft. What is everybody running and with what results?
  14. SouthBoston

    New fuel pump

    Well guys I think it's about that time for the z71. Any ideas on what brand fuel pump is best? Running a 5.7 tbi with a 5 speed.
  15. SouthBoston

    3.42 to 3.73 regear on a Z71

    Is there any way I could regear only the rear axle with no adverse affects? If so, how much will it run in gears only? I will do the work myself.
  16. SouthBoston

    Gearing?

    Curious as to what my truck is geared at. I have a stock 1992 z71 with a 350, nv3500 and 10 bolt rearend.
  17. SouthBoston

    TBI mods believer

    Well I finally found the time and I completed the ultimate tbi mods(stage one) last night and I am a believer. After polishing the throttle body up and slapping her back together(plus new gaskets all around) I put on the open element K and N and went for a little ought cruise. Nothing like...
  18. SouthBoston

    Throttle body material

    After completion of the tbi mods, is it necessary to paint over the bare metal or will it be fine? If so, what type of paint was used?
  19. SouthBoston

    Port and polish...

    Could someone post up a sticky or a tutorial on how to port and polish lo5 heads for maximum power and efficiency? Thanks in advance
  20. SouthBoston

    Home made roll bar ideas

    Well guys I love the look of a roll bar on an obs so I think I'll make my own. Anyone done their own and if so could you post up ideas and pictures. Also if anyone has pictures of an single cab regular bed they would be appreciated.
  21. SouthBoston

    Nice 454 work truck

    http://terrehaute.craigslist.org/cto/3319104436.html
  22. SouthBoston

    Seafoam lads

    Could some one tell me how, where and why to use seafood to help the old 350 get cleaner. I've heard guys on Fsc swear by it and figure why not give it a shot.
  23. SouthBoston

    Behold Studmaino

    http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/3308886595.html :pedobear:
  24. SouthBoston

    Vortec cam in an lo5?

    Can you run a vortec roller cam in a tbi 350? If so does it do any good?
  25. SouthBoston

    Comp cams thumpr

    Is anyone using the comp cams thumpr cam?

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