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    Got a simple Towing question? look here!

    Here is some trailering capacity info on pre-1996 C/K pickups: 1991: https://www.gm.com/content/dam/company/no_search/heritage-archive-docs/vehicle-information-kits/chevrolet-trucks/1991-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf starting at page 109 towing capacities are listed 1992...
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    4L80E 1993 6.2 no 1-2 shift

    Have you checked codes by just shorting out the correct pins on the obd1 connector? I don't know the exact symptoms on the 4l80e equipped mechanical diesels, but there is a chance you have a bad engine speed sensor. It caused all sorts of whacky stuff on my 93. Mine gave a code that I could only...
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    95 with the 6.5l Detroit

    to be honest, I recommend NOT turboing it. if it's an automatic the 4l60e probably won't hold boost very well. I'd replace the harmonic balancer and crank pulley as they are known failure points, and maybe oil cooler lines if they are leaking. There is a little performance to be had with the...
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    95 with the 6.5l Detroit

    Based on the VIN it's a regular cab, not sure how many miles are on it but 2500 may be a little steep dependent upon condition. If you're looking to build power you'd just need the turbo manifold, turbo, and intake or intake hat, and a tune. But in stock form they really aren't as gutless as...
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    95 with the 6.5l Detroit

    I stated a google search could've prevented that. The only thing implied was that you did not use google, not that you could not. Bro it's not that serious. You were wrong, it's alright. happens to the best of us.
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    95 with the 6.5l Detroit

    doesn't mean they didn't exist, so some previous statements made in this thread are incorrect. My intention was not to call anyone out on doing this intentionally, but rather to make sure there was a delineation between speculation and fact. All of this is not true or at least speculative...
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    95 with the 6.5l Detroit

    That is very obviously a factory non-turbo 6.5, which was available until 1995. still has the factory electronic injection pump that came on all 94+ trucks, N/A or not. A simple google search could have prevented so much misinformation from being spewed in this thread. That being said, the N/A...
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    4.3L vs 5.7L Torque Converter Stalls?

    Perhaps I worded it strange, but I was eluding to the V6 converter being more enjoyable to drive due to the higher stall in any combo. I've even put an I6 converter behind an LQ9, it's always more fun (imo) It gets a bit muddiier post gmt400 while and this is kinda off topic: but at some point...
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    4.3L vs 5.7L Torque Converter Stalls?

    The Trans will not be "upgraded" in any form over a 1998 4l60E that would be missing the upper hole. it will still have the 298mm input shaft. From my understanding the 5.3/4.8 trucks got an additional clutch in the 3/4 clutch pack, while all of the "gen 2" engines (4.3, 5.0, 5.7) never did...
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    Steve, my 1995 K1500 Cowboy Cadillac.

    Really curious about the performance of the Ranger ATR's. I have Thunderer Trac Grip MT's on my 93 and they're probably the best snow/ice tire i've ever experienced.
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    The Custom Conversion Truck Thread

    That is beyond gorgeous.
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    Leak in front of transmission pan on '96 K3500 6.5L 4x4

    That bolt you circled holds on the trans dust shield, once you remove that you can see the torque converter and flexplate. The leak could be the trans input seal if it's trans fluid, or the rear main seal if it's oil. 6.5's also have a drain in the valley of the engine that goes into the...
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    1993 K1500 Double Din/ In FACTORY HOLE INSTALLED!!

    This is not true. 03+ are a little larger than a double din. 99-02 are 1.5 and use the same mounting as 95+ GMT400's. http://www.gmtruckcentral.com/articles/RB1install.html Chrysler parts, but super clean install IMO. However double din kits are readily available for 95+ and are much more...
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    No radiator cap on 1996 6.5L. How to drain and how to fill

    Removing a radiator hose is the only way to drain coolant on a 6.2/6.5. There are drain plugs in the block, but they are behind the motor mounts so they are basically useless.
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    High mileage bragging rights

    "Bob" the 97 K1500 6.5 diesel is still the highest I've seen. On a 6.5 page on facebook an older farmer posted his 93 with 900k some odd miles, all original too, but this tops it. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=599887 Thankyou kindly for you're telephone call and the interest you...
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    Torque converter options, 4L60e in a 99 Sub

    x2 on the 4.3 converter. I put one from a 98 blazer in a 99 silverado with a 5.3, was an absolute blast to drive compared to stock.
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    Weird metal on magnetic drain plug..what do you think it is??

    Likely LS1 Heads on a 5.3 LM7, not the gen 2 350 vortec. Without different pistons this is usually a bad idea, the ls1/ls6 heads flow better but the chamber is larger and results in lower compression, enough that it will make less power than the factory 706/862 heads, I'd be willing to bet that...
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    Ac isn’t cold at idle

    AC not blowing cold at idle usually means there is insufficient airflow over the condenser. Make sure your condenser along with your entire cooling stack is CLEAN, if the air can't get through the rad the fan won't suck it past the condenser. If the condenser looks rough you can buy a comb...
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    Small Displacement Diesel Swap Options?

    After owning a DS4 equipped 6.5, I wouldn't trust one as far as I could throw it. The motor itself isn't THAT bad. There are some crankshaft snapping issues and block cracking issues, both of which are likely related. They do have headgasket issues, and the cooling system is barely adequate on...
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    Small Displacement Diesel Swap Options?

    My '93 has yet to average any less than 18 MPG this summer (entirely in town) and oil changes are no more expensive than a gas powered truck, just throwing that out there as a 6.2/5 enthusiast.
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    NBS Front Brake Swap for OBS Trucks

    I bet stock wheels will fit if you flip the upper ball joint bolts. Stock OBS wheels fit my 2002 Sierra just fine up front, didn't clear calipers in the rear. NBS trucks don't have bolt in ball joints though.
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    Low end Walmart battery decent?

    I've run quite a few valuepower (now everstart value), they're great batteries for the price and wal-mart is very good about warranty issues. I've had better luck with $50 walmart batteries than with MTP series interstate batteries.
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    2500 6.0 to GMT400 4l60e

    https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic-transmission/1777893-all-about-flexplates-converters-transmissions-spacers.html Bolt pattern is different. If your engine has a flexplate on it already, then it already has a spacer. You could get a dished 4.8/5.3 flexplate and bolt your spacer on the back...
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    Oil Pressure Needle

    pull the cluster, pull the needle, plug in the cluster, turn the key on, leave the engine off, install the needle at 0. Should be very close. I'm pretty sure the PCM doesn't see oil pressure on these trucks, I know it doesn't on GMT800's.
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    8 lug Dodge hubs bolt up to 6 lug GM knuckle?

    @texacoboy on instagram did it. NBS 2500HD knuckles Would be a HUGE brake upgrade as well
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