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98 5.7 vortec won't start in the cold, crank but no start.

When it's about 30 degrees F or lower my 5.7 will crank but not start, above 30 below 40 If I do get it to start it will pitter out for a few cranks, and then might finally grab on spit a little and then run perfect and super strong, no rough idle and no performance issues. Has new starter, new...
- turnerg5
- Thread
- Nov 25, 2023
- advice cold start crank no start trouble starting
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
What lift kit with Bilstein 5100s? (1998 K1500)

Hey everyone! I've settled on Bilstein 5100s for my '98 K1500. I'm curious as to what lift kit will work well with them. I've heard Rough Country may or may not have issues as far as compatibility goes, but I'm not sure if that is true. I've also looked at Tuff Country and a few other companies...
- trullss
- Thread
- Nov 5, 2023
- advice bilstein help lift kit
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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5.3 Swap crank but no start, Urgent

First time posting here, sorry if its not formatted perfectly or anything. I just swapped a 05 5.3, with an NV3500 into my 1990 Sierra, followed LT1 website to make custom harness, and fuse block. The problem is that my engine will crank, and will easily start with starter fluid, but dies soon...
- Jackslaw64
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2023
- advice lsx urgent
- Replies: 29
- Forum: LSX + Carb Swaps
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Radiator replacement oem vs aftermarket

Hey all. I’m new here and this is my first post. I have to replace my radiator on my 97 Silverado fixer upper. I was wondering your thoughts on oem vs aftermarket. I’m trying to decide on getting a standard aftermarket from an auto parts store or going for the oem . I hate to spend the extra if...
- Drew3885
- Thread
- Nov 6, 2020
- advice aftermarket help oem radiator
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Garage
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'91 k2500 NBS master cylinder swap

Question about NBS master cylinder swap: I have a '91 k2500, vacuum boost, disc/drum, 6 lug. Current MC needs replacing. Reading online, I need a master cylinder from an NBS of the same type of truck, correct? So I should get a master cylinder from a 2001 Silverado 2500 and it should bolt right...
- ryanguy426
- Thread
- May 29, 2020
- advice bore confused diameter master cylinder nbs obs
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Axles + Brakes