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  1. T

    Increase power and get better performance.

    Ive got a 91 350 with the TBI. Ive got a Holley 650 carb that im going to use to replace the TBI unit. Any suggestions on a intake and a cam/lifters? I want it to sound good and boost the performance. Truck still has the TBI heads but i plan on getting a set of vortec heads and some headers in...
  2. W

    Need options for a new engine

    Hey Gurus, I need some opinions from the guys who do everything in their own shop. I’ve got a 1994 K1500, 350 tbi, nv4500 manual transmission. With the 4 wheel drive and the extended cab with a stepside bed, I plan to keep this truck forever and I’ve fabricated front and back bumpers and soon...
  3. J

    What’s my best option

    So I just picked up a 1988 C1500 with the 5.7L TBI in it and I was wondering what everyone thinks is smarter time and money wise for making some more power nothing to crazy just some to have fun. I’m not the most educated so any information/tips help. Should I work with what I have if so what’s...
  4. Nick88

    Gas Mileage

    With these trucks, gas mileage is not a strong suit, although, fuel economy can be increased for relatively cheap and especially with the price of gas, will save you a lot of money. I did some mods to my truck which helped my 350 TBI in a 1988 square body Blazer get in the 20s cruising on the...
  5. A

    Dome override gives power to cargo light when activated?

    1997 GMC k1500 My cargo light is getting 12 volts power when the cargo light switch is off and when the dome override button is pressed/activated. I have confirmed that the cargo light switch works. When the dome override button is not activated, the switch controls on off power correctly...
  6. Brayswheels

    Keyless entry not going into "Programming Mode"

    Recently purchased a 1998 K1500 with factory keyless entry code AU0. It came with a Fob that no longer works... put a battery in and nothing still. Tried jumping pins 4 and 8 on my OBDII port with no luck, doesn't do anything. It's supposed to lock/unlock and then you hold lock and unlock at the...
  7. D

    Can't keep power steering lines from blowing

    Not really sure if this belongs in this category but I couldn't find a better spot. I have a 1993 k3500 with the hydraboost, I replaced most of the pressure lines and the PWS cooler and installed a new pump, fall of 2019, everything was good untill start of last summer I blew one of the new...
  8. Aelfred-cyning

    262 VS 350: An obvious, difficult choice.

    Hi everybody, first post so good to meet y'all. I have a '95 C1500 W/T that I grew up with since I was an infant (we even have the same birthday). It's in decent shape for the year, at least for a Michigan saltmobile. I finally got myself a replacement frame so that I can start my restoration...
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