Picked up a 96 C1500 for my son a few months ago. We got it with a bad transmission, so I have no idea how it ran before.
$2300 later, we have a fresh transmission that seems to drive and shift just fine under normal driving conditions. No issues whatsoever, other than what feels like a weak engine.
I've already replace the spider injection with the upgraded MPFI style spider, new MAP sensor, new TPS, new MAF sensor, new IAC valve, etc...
Also did a complete tune-up, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter, etc...
im about ready to yank the whole injection system off and install a holley 650, edelbrock intake and HEI distributor.
I feel that would correct the low power issue... but still have no idea why this truck will literally burn rubber on the 1-2 shift @ WOT.
Trans shop is pretty well respected in the area and he said he did a few upgrades to the trans for firmer shifting and to hold more power for future upgrades.
Anyone in the Dawsonville GA area want to make a few bucks fixing this thing ?
I am old school and not much of a computer/electrical troubleshooter.
Any advice is much appreciated !
$2300 later, we have a fresh transmission that seems to drive and shift just fine under normal driving conditions. No issues whatsoever, other than what feels like a weak engine.
I've already replace the spider injection with the upgraded MPFI style spider, new MAP sensor, new TPS, new MAF sensor, new IAC valve, etc...
Also did a complete tune-up, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter, etc...
im about ready to yank the whole injection system off and install a holley 650, edelbrock intake and HEI distributor.
I feel that would correct the low power issue... but still have no idea why this truck will literally burn rubber on the 1-2 shift @ WOT.
Trans shop is pretty well respected in the area and he said he did a few upgrades to the trans for firmer shifting and to hold more power for future upgrades.
Anyone in the Dawsonville GA area want to make a few bucks fixing this thing ?
I am old school and not much of a computer/electrical troubleshooter.
Any advice is much appreciated !
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