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  1. deve05

    Towing capacity of 1500 2wd suburban.

    Im not entirely sure of your capacity seing as you have a 700r4 and 3.42 gears. My truck is a 95 c1500 with the z82 trailering package, 5.7L, G80 positraction rear diff with GT4 3.73 gears in it, and with the trans and engine oil cooler and according to trailers.com the towing capacity is 7500...
  2. deve05

    Fuel tank leak

    The corrosion makes a leak because corrosion doesn't appear evenly. It lifts up the seal in some areas and not others and holes are created where gas can leak out. Keep in mind that while the truck is moving there's a lot of fuel in there slushing back and forth. Especially on a full tank. Sent...
  3. deve05

    Fuel tank leak

    Had the same problem on my 84 when I bought it and it was due to corrosion on the tank neck. I removed the hose and used a cutting wheel fitted with a metallic brush and polished the neck. I used a rolled up paper towel stuffed into the neck to prevent debris from getting in and a vacuum cleaner...
  4. deve05

    R134a Retrofit Kit Install

    Also here's a list of what the kit came with. Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
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    R134a Retrofit Kit Install

    Hello folks, So today I started my attempt at getting the A/C in my truck goin. I'm going to try and do a write up that hopefully will benefit those who attempt this in the future. I'm using a stage three kit from Original Air out of Tampa Florida. Attached is an unboxed picture of the kit and...
  6. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    Thanks for all the great info, but I think I would like to stick to 454. I just like it more. Power isn't my only goal here. I think dressed up big blocks look beautiful in an engine bay. But again, just opinion. I've had the L's.... And honestly they're kinda fugly to look at. Sent from my...
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    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    This is the article I had found back when researching the 8.1. What swayed me away from it was the limited aftermarket support and the fact that neither bbc or L's parts will fit it. As for the LS. Yes they make a lot of power easily. But I'm honestly bored of them. I had a 99 z28 m6 and an 11...
  8. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    In all honesty I have not thought a whole lot about efi. I know there are some cool kits out there like the holly dominator that can be installed on 454 but I didn't know they made good forced Induction setups... I thought they couldn't supply enough fuel with only one carb, and I even looked...
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    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    I have looked into the 8.1, but from what I've read the aftermarket on those is really shallow and options are very limited. I like the aftermarket support of the 454 better. Plus I like old school... Lol but that's just opinion and preference. Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
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    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    I meant with the exception of the crank IF I find a 454 with a steel crank. From what I've read my power goals won't make one of those sweat, if not, definitely going with a forged crank from Manley or something, unless there is a weight or other benefit to be had from an aftermarket forged...
  11. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    So it is my understanding that Gen iv blocks can handle 750 horses with no trouble at all, and top out at 1000-1200 hp without needing to be reinforced or filled, but splayed caps are a must. I've read that Gen v and Gen Vi blocks are thinner around the cylinders and should not be pushed to 900+...
  12. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    So I was actually looking into that and I'd definitely pay extra if those are my best option, but all my research has led me to believe that Gen v and Gen vi blocks aren't as meaty or strong as the Gen iv blocks. I know the Gen vi block came with a roller cam set up which would work out great...
  13. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    And I'm trying to work on specifically that. I know I need to learn a lot more about these trucks. There's just a LOT to learn lol the modern cars I'm used to working on didn't come with so many engine choices and so many differences in between same engines. I've mostly worked/owned on lt1+ cars...
  14. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    These are the options I'm seeing close to home. That top one from a motor home looks appealing, but I'm assuming I'd have no way to know if it's a 2 bolt or 4 bolt, or if it's a tall or standard deck, or if it's damaged without going and taking it apart right? Sent from my moto g(6) plus using...
  15. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    Dude you are awesome. I got it now. My dumb ass didn't think to keep going down the list and search for "truck" I assumed they'd be alphabetically ordered by model, so I was looking for "C30" by the "C" lol thank you, several results came up. Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
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    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    I live in Apopka FL, just north of Orlando FL. As for the website, I don't see a c30 option listed for 1980. There is a suburban 30 option but it comes back empty. Here's some pictures, so you can tell me if I'm doing something wrong. Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
  17. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    The 88-99 trucks had TBI big blocks right? I'm wanting to stick to carbureted. Or were the blocks all the same? How do I know what MK version a block is? Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
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    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    I went on that site you mentioned. car-part.com And I'm either doing it wrong or finding a block on this site is going to be a nightmare. It doesn't have a keyword search, and doesn't have a year range option. So the only way I see of doing this is knowing what vehicles came with 454's in them...
  19. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    So I'm looking specifically for a 4 bolt because I'm a "do it right, do it once" kinda guy. I'm gonna be honest with you, I'm new to the old school project car stuff and I'm going off what I like and what my research has led me to believe. My truck is a really long term project to be completed...
  20. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    You were actually 100% on that. The guy didn't know what he was doing, after looking at the block for a bit I realized why it seemed so strange, and then I asked him to send me a picture of the side of the block and it was a 350 SBC, not a bbc. The whole thing ended up being a huge waste of...
  21. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    Would you be able to explain why? Honestly I'm gonna take your advice on it, folks in this forum have never led me wrong. But I'd like to Learn... Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
  22. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    These are the two full numbers Block #361959 Big Block 454 4 Bolt Block #14015445 Big block 454 4 bolt Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
  23. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    I have not. Don't know how... Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
  24. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    Correction, each block needs 1 sleeve. Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
  25. deve05

    Help with 454 decision, picking up today.

    Yeah they all need sleeves. Which I don't really care about cuz I know a machine shop that does quality work at decent prices and I phoned them and they said 180 to resleeve and 500 for a full cleaning and inspection. And all the other blocks with 4 bolts within a 100 mile radius that I've found...

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