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  1. Matt Frediani

    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    I have a bone stock tbi 350 in my 87 gmc 3/4 ton 4x4. It has all the california emissions equipment on it. I see lots of people flipping the top of the air cleaner upside down to allow more air to the tbi unit. Does this help? why do people do it? does it mess with the computer controlled idle...
  2. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 5.7 TBI EGR Solenoid issue (8600 GVW)

    Greetings, I have a bone stock 87 V2500 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 with a TBI 350 / TH400 / NP208. I am replacing all the electronic sensors because my truck is an original survivor and is almost at 100k miles. The problem is this... The EGR Solenoid valve that is stock (came on truck) does not match...
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    Tach needle bouncing.

    Hey folks, I installed a tach (Tach conversion kit) in my 87 TBI 350 GMC V2500 truck. All the gauges work as they should but the tach needle bounces. At Idle its not bad but when driving the truck or giving the truck gas the needle bounces around. I grounded the tach to the firewall and was...
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    What is the best fluid to run in an original TH400? (No synthetic please / No Type F please) -

    I need to change the fluid , install a pan with a drain p lug/ filter and seal up leaks on my OEM V2500. It has a TH400 and I want to find the right oil to use. I want to stay away from synthetic to avoid leaks. can you please help me with a brand name and where I can order it? Thx Matt
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    Need help with oil pressure 87 tbi 350 with TH400 trans 4x4

    Greetings. I have an 87 V2500 GMC 4X4 3/4 ton with a TBI 350 / TH400 / NP 208 Truck is original one owner before me. speedo shows 93k. Motor runs great. I tested sending unit and it was bad. it showed low oil pressure so I changed it out with the correct delco unit. Now it shows 60psi at...
  6. Matt Frediani

    Delco 2700 ETR Users Manual - I need one to complete my documentation.

    Greetings folks! I have an original 1987 GMC V2500 Camper special with a TBI 350 engine. It has a GM Delco 2700 ETR Radio with the seek & scan features. I am trying to collect all documentation that came with my truck. Can any of you sell me a radio users manual or point me where I can get...
  7. Matt Frediani

    Need a direct fit radiator, no mods to make fit 87 GMC V2500 5.7, 350 Auto trans

    Greetings, My radiator finally went bad. I have 93k on my 87 GMC V2500, 5.7 TBI 350 / TH400 Auto Trans. I would like to find a direct fit radiator that will fit right in with NO mods. I dont mind aluminum. Mine is a 3 row, 19" tall core / 28" wide core. does anyone have any advice on where I...
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    1987 GMC V2500 4X4 TBI 350 -RADIATOR SIZE ???

    Greetings, My stock GMC V2500 has a radiator leak. Changing it out is no problem but when looking at stock radiators there are different sizes. I want to order one and have it ready to put in before I take the truck out of commission. I do not have the oil cooler / I do have AC. do any of you...
  9. Matt Frediani

    Need an air injection pump (smog pump) for an 87 gmc V2500 TBI 350

    Can anyone steer me where to buy a new or rebuilt smog pump? Only thing I can find are places I have to remove my pump and send it in for repair. I dont want to sit my truck down for a month waiting for this part to ship out and ship back. Thx!
  10. Matt Frediani

    Need a Heat riser pipe for an 87 GMC V2500 - HELP!

    Hey folks, Im doing my best to restore my 87 GMC V2500 4X4 Camper special. It has an aftermarket thin metal duct going from the exhaust manifold to the air cleaner (Stove pipe) Does anyone know where I can find this part new or used? Thx Matt
  11. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 TBI 350/TH400 Thermostat Help!

    Greetings, I live in Northern California and have to keep everything OEM to pass smog. I have a nice 87 GMC V2500 with a 5.7L TBI 350 with Th400 Trans. The problem. Every so often my temp gauge shoots up and pegs. Mostly when the truck is not warmed up properly and some times when driving...
  12. Matt Frediani

    What was the radio that came with my 87 GMC V2500?

    I am wanting to put my truck back to stock as much as I can. I have an 87 GMC V250 TBI 350. It has an uncut dash but a pioneer old tape deck in it. I would like to know the best option or model number radio to put in. I know the ETR Delco digital ones with tape decks are out there. I just want...
  13. Matt Frediani

    need tire help for stock 16"x 6.5"wide wheels

    I am wanting to get 32" tires under my v2500 with 2" lift. My wheels are stock steel 6.5" wide with factory 4x4 hub caps. I want to get a tire thats wide for an aggressive stance. Can I get 265 x75 x16 tires on my rims? If so will I be a bit wider then my stock 235's?
  14. Matt Frediani

    1987 V2500 TBI Wiring Harness / Diagram?

    Hey Folks, I have had several GM 4x4s and now picked up a one owner 87 V2500. Its in great shape but I really have no experience with the TBI (SBC 5.7 TBI). The truck runs great but I would like to understand how it is wired up. I live in California so I have to be careful about smog /...
  15. Matt Frediani

    Need to see picts of squares with 265/75/16 tires & 285/75/16

    Hey folks, I have searched the wheel and tire threads and have seen many different combos. I have a 1987 V2500 GMC Camper Special thats a one owner truck. I did install a 2" lift but besides the springs and shocks Im keeping this truck All GM. I have purchased a set of 8" wide steel white...
  16. Matt Frediani

    What material are 1987 v2500 hub caps made of?

    Im going to polish my hubcaps on my GMC V2500 4X4. I would like to know if they are aluminum or stainless steel. They are factory hubcaps. Any help on what they are made of or the best product to use to polish them? do I clear coat after? Thanks Matt
  17. Matt Frediani

    Does my 87 need new cab mounts?

    When I go over a bumpy road I hear a metal to metal gong type sound. Do you think its the cab mounts? Thanks in advanced peeps.

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