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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Or this.. This is way cheaper if it works.. https://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=109/category_id=105/mode=prod/prd109.htm
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Thanks for the info! I did some research also and looks like ORD is the way to go.. https://www.offroaddesign.com/labor-to-machine-customer-s-np205-speedometer-housing-for-gm-vss-tone-wheel-plug-speed-sensor-and-pigtail-included.html
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Do you know what is entailed to swap the 4L80E output shaft? I guess I will look for any 4L80 I can and if it isn't the "rv" / slip yoke output shaft, then swap it. I cant find any information of what the "rv" transmissions were used on. I am using Dakota Digital gauges and from what I...
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    This is very valuable info. From what I can see now the 4L80 will be way easier to hook up to my stock NP205 to TH400 adapter and I won't have to spend $700 on a different adapter from advanced. Although I'm still trying to wrap my head around the diffrences between using a 4WD and 2WD 4L80. Thanks
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Yes complete motor but I havent thought much about getting the t-case with a 4wd because I have a rebuilt NP205. When did you get yours? Best I can find right like 160k. Did you use the driver side drop t-case in your build? I will have to get an adapter for the t-case. They aren't cheap either..
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    1984 K10 5.3 Swap Build Advice. Bang for buck power.

    Hey guys. I'm looking for advice. I want to put a reliable daily engine in my truck for the best price I can. Looking to make around 450hp at the crank. My first idea was to rebuild and upgrade a 5.3. As some of you might know everything is sky high right now. Here are some things I've found...
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    Mystery Paint Scheme GMC C2500 7.4 454

    Anyone know what this paint scheme is on this C2500 Cab? Just curious because I can't seem to find another like it. Looks sort of like a Dessert Fox but different. Custom?
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    Engine Mount Bolts (The ones that bolt to the frame)

    I think you might be talking about the clamshell holders to the mount pictured. I'm talking about the mount pictured to the frame.. I believe its a 7/16 bolt but not sure if I should use a lock nut.. lock nut & washer.. lock washer & regular nut.. Does it matter.. am I overthinking again (I tend...
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    Engine Mount Bolts (The ones that bolt to the frame)

    Whoever had this truck before me disassembled it put all the bolts in a bucket and grabbed whatever fit when putting them back. I'm trying to figure out what the proper hardware for these mounts is. I think I have the right size bolt I just need to know what it gets.. Bolt with 2 washers and...
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    Stripped steering gear box mount

    Yeah it goes all the way. Awesome this seems like the easiest route.
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    Stripped steering gear box mount

    Hello again guys. I'm having some terrible luck here. Stripped out a mount hole on the steering gear box trying to tighten it 75 ft lbs like the manual says. Are these values in the repair manual high? I turned it down to 60 ft lbs for the remaining 2 (the first one took 75lbs). How can I fix...
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    Turned out fine! Its just really really tight. Then I go and strip a steering gear mounting hole.. Go figure! I'm starting to think some of these torque values are a little high..
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    Evidently I'm not the only one.. I've seen a few post like this with similar problems. I'm going to take it off tonight and examine the length of the inner metal sleeve. It should be long enough to where (on the top bolt @ frame) it protrudes each side enough to allow for the rubber to compress...
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    I bought the ones from LMC that are supposed to be for stock. They look like this.. I guess I'll just torque em down see what happens..
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    K10 Front leaf spring. Is the service manual torque correct?

    I'm currently installing new leaf springs in the front of my K10. Got the U bolts tightened to 150 ft lbs (that was a beating) front leaf spring front bolt to frame at 90 ft lbs Now it says torque the front leaf spring rear bolts that go into the shackle both at 50 ft lbs.. I'm currently at...
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