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    No resistance in reverse, drive feels like I'm pushing against the brakes

    Yeah, so, put the truck in reverse and just at idle it rolls back like you'd suspect but going forward I have to tip into the throttle a bit and it feels like the brake is on. If I let off of throttle the truck comes to an immediate stop (low speed, only rolling up and down the driveway). Brake...
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    Factory torque converter

    I don't understand much about converters. Not that it's very relevant here but on a Buick Grand National years ago I upgraded to a PT-51 turbo and was told by everyone that a stock 12" re-stalled at 2200 rpm would be adequate. Heck, I couldn't build even 2 lbs of boost on the line. Then someone...
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    Factory torque converter

    No, but the motor is still unmodified...I just want to get the right trans behind the motor before I make any new power happen.
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    Factory torque converter

    Thanks so much for the replies. I ordered a B&M street/strip TH400 and got the (approximately) 11" 2700-3000 converter from Jegs.
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    Factory torque converter

    I have the 454/TH400 and am looking into a new TC. Can anybody tell me what the factory diameter and stall was? TIA
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    Lowering...I'm kinda lost

    I have an '85 C20 that I'm about ready to order a lowering kit for. I have never lowered a vehicle before and bashfully admit that I'm more confused by all the options I'm reading about than anything. My desire is a 4/6 drop with 20x9 wheels without a c-notch or rubbing in the wheel wells. Can...
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    Slow to shift

    I have the 700r4. At a stop sign or light the truck will sometimes take a moment to engage and get rolling. It ony happens in 1st or reverse. Is this a solenoid issue? TIA
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    How much to lower?

    Thank you so much.
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    How much to lower?

    I have never lowered a vehicle before amd honestly know nothing about it. I have an '85 C20 amd plan to go with a 20" rim and low profile tires. My main question is how much can I lower the truck without wheels rubbing in the wells or other problems? Also, what is the simplest lowering kit that...
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    Fauxtina

    If you hate the look, please move along. Lol I've done a few searches here but can't seem to find much about if anyone here has done this. I'm a noob to such an undertaking but have recently fallen in love with the look as well as the idea of saving thousands of dollars on a new paint job. If...
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    Hi, all

    I'm up north in Ely. Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of Vegas. Hot, dirty and loud.
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    Hi, all

    It's a C20. We get snow here so a 4WD would have been nice, but oh well.
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    Hi, all

    Previous owner finally delivered this thing from Vegas on Tuesday. It runs like trash and will need a prettt thorough tune up but I'm told it's been sitting for a couple of years. All in all I'm happy with it and think it's a pretty good starting point for a project.
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    Hi, all

    Haha, thanks. Y'know, I was an OTR driver for years and spent no small amount of time in TX. Seems like I could never figure out...is the panhandle the Amarillo part or the El Paso part? Lol
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    Hi, all

    I've wanted a squarebody for 24 years (when a friend had one that he wouldn't sell to me). It looks like this weekend I'll finally be getting one and am very excited to learn the ins and outs of the 454. I come from the Buick Grand National world and although I know my way around the LC2 pretty...
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