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  1. Bextreme04

    Are these modern carburetors a big improvement?

    Literally none of that is true. Quadrajet parts are readily available and support is prevalent. Edelbrock is simple and easy to get "good enough", but is far from reliable. They provide a simple adjustment sheet and thats about it. Don't expect much of anything from them in the way of "support"...
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    Which cam for a carbed 350 vortec?

    Is it a full L31 engine? Factory roller? Converting a stock flat tappet to roller? If it is a factory Vortec L31 engine, you will be hard pressed to beat a Summit 8800 for value and usability. https://www.gmt400.com/threads/summit-8800-cam-upgrade.66438/
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    2012 Chevy Express w/6.6L Duramax

    That thing would make a hell of a camper van
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    85 K15 rear spring swap from 52" to 56" W/ 6" lift

    I haven't seen that, are you sure it isn't for the B52 swap for front springs? I can't think of any Con's to going to a 56" rear spring. Its quick, easy, and greatly improves ride quality. If you don't mind a bit more fab work, you can move the front hangers and crossmembers forward 4", move...
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    Holley/Brothers Trucks 2025 Labor Day Sale going on now!

    AMD has them for under $400...
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    Holley/Brothers Trucks 2025 Labor Day Sale going on now!

    The sale price seems about the same as the price for a normal high quality dash. You can get a black vinyl one from Dashes Direct(most online stores are re-selling this one) for $475 as the normal price. Summit and others re-sell them, so if they are out of stock there are other sources as well...
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    Transfer case drop

    The zero rates have the benefit of allowing you to offset the front by 1/2" or 1" usually. If you move the axle forward a bit, it will clear a bigger tire without rubbing on an uncut fender.
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    Transfer case drop

    Just make sure you have the pinion angle right and you’ll be fine. Yes, you can just remove the sway bar. Mine would have rubbed at stock height(and maybe even on the 4”). It only didn’t rub because the previous owner had cut the fenders. I personally think a 15 or 16” rim with 33’s and a 4”...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I hope so. I got a set of kickers 3.5" and have the kick panels with molded spots for 5.25" components. 6"x9"'s in the cab corners. Haven't gotten it all hooked up and going yet, but I hope it sounds good.
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    Transfer case drop

    Stock ride height with old BFg 35’s: 4” Tuff country EZ ride HD front springs and factory 63” 97 K2500 Suburban rear springs with a 2” shackle flip: She gets worked pretty hard:
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    Transfer case drop

    This is absolutely correct. The sway bar will bind once lifted(and is probably binding now). I have the ORD sway bar disconnect on mine. I leave it disconnected most of the time and really only hook it up when towing or hauling heavy loads in the bed. It makes the ride noticeably softer even...
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    Transfer case drop

    I have a 4" lift on 35's and no transfer case drop. I've never had an issue. Just make sure your pinion angle is correct and you have full engagement of the driveshaft splines and you'll be fine.
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    What's this dohicky

    Agree with what @83Stepper said. I would personally just replace the master. The booster diaphram is also now contaminated, and if it has been leaking for any amount of time it will likely fail soon as well. I'd consider just replacing both at the same time.
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    What kind of plug can I use?

    I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest she found it low because she just removed the brake line and fitting ;)
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    Mystic interior desirable?

    This is my method too. The last item on my list is the exterior body and paint work. I'm really trying hard to get the new engine/trans and wiring in this thing by the end of the year(preferably before elk hunting in November). Then I have a Buick Riviera to get fixed up mechanically and...
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    Mystic interior desirable?

    I'll have to look. I haven't done the painting yet to know if it actually does match, but I got a bunch of the SEM paint selection booklets and picked out the one that I thought was the closest match.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I mean.... you really only need one if you are running a points distributor. They are nice to have for diagnostics on most distributors, because they can tell you if their is an issue with an ignition control module or trigger that would otherwise be hard to find. They are completely useless...
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    Mystic interior desirable?

    I have almost the same truck. 80 K25 Sierra Classic with Black/Silver exterior and Mystic interior. I found what seems to be a matching paint color and was planning on refinishing the door panels and trim for now. My dash is cracked and will need a replacement soon also. I believe everyone like...
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    Looking for advice swapping 5.3 and 6L80e into 79k20

    Do the AFM/DOD delete, keep the VVT. You will absolutely want to get that 6L80 reworked also... or it will eat itself after ~160k miles. Most of it can be bolted in quick and easy by just pulling the bellhousing and the valve body. Transgo Tow&pro kit, billet 1/2/3/4 piston, and an aftermarket...
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    454 running hot

    I've seen several(especially on big blocks) where they have hooked the heater house line to the connection on the water pump instead of the intake. Then they run the other line to the radiator where it is supposed to go, and now you have two suction lines connected. Now you have no flow, and...
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    K5 frame crack

    If you want to go a bit further than just the ORD brace, you can weld in the extra plates and then install an under bumper winch kit from engineered vintage. It mounts a massive bunch of plates that holds the entire front part of the frame together and one of the plates mounts into the same...
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    Mounting fender emblems should not cause this much anxiety!

    A PO did this on my truck at some point in the past. The clump of RTV is still there with the part number permanently imprinted in it. The badge fell off long ago. The gunk is hard as a rock and impossible to remove at this point. Please never recommend doing this to anyone ever again.
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    454 running hot

    We don't even know if this is correct either.... could be connected wrong or any other number of things. Pics would really help, as would verifying the actual coolant temp.
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    454 running hot

    @cobbisbobobbis I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet... WE NEED PICS!!! Ok, now that we have that out of the way, a picture is worth a thousand words. It sounds like there might be nothing wrong... or there could be some hose routing issues. If it isn't boiling coolant, you likely...
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    ALT/Battery wiring questions

    From the factory, you should not have a power wire running from the alternator to the starter. There should be a charge wire from the alternator to the junction box on the firewall. If you don't have an upgraded alternator, there is no reason to change anything. If you upgrade to a 90amp or...

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