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  1. Hunter79764

    8.1 vortec into 1979 k30

    My selfish vote is for the Richard Holdener cam, so you can report back to us how it goes before I install my 8.1 later this year... But otherwise, yep, the Raylar or the ZZ502 are pretty much the other options for one, I haven't heard of anyone unhappy with Raylar other than with the price...
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    Which Master cylinder......mismatched parts

    I just did some digging on brakes for mine. For reference, it looks like your 11" drums got a 1" wheel cylinder which is 1.57 in^2. 13 drums available on K20 and K30 was 1.0625 for 1.77in2. Big K30 13's were 1.1875 bore for 2.22 in2. I also saw that according to RockAuto, both K30 options got...
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    What parts do you carry with you?

    I have a couple tool boxes I try to take on any reasonable trip for any of my cars. But I think I want to get a basic set of the useful stuff for each car. i.e., my Yukon would get an 8, 10, 15, 17 and 18mm wrenches and a ratchet with the same sockets and extensions, a screwdriver and bits, and...
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    GM compass install

    My grandpa had a similar one in his RV. I've always wanted one to put in mine, but haven't found one that looks right. This one is close... His was on a 78 Chevy Vandura, pretty sure it was above the rearview mirror, mounted to the ceiling?
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    LS swap oil pan

    How close is close? If it's a project that won't be driven much/at all until the lift is done, I'd do the lift before you spend anything. Factory pans are deep, but if you won't hit anything with the lift and/or you aren't going to stress it more than going over a speedbump, run it. Otherwise...
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    Which Impact Tool

    Note that while the battery size on any particular system is generally about how long the battery will last, you will not get the maximum power out of a tool with a smaller battery. i.e., make sure you have a larger (5AH+) battery to go with your big impact if you plan to stretch it's legs...
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    ZZ502 Bbc for trade or $

    I love it. 'Selling a hot rod engine, will trade for good, reliable transportation' 'Sold - Got an even hotter engine instead!' Living the dream...
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    5 speed 4x4 transmission

    TR4050 is a new option, I think there's some threads on what is involved, but that would be an option if you wanted it. Otherwise, year, NV4500 for heavy duty use, NV3500 for lighter/half ton duty, and AR5 if you want more of a challenge adapting and a smoother shift, but TBD on torque behind a...
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    Erratic shifting/Hunting for Gear TH350

    My understanding, and again, I'm no expert, is that the modulator controls the RPM and firmness of shifts until the detent gets activated. When the detent is pulled, it takes over and commands essentially full pressure/firmness shift and send the shift timing responsibility to the governor...
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    Erratic shifting/Hunting for Gear TH350

    I'm no expert, but the detent cable shouldn't matter here. Modulator could cause some issues, but typically if that is the problem, you get high, firm shifts from my understanding. I think there's some kind of valve body issue, and probably safe to say that it's beyond a driveway fix over the...
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    Why do Americans hate drain plugs? Drive line oil change queries.

    Yes, its frustrating to not have the maintenance items, but, yes, it really does add up. And to think that GM would just not make as much money isn't accurate, they would make the same money but the truck would be a couple bucks more for this drain plug, a couple bucks more for that filter, a...
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    PSI 8.8L big block

    He says he's got it, and already has a blower tub for the 8.1 and the 8.8, might be a starting point for a high ram style unit?
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    RFC - Custom SM465 Shift Knob

    Love it! I think there might be a 3D printer under the tree for me, and I was just thinking about that very idea yesterday but for the NV4500 going in it. Thinking L-1-2-3-OD (the circle around the D) or CRWL-1-2-3-OD or something, but I like your "0.5"... I've always been a fan of the...
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    PSI 8.8L big block

    Are you familiar with Amos Garcia? He does a fair amount with brackets etc for the 8.1, probably interested in any scans you get. Not sure the best place to get him, I see stuff on FB groups for the 8.1 a fair amount.
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    EFI 383 engine swap

    Head's up, make sure you have a vent line and/or return lines as needed for that setup. Apples and oranges, but a buddy installed one on a Mustang, ran great for about 30 minutes at a time then wouldn't start until the next day. Which was a problem as a daily driver and a 40 minute commute each...
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    PSI 8.8L big block

    Fair to say it WAS an Ag engine, but the planned cam, springs, and turbo should very much leave that rating in the dirt. I'm interested in this build, I'm planning an 8.1 swap (and yes, I understand it is a jump from the 8.1, but still close enough to be interesting), all of these late model...
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    Chuck’s engine build thread!

    Yeah, buying used is always a challenge. I got hosed on an engine that was "complete, low miles", and it was dark and late when I got there after a long drive. So I grabbed it without looking it over close enough, turned out to be a great collection of parts, all loosely bolted back together :(...
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    Chuck’s engine build thread!

    Just throwing it out there, anyone looking at LS swap and on a budget needs to realize that if you have to open up the engine for any reason (other than a cam swap because you want to), skip it and get a different engine. The great thing about the LS platform is that they are perfectly viable...
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    Tire pressure

    P and E rated would be close to the same pressure for the same load, but the E rated will allow more air pressure to carry more load. LT/E tires do need a little more pressure than P tires, but usually not a huge factor, maybe 5 psi more, give or take. This chart is for different load rated...
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    Big oil filter downsides? such as WIX 51794 or ACDelco PF932

    Adding my $.02, big filter can't hurt much of anything. I suspect that most filters are clogged up and start bypassing long before the oil is toast, but that is just me. I started running the larger oil filter on my motorhome with the 8.1, and still changing conventional at about 3k miles, which...
  21. Hunter79764

    Tremec TR-4050 swap

    If the adapter is not included, or if you are having trouble getting the right input shaft, I did more looking and you should be able to find a Dodge passenger drop T case from anything up through the 80's with the 23 spline behind mainly the gas engines (and maybe automatic Cummins?), remove...
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    Tremec TR-4050 swap

    No affiliation with this site, but it has a really handy calculator/visualizer for transmission, gear ratio, and tire size comparisons. It even has 2 sets for the TR4050 already. With 33's and 4.56 on the close ratio setup, your 5th gear should be 2500 at 70, and depending on red line, shifting...
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    Tremec TR-4050 swap

    I would think that you could swap a 23 spline dodge NP205 input into a round case and get a direct bolt-up, assuming you have the round case, although you might need to sort out the input bearing as the 23 spline might be a small diameter shaft, and the round pattern GM cases are large bearing...
  24. Hunter79764

    Chain/Rope Hoist vs Lift (cherry picker)

    I have been contemplating an A-Frame gantry on wheels large enough to handle outdoor terrain as well, possibly on inverted angle-iron track when I want it to ride smoothly. I have a number of things around where it would be handy to roll it into position, back the trailer near said item, and...
  25. Hunter79764

    8x165.1 rims on 8x6.5?

    That was the original question, but I morphed it into "what stock 17's will work?". Yeah, I think anytime there's millimeters with a decimal on a car, its because it's actually inches but somebody said "We're doing metric now"...

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