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  1. benjaminearle

    1UZ-FE, Flamesuit donned

    OK, so I'm not looking for flag-waving folks, but innovative people. I have a friend for puts Toyota/Lexus 1UZ-FE 4.0L 32V V8s in everything. I need an engine for my old K10 and thought, hmmm, wonder what it would take to adapt the 1UZ to my TH350. I can source the engine (256hp/260Tq)...
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    L31 (Vortec 5700) swap

    I have a 5 year old so i keep hearing: "The person you need...is Nanny McPhee" I see a PM in my future.
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    L31 (Vortec 5700) swap

    OK, I think I've pretty much decided to swap my very tired, very carbureted LM1 (160HP when new in 1979) for a stock HD L31 from a GMT400-2500 (4-bolt main, 255HP/330Tq) using factory computer and harness. I have a friend of a friend who disassembles these late-model trucks and can give me a...
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    What Exhaust Set up are you Running

    Always happy to work with the new pipes a little - extend, cut out, etc. Better than trying to force fit rusty old $#|+.
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    What Exhaust Set up are you Running

    I'm running the Dynomax true dual 2.25" kit from Jegs with 14" Dynomax Turbos, stock side exits (still looking for '79 350Diesel oval tips/tailpipes with spark arrestors. I'd love to tell everyone how great it sounds but I now have a left manifold with a BRAND NEW tap broken off in it and a...
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    How Will My Square Body Look With XX Lift and XX Tires?

    By your name I'm guessing you know this, but the Fall Guy truck was 4" lift and 37" Dick Cepeks. Not that TV is reality, but... I, personally would like to see a 3" kit with 35x12.5-15s on 15x8.5s (due to the fact that I can get a brand new 3" Rough Country spring lift with shocks and brakes...
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    Rotor Replacement - '79 K15

    Do I have to replace the wheel bearings at the same time or would it be smart to? Besides the rotors, pads and fluid what else has to / should be replaced at the same time?
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    Rotor Replacement - '79 K15

    So, after i bought my new toy i dropped in a place for a free brake inspection. They say i need lines, rotors, pads and rear cylinders. All to be expected. They want $900. Yeah...right. So I'm looking for the parts and find two different front rotors. One with hub and the other...
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    '79 Diesel Exhaust

    Well, techincally they're 18" "Super" Turbos, maybe that's a little better. Yes, a couple extra glasspacks would fit nicely where those pesky cats used to be. At the VERY least, it will all come out where it's supposed to. And here's an idea for tips: Factory Ovals from a ~'00 Firebird...
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    '79 Diesel Exhaust

    Well, to at least get the rediculous noise under control I've ordered a full set of dual 2.25" pipes and Turbo mufflers from Jegs. Midas wanted $1,200...two days later: no we can do better, $600 for the same setup. Jegs.com + $240 and the box is shipped to my house. Luckily the rig is tall...
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    '87 TBI 350 Troubles

    http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Gasket-2975-Pressure-Adapter/dp/B00093CL3M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1357325961&sr=8-6&keywords=fuel+pressure+gauge and http://www.amazon.com/Turbosmart-TS-0402-2023-Fitting-Pressure-Regulator/dp/B004PQ1GH6/ref=pd_sim_auto_3 Put the gauge in the tee, chop your...
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    '87 TBI 350 Troubles

    If i read correctly, Autozone wanted $150 for a fuel pressure "tester"? C'mon it's a damn gauge. You can put one together a LOT cheaper than that with a couple fittings and a small gauge. Leave it installed under the hood and be able to check your pressure anytime without connecting and...
  13. benjaminearle

    Will they fit?

    Yeah, that was what mad the 15s a little more attractive than 16+. I can swap the LT32 set that came on teh truck for $10/corner and wait to find a good deal on a lift, then good deal on LT35+ rubber. I snoozed and lost a deal for a 6" spring and block lift kit for $250. Probabbly better...
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    Will they fit?

    Yeah, sorry about the double post. I went back and read the bit about the blazer calipers and i think what that poster was trying to say is: use disc brake wheels on disc brake trucks as wheels from a drum brake truck will not clear the calipers. I said yes to the wheels. Set of 4 for...
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    Will they fit?

    So, always hunting for deals, i find these wheels (see pic). They are supposedly off a mid-90s Toyota 4x4. 15x8.5. From the pic and the description can anyone say that they will or wont fit a '79 4x4 with fulltime 4x4? If i put manual hubs in it, would they still fit? Is there a...
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    Skinny 6-lug rims

    Will these fit? So, always hunting for deals, i find these wheels (see pic). They are supposedly off a mid-90s Toyota 4x4. 15x8.5. From the pic and the description can anyone say that they will or wont fit a '79 4x4 with fulltime 4x4? If i put manual hubs in it, would they still fit...
  17. benjaminearle

    Found a deal on a kit

    So, since I'm a cheap bas***d i enjoy shopping for used stuff. I ran across what appears to be a deal on a lift kit and I'd like to hear from the peanur gallery. So, here's what we have: 6" Superlift kit (springs in front, blocks in rear) with brake lines for $250. Shocks are of unknown...
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    Transfer Case Info for OEM Squarebodies

    So, since this is where I started my NP203 questions, I'll send one more. My truck was delivered this morning and I decided to road test it by driving to work. So, just to make sure I wasn't about to set off down the interstate in 4lo-loc I thought it wise to feel each detent of the t-case and...
  19. benjaminearle

    Semi-complete Vortec swap

    OK, so in my situation, where my main concern is an easy replacement for a cracked-block engine, anything 87-00 will be fairly simple and gain some improvement in power and economy over the original LM1-ish 350. Obviously the SFI Vortec L31 will be better than the TBI L05. What kind of...
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    Is there a way to tell how much my truck is lifted?

    So, let's assume that I'm stock height. Apparently the OE size is 235/75/15 (equal to LT29x9-15). The truck currently has LT32*11.5*15. What's the maximum you can put under it without lifting and furthermore, what are the allowable sizes per lift (suspension, NOT body) to not rub at full lock...
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    Semi-complete Vortec swap

    What's the deal with the 88-95 engines? Are they not nearly as good or something goofy about them that makes them not worth swapping in? I'm seeing some of them out there too listed as Vortec. $500 with all accessories and computer and harness.
  22. benjaminearle

    Semi-complete Vortec swap

    Is there any reason NOT to use all the serpentine accessories on the 96-00 engine? I'm currently short one AC compressor, so if i find a dressed engine with a compressor, I'm money ahead to use it, right?
  23. benjaminearle

    Semi-complete Vortec swap

    So i just bought a '79 with a known cracked (and JB welded) block. Supposedly it's holding but that won't do in the long run. Vortec 350s are popping up cheap, and dressed (i need a compressor anyway) and i'm wondering... It appears, based on other postings, that the exhaust manifolds...
  24. benjaminearle

    Complete Vortec Swap

    Semi-complete Vortec swap post moved to another thread
  25. benjaminearle

    '79 Diesel Exhaust

    I saw some promising stuff from mandrelbendingsolutions too ($320 for a muffler-back stainless kit). They have oval pipe, alas no screen inside (what was the purpose of that screen, anyway?).

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