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    Vortec Head Timing With Progression Ignition

    That's a great idea, thanks!
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    Vortec Head Timing With Progression Ignition

    it's a stand alone system; I'm still rocking the Qjet!!
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    Vortec Head Timing With Progression Ignition

    Howdy! Anyone running a Progressive Ignition system with Vortec heads? I'm trying to fine tune the timing curve as I think I'm leaving some performance on the table. For those that don't have this kind of ignition, I'd still like your opinion. I've read that Vortec heads don't like or...
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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    Thanks for the replies everyone!! Another quick question. When I installed the existing intake, I used a set of FelPro Vortec gaskets (MS-9800T) with the impregnated rubber to use for the intake swap. And that's what I ordered for the intake swap. That being said, I actually have two...
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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    Thank you good sir! Considering I just blew a disc in my back 6 weeks ago, it's the only way to get this done. It's a win-win!
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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    Roger that, thanks. Good call on the diff covers. It's on my list. ;)
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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    You're not kidding about the estimation on time. That has burned me more times than McDonald's coffee!! The cool thing is, my son is going to be helping me (IE doing all the work). He's been raring to dig deeper into an engine beyond a water pump for a while now. I've allocated some time for...
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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    Thanks y'all!! Regarding the right stuff, how quickly do I need to move on it? IE, I usually let reg'lar RTV tack up for a bit before I put the intake on. Do I just do it immediately after applying with this stuff? Also, how difficult will removing the intake later be (if I have to)...
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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    Howdy y'all! Going to be doing a quick intake install this weekend but have very limited time to do it before I need to use the K20 for some hauling. What I normally do is a healthy bead along the china walls, wait until it sets a bit, then set the intake on. Wait for an hour, then torque...
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    Finding smog pump 1985 Chevy K20

    Sorry for coming back to the party late (got sent out of town for work). I just went through the garage, and I couldn't find it. I can't imagine I threw it out, so it must be in my storage unit. I'll try to get over today and check, but I think it's going to look just like the '85
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    Slow Climb To The Top

    Modulator valve dead? Or vacuum line popped/disconnected? I don't have a lot of experience with transmissions (TH400), but when mine became disconnected, my trans acted really goofy. Also, there's a yellow wire under the dash that I disconnected on accident. Had some weird effect on the...
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    Finding smog pump 1985 Chevy K20

    I took the smog pump off of my '83. I'll see if I can dig it up, and get some pictures
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    Sound about right for some weight reduction issues?

    So my '83 K20 has some weight reduction making itself known, so I figured it's time to get in there and do something about it. I've got a few significant issues (holes), and quite a few more little rust spots. Was going to use the process outlined in the link below for the holes, and was...
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    Exhaust Cut-Out Performance

    I'll take a look, thanks!
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    Exhaust Cut-Out Performance

    So if y'all saw my previous post, you know I installed an exhaust cut out on my '83 K20 a month or so ago. Two to one exhaust, long tube headers, reworked 906 heads, vortec intake and a Summit 1103 cam. Been a blast cruising in the ol' girl! Love having the 'fun switch' for some light strip...
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