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  1. bluex

    GMT 400 W/T

    To go from a 4.3 to a V8 he'll have to remove the offset brackets from the crossmember an install the mount directly on it. Not terribly hard but nit much fun either. A swiveling 13 socket is very helpful.
  2. bluex

    Car Hauler tips/tricks/ideas

    These through wheel straps popped up on Amazon this week for $36 so I thought I'd give them a try. It was/is just the strap an no ratchet. I actually like them, just need to pickup a pair of ratchet handles that have the hook straight on them for the rear. An maybe some softer covers if I ever...
  3. bluex

    CPP Upper Control Arms and Shims

    I don't disagree with anything huck said. Check your bushings too, honestly if they need replaced I'd buy the tube uppers. The bushings are cheap but pretty labor intensive to replace an you run the risk of bending the arm when pressing them in if you aren't careful. I see another post below...
  4. bluex

    Need Help with Rear Brakes.

    :doh2: an that's what I get for not reading everything before commenting :sad72:
  5. bluex

    Need Help with Rear Brakes.

    The proportion valve is tripped an blocking the rears off. Either recenter it manually or go ahead an bleed a front. That should make it move to block off the front an allow you to bleed the rear. Ive had to go back an forth a few times to get enough pressure in the rear circuit to keep it...
  6. bluex

    Time for new shocks. Look at these!

    I treat kybs like hot sauce, I put that sh!t on everything!
  7. bluex

    Holley Sniper: dramatic fuel enrichment when exiting CLC

    Ya alot of this is people also don't realize factory efi can do the same thing, you just don't see it because there's not a display with flashing colored numbers in your face lol.
  8. bluex

    Holley Sniper: dramatic fuel enrichment when exiting CLC

    Holly CL/Learn only works when there isn't a modifier active. Any rapid throttle position change activates the tps roc (rate of change/how fast the throttle moves) table which kicks it out of closed loop. Cold starts are another modifier table that will keep you out of learn as well. Going...
  9. bluex

    Aftermarket EFI and dual internal pump tanks

    System pressure is the same regardless of where it's regulated. Pressure is a measure of system restriction, yes the pump is capable of producing 100-110 psi if needed but if you just put a hose on it an let it pump into a bucket there's no pressure. So wherever you regulate the pressure it'll...
  10. bluex

    Aftermarket EFI and dual internal pump tanks

    Electric fuel pumps are much more efficient at pushing fuel rather than pulling it. I've also seen people put 1 external pump after the valve an run it that way. They always live a short life in that arrangement. External pumps are loud, they don't get the benefit of fuel around them for cooling...
  11. bluex

    Aftermarket EFI and dual internal pump tanks

    I'm not sure how it happened either. Its been a couple years now so I'm not 100% sure where we sourced the valves but it was probably summit. I know the second one was a pollack for sure. The truck was an LS swap with EP381 pumps did it with 2 valves within 2-3 weeks of installing them. We...
  12. bluex

    Aftermarket EFI and dual internal pump tanks

    Nothing, that's why I said: "Other people have had luck getting it to work". You're on the short list of people I know of that got it to work without problems. Idk if the valves are manufactured different, with cheaper parts or what changed. Kinda like my sniper(s) work great, but you hate them...
  13. bluex

    Aftermarket EFI and dual internal pump tanks

    Not if its lowered it won't. It'll get into the rear axle. Boyd welding or No limit might build you a custom one with more capacity if it's necessary. I think those are around 20 gals or so. Other people have had luck getting the dual tanks to work, I just never have. Is there a reason you'd...
  14. bluex

    Car Hauler tips/tricks/ideas

    You guys are right, I didn't go far with it an it was late and dark when I finally got it loaded so I was in a hurry. The only reason I did it that way was because I have the snap hook straps now so I knew they wouldn't fall off the rings if they did get slack. I have axle straps an that's...
  15. bluex

    Aftermarket EFI and dual internal pump tanks

    Everytime I've tried it, it gives me trouble. The valves wind up failing an returning fuel to the opposite tank it's pulling from, which overflows that tank. I tell people to install a rear mounted tank from a 87 blazer. The 25 gal fits good for a shortbed an a 31 or even a 40 will work for a...
  16. bluex

    Car Hauler tips/tricks/ideas

    Put the stake pocket adapters to work today. Seem to do just fine. I also used them to winch the Tahoe on the trailer with a come-a- long. Man that is to much work :lol: I also picked up a step bumper receiver, but the way the trailer is built at the front is going to make it kinda difficult...
  17. bluex

    Flywheel differences

    No the pilot should be fine. I put a bushing in my 99 because the bearings will destroy an input shaft quickly if they get damaged. I used an LUK factory replacement slave and clutch kit for a 97 truck.
  18. bluex

    Free Hood Lift System for 1973-1980 Truck

    Gets rid of the springs an makes the hood open/close smoother. You still have to lube the hinges but it should also reduce the chances of bending it.
  19. bluex

    Free Hood Lift System for 1973-1980 Truck

    Wam rods has a 73-80 setup that's been on the market for several years. https://wamrods.com/73-80-squarebody/
  20. bluex

    Flywheel differences

    Yes I do. Also have a NV4500 in my 99 dually with an internal slave. They use the same slave, as does a same year range T56. On the older blocks to use an internal slave the flywheel needs to match the year of engine. The pressure plate needs to match the year of the trans. I found that out...
  21. bluex

    Poll: alternative 20” wheel options

    A 275/40 on a 9.5 or 10 is a very common setup on these cast wheel packages everyone sells. It doesn't look bad on them or stretched. I think you'll be ok, just might not be able to go any wider is all. Some used tires might be the ticket to test it out before you commit fully.
  22. bluex

    Rear 4-link opinions needed

    The ridetech stuff is nice for sure. The nfamous 3 link is on my list if I go bags on my dually. If you can do some of the welding then you'd be money ahead with it. I don't think either one would be a bad choice. MMW I've not seen their stuff personally, or dealt with them. There are about as...
  23. bluex

    Car Hauler tips/tricks/ideas

    It does need some more d rings for sure. I don't understand why it doesn't have at least 2 on the rear somewhere. I cross my straps so they seem to do OK going to the pockets on the rear. I just ordered some 8' snap hook ones from us cargo to replace the 27' harbor freight wire hook. I'll keep...
  24. bluex

    Car Hauler tips/tricks/ideas

    That's pretty much what the guy at the trailer place said most people do. I don't hate that idea but with the way the box slopes down I'll lose most of the storage in there if that's where I put it. I also kinda hate to spend more money on a bigger box. After considering what @legopnuematic...
  25. bluex

    Wanna slam that 63-98 C10/C1500? Lets talk about it!

    Just finished cutting this side, no fuss, nothing moved and the frame piece fell right out after it was cut. Maybe it's extra steps/wasted time to some people but I like to think the truck will be just as straight as it was before. You can do all this with the bed still on as well. It is lots...

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