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  1. K5ride

    Vortec Coolant Bypass - Can't you just drill a hole in the head?

    Wow that looks real tight to get the hose on. I'm sure my Edelbrock manifold will be the same. I think I'll call the local machine shop and get some advice before I do anything I may regret.
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    Vortec Coolant Bypass - Can't you just drill a hole in the head?

    I have the measurements. I can just use the head gasket for a template and drill the same size hole as the gasket has. The thermostat holes are not nearly as effecient as a bypass. I plan on running a bypass, either in the head or a coolant hose from the intake to water pump like GM states is...
  3. K5ride

    What A/C Compressor are you using?

    Are you happy with it? Does it work good? That would be much easier for me than changing everything over to the serpentine.
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    Vortec Coolant Bypass - Can't you just drill a hole in the head?

    I'm installing some Summit Racing vortec heads on my 75. I've read and searched a lot regarding the coolant bypass issue. Many different opinions and experiences, along with a lot of misinformation. I don't wish to debate whether or not one is needed and for my application, I have decided to...
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    What A/C Compressor are you using?

    When I started fixing up my 75 Stepside I was going back to stock with everything...... that ship has sailed. I've now made many upgrades. I orginally purchased a new A6 A/C compressor with brackets, hoses, condensor, evaporator, etc. I now want a more custom look instead of stock. I'm...
  6. K5ride

    LED Round Headlight Conversion

    I decided to upgrade to LED headlights. I've been searching through many brands and think I've found the one I'm going to purchase. I don't know much about LED headlights and I wasn't sure which brand, etc. I found a pair at Headlight Experts that has the glass housing and uses Phillips...
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    Frankenstein truck headaches???

    Definitely Round.
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    How much HP and Torque for Daily Driver

    I'm going through this right now on my 75 Stepside. The previous owner slapped on 305 heads. The engine seems to run great and has good bottom end torque but it falls on it's face about 1/2 way through the rpm range. I just purchased the Summit Racing vortec heads and Edelbrock vortec intake...
  9. K5ride

    Terrible camber

    My truck had a stack of shims like that when I bought it. I installed an "offset" upper control arm shaft and that corrected it. Now it's back to normal.
  10. K5ride

    Tbi vs carb

    Many customers have told me they prefer the TBI for off road and dirty environments. On a V8, each injector feeds 4 cylinders and has a much larger orifice than the multi-port. They are supposed to not clog as easily. I'm not sure if it's true or not. It would make sense, but you would think...
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    Noob here looking for help deciding wether to purchase a new crate motor or do an engine re-fresh

    @gotyourgoat - I was able to get a couple pics from the tech that worked on the custlass. It looks pretty sweet and very fast. They put the GM Performance E-Rod 6.2 in it. Complete kit from GM and smog legal in 1995 and older vehicles. I'd put one in my 75 stepside but the $10,000 price tag...
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    Noob here looking for help deciding wether to purchase a new crate motor or do an engine re-fresh

    If the engine came in looking stock and nothing raised any suspicions, we wouldn't ever know or have any reason to look into it further. Many of the illegal engine changes are blatant, in your face kind of thing. The air cleaner, valve covers, etc. say 383 and the customer proudly shows us his...
  13. K5ride

    How do you burp?

    A few years ago, I started using one of the spillproof funnel kits. It has a cap that screws on like your radiator cap and has different size and angle attachments for different radiator cap angles. The funnel then connects to the adapter. You install it and over fill your radiator with...
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    Noob here looking for help deciding wether to purchase a new crate motor or do an engine re-fresh

    Boy, that label is a "blast from the past". We quit using those around 1994. Those were metal. Now they are printed on a thermal printer. Here is what they look like today.
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    Noob here looking for help deciding wether to purchase a new crate motor or do an engine re-fresh

    I'm a licensed smog check inspector here in California. I see people having issues here with engine changes daily. Before purchasing, you may wish to review the engine change guidelines. They can be found at www.bar.ca.gov. Use the "search" feature to find the smog check reference guide...
  16. K5ride

    Keep Frying HEI Coils PLEASE HELP!

    SirRobyn0 said: ↑ Well I suppose those poor reviews could have been people who didn't pay attention to what their total timing is, and don't know the difference between distributor and crankshaft degrees. Oh, my that's just terrible to think about. @K5ride About what RPM did you start to notice...
  17. K5ride

    Keep Frying HEI Coils PLEASE HELP!

    I finally got time to check the mechanical advance on my 59107C. It was at 22* mechanical advance. I was very relieved to see that much. I was concerned when the paperwork stated 11* but it did say "distributor" degrees. You have to double that for crankshaft degrees and it was right on the...
  18. K5ride

    Air filter housing

    That circular screen is filled with charcoal particles and is part of the fuel evaporative system. If you notice the tube on the bottom picture of the air cleaner, a hose goes from there to the fuel evap charcoal canister. It stores excess fuel vapors and keeps them from venting to the...
  19. K5ride

    Finding my C10

    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/d/pacoima-c10/7317848129.html I saw this one on Craigslist that's about your price range. There are a few others in So. Cal for a bit more. Most of the sellers are asking crazy high prices out here.
  20. K5ride

    Keep Frying HEI Coils PLEASE HELP!

    I'm still trying to find out more on my Accel 59107C without much luck. I'm going to contact Accel and see what I can find out. I looked at some other Accel distributor instructions and it appears they measure their mechanical advance in distributor rotation degrees instead of crankshaft...
  21. K5ride

    Keep Frying HEI Coils PLEASE HELP!

    r The paperwork in the box did say there was a "removable advance stop" for the mechanical advance to adjust further if needed. I think they had it limited to get the C.A.R.B. 50 state approval to be marketed as a replacement part.
  22. K5ride

    Keep Frying HEI Coils PLEASE HELP!

    I've been searching for more info on the advance curve. The Accel 59107C distributor vacuum advance is adjustable and comes with the allen wrench for it. As for the mechanical advance, the literature states "Easy Access Fully Adjustable Mechanical Advance". I didn't mess with it when I...
  23. K5ride

    Keep Frying HEI Coils PLEASE HELP!

    I installed the billet Accel Performance replacement distributor in my 75 Stepside just over a year ago. It works great and is made in the USA. It appears to be made well.
  24. K5ride

    GM Square Body Forum Decals

    Your link is not working.
  25. K5ride

    What am I looking at?

    I don't like the government getting involved with our lives either. That's why I bought a 1975 truck so it would be exempt from Calif smog inspections and I can do what I want with it. When I was younger and getting all my ASE certifications and differnt licenses for testing and emission...

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