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  1. RanchWelder

    Power steering with Headers

    Here: Really like the the Grove unit... However, in my application, it sits too low for the Blazer. Almost all the kits which use the lower mounting point, would have been too close to the frame. On a car or a 2WD they work... So I made this, to keep it up away from the frame on the 4x4...
  2. RanchWelder

    Here's one... Burban

    Cool rig... Tried to buy one near me just like it... few years ago... It had the 454... Rebuilding it so it can haul a camper reliably is still going to cost a good bit... 400 small block (ehhhh...)... vs Big Block or Diesel for towing... it would take a new engine to make it haul a 24' camper...
  3. RanchWelder

    New K30 CUCV member

    It controls the burn rate... mostly by using jet fuel... slower burn rate increases efficiency at compression. The event happens in a very short time, so slowing things down creates less timing issues and more Horse Power, under compression. Pump gas is very inefficient and the cheapest fuel at...
  4. RanchWelder

    New K30 CUCV member

    Your pictures look like my neck of the woods... I did not realize you were in the Great White North... Your build sounds great... At altitude, you could be better served with a TBI, in my opinion... Hypers are good, dished for low octane... Gotcha. I was thinking you had not built it yet...
  5. RanchWelder

    New K30 CUCV member

    Here's my cam using a Jasper Built Marine engine, circa 1994 GM Cast Iron Block, High Compression Forged Pistons, cast GM Performance Crank, Short Block with Vortec Heads and a 7116 intake and stock TBI, (for now)... 670-680 cfm TBI sooner or later... Comp 12-304-4 Flat Tappet... .406 / .406 252...
  6. RanchWelder

    New K30 CUCV member

    355HO all the way... 10.6:1 forged flat tops...octane boosted every fill up... Don't forget the red Heat... Great gas mileage... Careful Cam selection during road use means a lot for the high compression engine... watch your rocker Poly locks, they will require adjustment, even after locking...
  7. RanchWelder

    new to the club

    MT got your back...
  8. RanchWelder

    Just joined

    Wooooooohhoo!
  9. RanchWelder

    What new tools have you got lately?

    ...gotta respect the rapacious capitalists even after he burns you... Right? Edited for clarity and accuracy. It's complicated...
  10. RanchWelder

    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/tempe-gmc-4x4-square-body-1974-truck/7585752610.html GMC 4X4 Square Body 1974 TRUCK runs drives GOOD V8 Manual Transmission - $6,900 (Tucson AZ) It's a truck... not mine though...
  11. RanchWelder

    Here's one... Burban

    https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/apache-junction-1985-suburban-4x4/7581039762.html# It's not mine or anybody I know but the body looks workable...
  12. RanchWelder

    1227747 ECM

    Looking for an OEM ECM for my Rig... Please PM me with what you might be able to part with... Listed a few things in the For Sale threads... hit me up if we can swap for parts you need...
  13. RanchWelder

    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    That looks just like my Cutlass 442 without the Hurst Nose! Man I miss white swivel Bucket Seats and a solid white interior... This is not the hood owned, but it is the one I wanted for my ride: Yes, I was stupid and flipped my air cover because it sounded cool in 1990... A very patient man...
  14. RanchWelder

    Dash Gauges / Cruise Control Module 1994 Burb

    Module: This is found under the Dash on a 1994 Suburban. It's tied into the High Voltage Circuit for the Cluster, Cruise and Chassis Control System. Pulled from a working vehicle. If yours gets smoked, you'll want one... You MAY be able to modify the 1994 Cluster with this unit for custom...
  15. RanchWelder

    OEM Overhead Console Heater A/C Blower Control, Includes Pig Tail

    RARE OEM Overhead Blower Control Switch Panel: This can be wired and mounted anywhere, because it does not have the side brackets the center dash unit has. Good for custom installation. Pulled from a working environment. Lamps may not be present. Rare, from Elite Custom Truck. No returns...
  16. RanchWelder

    ECM 1619742 x2, Transmission Module INCLUDED

    ECM needs a good home: The first OEM unit came from a running 1994 3/4 ton Suburban 5.7L / 4L60E and includes the picture EPROM BLYK... (Harness pig tails AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, for $25.00...) The factory decal fell off. Had planned to send it in for reprogram, however the project changed and...
  17. RanchWelder

    1987 Cluster

    Cluster: The speedo wanders on my truck... Your mileage may vary... The needle for the speedo is inside the case. Gas gauge, temp, volts OK. Oil pressure unknown. My engine was swapped the previous owner installed an Oil pressure gauge under the hood. My engine also had a bad oil pressure...
  18. RanchWelder

    5 Pin Ignition Module / 1103465 HEI Distributor (for specific Electronic Spark Control Engines)

    Here it is, with the Ignition Module: Those of you using this very specific HEI unit, know what you are looking at. Pay close attention to the weights pictured. Please confirm these are what you want before buying... The unit was replaced, because the shop did not have time to disassemble...
  19. RanchWelder

    Belt Squeak

    Use an aluminum yard stick straight edge. HF sells cheap ones that do the job... You'll need a hand. Most of my alignment was done with the fan removed. Just nut the water pump pulley on and straight edge away. When you finally get all the spacing just right and the washers set up perfectly...
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