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  1. Matt Frediani

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

    I have a bone stock tbi 350 in my 87 gmc 3/4 ton 4x4. It has all the california emissions equipment on it. I see lots of people flipping the top of the air cleaner upside down to allow more air to the tbi unit. Does this help? why do people do it? does it mess with the computer controlled idle...
  2. Matt Frediani

    Tachometer replacement thoughts

    I did the full kit on my 87. My 87 is a TBI engine, Only issue I had was the tach needle was bouncing when I installed it. I replaced the ignition coil and the issue went away. The kit is expensive but worth it if you want the factory look. Im very happy with my install. It was pretty simple
  3. Matt Frediani

    New - Reproduction OEM Floor mats

    Quality is just like original, heavy duty and made exactly the same. Mine are still good from my 87 - they are original tan. the new reproduction mats are more of an olive brown color. deff not tan but listed as tan.
  4. Matt Frediani

    New - Reproduction OEM Floor mats

    I got the new GM repo mats from Holly, The Tan ones are more of an olive color. I sent them back. I have the OEM tan mats for my 87 and the repo color is way off. I was happy with the quality but the color was not even close to tan. Its more like an olive brown color.
  5. Matt Frediani

    New - Reproduction OEM Floor mats

    The new repo mats are a great quality rubber... BUT...I ordered the tan ones and the color was way off. The new tan mats were not even close to my original tan mats. It was not even close so I sent them back
  6. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 5.7 TBI EGR Solenoid issue (8600 GVW)

    Thx man- ordered the parts! thats the one I need
  7. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 5.7 TBI EGR Solenoid issue (8600 GVW)

    Greetings, I have a bone stock 87 V2500 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 with a TBI 350 / TH400 / NP208. I am replacing all the electronic sensors because my truck is an original survivor and is almost at 100k miles. The problem is this... The EGR Solenoid valve that is stock (came on truck) does not match...
  8. Matt Frediani

    Tach needle bouncing.

    UPDATE- Even though the truck was running great I decided to replace the coil because it was original. As soon as I replaced the coil the Tach quit jumping. Problem solved
  9. Matt Frediani

    Tach needle bouncing.

    Hey folks, I installed a tach (Tach conversion kit) in my 87 TBI 350 GMC V2500 truck. All the gauges work as they should but the tach needle bounces. At Idle its not bad but when driving the truck or giving the truck gas the needle bounces around. I grounded the tach to the firewall and was...
  10. Matt Frediani

    What is the best fluid to run in an original TH400? (No synthetic please / No Type F please) -

    I need to change the fluid , install a pan with a drain p lug/ filter and seal up leaks on my OEM V2500. It has a TH400 and I want to find the right oil to use. I want to stay away from synthetic to avoid leaks. can you please help me with a brand name and where I can order it? Thx Matt
  11. Matt Frediani

    Need help with oil pressure 87 tbi 350 with TH400 trans 4x4

    Greetings. I have an 87 V2500 GMC 4X4 3/4 ton with a TBI 350 / TH400 / NP 208 Truck is original one owner before me. speedo shows 93k. Motor runs great. I tested sending unit and it was bad. it showed low oil pressure so I changed it out with the correct delco unit. Now it shows 60psi at...
  12. Matt Frediani

    Delco 2700 ETR Users Manual - I need one to complete my documentation.

    Greetings folks! I have an original 1987 GMC V2500 Camper special with a TBI 350 engine. It has a GM Delco 2700 ETR Radio with the seek & scan features. I am trying to collect all documentation that came with my truck. Can any of you sell me a radio users manual or point me where I can get...
  13. Matt Frediani

    Need a direct fit radiator, no mods to make fit 87 GMC V2500 5.7, 350 Auto trans

    I purchased the champion as well, did your stock radiator rubber pad mounts fit? or did you have to get larger ones? I purchased the Champion 3 row.
  14. Matt Frediani

    Need a direct fit radiator, no mods to make fit 87 GMC V2500 5.7, 350 Auto trans

    Greetings, My radiator finally went bad. I have 93k on my 87 GMC V2500, 5.7 TBI 350 / TH400 Auto Trans. I would like to find a direct fit radiator that will fit right in with NO mods. I dont mind aluminum. Mine is a 3 row, 19" tall core / 28" wide core. does anyone have any advice on where I...
  15. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 4X4 TBI 350 -RADIATOR SIZE ???

    cant measure it properly without taking shrouds / hoses off. was hoping someone on here knows the size.
  16. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 4X4 TBI 350 -RADIATOR SIZE ???

    Greetings, My stock GMC V2500 has a radiator leak. Changing it out is no problem but when looking at stock radiators there are different sizes. I want to order one and have it ready to put in before I take the truck out of commission. I do not have the oil cooler / I do have AC. do any of you...
  17. Matt Frediani

    Need an air injection pump (smog pump) for an 87 gmc V2500 TBI 350

    got one thx!
  18. Matt Frediani

    Need an air injection pump (smog pump) for an 87 gmc V2500 TBI 350

    The bearing went out and its making noise.
  19. Matt Frediani

    Need an air injection pump (smog pump) for an 87 gmc V2500 TBI 350

    I Live in the California Bay area and have to deal with smog. I also have my truck all original.
  20. Matt Frediani

    Need an air injection pump (smog pump) for an 87 gmc V2500 TBI 350

    Can anyone steer me where to buy a new or rebuilt smog pump? Only thing I can find are places I have to remove my pump and send it in for repair. I dont want to sit my truck down for a month waiting for this part to ship out and ship back. Thx!
  21. Matt Frediani

    Need a Heat riser pipe for an 87 GMC V2500 - HELP!

    Hey folks, Im doing my best to restore my 87 GMC V2500 4X4 Camper special. It has an aftermarket thin metal duct going from the exhaust manifold to the air cleaner (Stove pipe) Does anyone know where I can find this part new or used? Thx Matt
  22. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 TBI 350/TH400 Thermostat Help!

    So if I pop my hood and my truck is stone cold from sitting over night, If I can spin my engine fan ,the fan clutch is bad? I tried to stop it with a magazine when th truck was running and it seemed it was engaging. If Im using a 195 stat, what fan clutch do I need?
  23. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 TBI 350/TH400 Thermostat Help!

    Yes, It slowly creeps up. does not peg quick like a bad wire or ground. I will order a 195 stat and install. Do any of you guys have a recommendation for a high quality thermostat?
  24. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 TBI 350/TH400 Thermostat Help!

    Im wanting to put in the correct stat that GM recommends for the TBI 350. I 80 will work but I have heard its not correct and will most likely not pass tough california smog laws. thanks though.
  25. Matt Frediani

    1987 GMC V2500 TBI 350/TH400 Thermostat Help!

    Greetings, I live in Northern California and have to keep everything OEM to pass smog. I have a nice 87 GMC V2500 with a 5.7L TBI 350 with Th400 Trans. The problem. Every so often my temp gauge shoots up and pegs. Mostly when the truck is not warmed up properly and some times when driving...

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