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  1. foamypirate

    1987 R10 LS swap info

    Cool, if you are only planning on running this engine for a little while and it only has 74k, you'll be fine without resealing it. You'll need to send your ECM out to have VATS tuned out (and other things, like rear O2s, EVAP, etc, if you like). I'd check out LT1Swap.com. Brendan over there...
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    1987 R10 LS swap info

    You will need to swap out the fuel pump for a higher pressure version. I would use the EP381 from the Vortec 5.7L trucks. It is a direct drop in, GM part. You can use your stock 87' tank. I would recommend replacing any rubber lines from the tank to the selector valve with Gates Barricade EFI...
  3. foamypirate

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Bummer! It really seems like the power steering pumps are hit or miss (mostly miss). I must've been lucky with mine, my initial replacement was good and still going strong 2 years later. Swapping the pulley is a bit of a pain though.
  4. foamypirate

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Not a bad job, but always seems to be one of the greasiest, lol.
  5. foamypirate

    IIHS test vehicles at my disposal

    Personal opinion warning: Rolling coal is dumb as shit.
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    Older flat tappet cam engines, what oil do you use?

    I run whatever oil is cheap that day, but major brand (Valvoline, Castrol, Mobil-1). Plain old 10w-30 or 5w-30. My 87' 305 doesn't burn or leak a drop of it.
  7. foamypirate

    IIHS test vehicles at my disposal

    Indeed...aluminum block, too. Wish I was made of money, lol. I'd be swapping that instead of my "whimpy" 345HP 6.0L, heh.
  8. foamypirate

    TH350 5,800 Rpm trans brake smoked trans

    Yep, heard nothing good about Monster transmissions, really. A friend's son had a "500HP rated" 700R4 from them that grenaded behind a stock TBI 350. Not exactly impressed.
  9. foamypirate

    Part # for AC-Delco TBI kit with injectors?

    If you got that for $125, including injectors, that's a hell of a deal. I spent $200 for new ACDelco TBI 350 injectors alone...
  10. foamypirate

    Let's see your broken tool... o.0

    I love my air impact, but even that was probably made in China. Friggin' Ingersoll-Rand. Took my LS flywheel bolts off like they were hand tight, though, and it sounds like NASCAR at WOT, so I guess I can't complain too much. I don't think I've ever actually broken a tool yet, though. Knock on wood.
  11. foamypirate

    Resurrecting Clifford the big red 87 R3500

    You nailed it. TH350 is indeed 2.52, and 2.48 for the TH400. Doubtful you'd notice any difference.
  12. foamypirate

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Can you tie em' in a knot, can you tie em' in a bow? BTW, you've got baaaalllls on your license plate. :P
  13. foamypirate

    window switch color code

    chengny Chengny should be able to help you out. I can't seem to find the wiring diagram, since a lot of the pictures are blocked at work.
  14. foamypirate

    What kind of tool box do you have at home??

    You posted this at exactly 12:34. Excellent work sir. :party36::popcorn:
  15. foamypirate

    1985 k5 4x4 5.3l vortec swap

    Some of the 862's made by Castech are prone to cracking as well, though much less common than with the 706.
  16. foamypirate

    Post your experiences buying auto parts from summit racing and other places

    Yep, same here. I also use Amazon for ACDelco, as they seem to have lower prices than RockAuto, and free shipping with Prime (if you have it). You just have to make sure the seller is actually Amazon.
  17. foamypirate

    Double Dingo's 1965 3/4 Ton "Crusty Biscuit"

    Good progress man, you were quick betting that thing back in there!
  18. foamypirate

    George's 2003 Sub "lucky7"

    That thing looks pretty sweet!
  19. foamypirate

    TBI issue

    Get one for after the fuel filter. I bought one of the RVMorse ones that goes by the TBI unit, and it doesn't fit for shit, you have to bend your fuel line all ghetto and leave your ignition coil bolted on with just a single bolt. It was a waste of money.
  20. foamypirate

    89 r3500 building heat

    I'd do a pressure test on the cooling system. Could be a head gasket.
  21. foamypirate

    1985 UHX Vacuum

    This should be what you need, albeit not exactly a crystal clear photo. http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showpost.php?p=157057&postcount=44
  22. foamypirate

    Bypass and remove the "height sensing" proportioning valve?

    Ah, I'm at work so the photo is blocked. Bummer that won't work for ya.
  23. foamypirate

    Bypass and remove the "height sensing" proportioning valve?

    No creative solution required! Check my post above. You literally just have to slightly bend the main line from the frame rail and it will screw right into the rear brake hose!
  24. foamypirate

    WTB: Dual Tank Brackets

    Dang, I just scrapped some. :(
  25. foamypirate

    Hi from Mexico!!

    That's a cool truck! I love the way TPI looks on top of a motor with the runners, looks bad ass. Welcome aboard!

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