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    '88 350 TBI Compression Question

    Can anybody tell me what the compression ratio is for a stock TBI 1988 engine? Wondering, also, if they had dished pistons. I know it's 99% probability they did run dished pistons but I can't find this information anywhere to be sure. While I'm asking, does anyone know if the stock rollers can...
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    Build sheet found!

    Mad gimp, Believe me, I know some of what your talking about (each condition has it's own challenges as we well know.). I'm a paraplegic and have the same trouble trying to work on my vehicle. My son used to be my "dash rat" until he deployed (Army) and I sure do miss having him do the "hard"...
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    Squarebody Bolt List? Odd Question!

    Search "ClipsandFasteners." They don't list which fasteners go with each set as a package but they do list many OE fasteners and some will say what they are for. I'm in the same boat wishing I could find a comprehensive list but so far no luck finding any and have been searching for a long time.
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    New, Need help identifying part

    Okay thanks! Got it now...937! lol!
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    Cam Recommendation

    I second what 4WDKC says. Call Comp Cams. They are great people to work with and will have all the information to help you make the right selection. I purchased a Hi-Energy camshaft (I thought it was called a H268 but was for a BBC.) They walked me through all the things I needed to consider and...
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    New, Need help identifying part

    What is 570? And why did it garner this response? Didn't know it was an electric vehicle! LOL! (Will this illicit a 570 response? Whatever that is?)
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    Garage Heater Question

    Thanks
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    Looking to buy C10/K10....Need advice

    If I were buying I'd ask myself if you are ever going to sell it down the road. If you think you might then I'd opt for the 4x4 simply because of resale value. Ultimately, you have to decide what you like best. (2WD is more fun to drive, IMHO). I realize this doesn't really help you much in...
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    Does hood need removed to remove fender? Replacing door hinges.

    I've got the same problem with the door striker area being cracked. Since they've already started salting the roads I won't be able to have it fixed until spring and was wanting to do the interior over the winter months. (New carpet). Now I'm not sure if I should hold off doing interior until...
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    Front vs rear winch

    If you mount your winch on the front and REALLY bury it good luck getting to it! (Not fun in deep water). And having an attachment on the rear for a strap only helps if you have another truck with a winch behind you. Granted, most try to always go with a buddy but if you are on your own and the...
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    '88 K5 RH Hinge Cover Cable Routing Question

    Finally figured it out. When I mounted the cable the way it looked like it should go, the plastic piece at the top would bend w/o letting the seat move forward, so much so that I was worried it would break. Then my brother-in-law realized it would work when held against the seat. When the cover...
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    Best carpet and dash pad

    Watching this with interest too!
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    Garage Heater Question

    I either have to go with propane (expensive) or electric.
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    Check out this windshield visor

    Off topic but second photo prompted me to say this...as much as I like the '67-'72 Chevy trucks and Square bodies I still have a soft spot for those late '70's Fords! Dang they look good, IMHO! Go ahead, flame on! I just couldn't help saying that when I saw that pic!
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    Check out this windshield visor

    I purchased an '88 K5 that has a Lund visor. I can't say I'm a big fan of the look of them but everyone I talked to says I need to drive it first before removing because they all liked them once they drove a lot. Supposedly the visors dramatically cut down on glare. I'll wait till I get some...
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    4in lift with 35s, anything additional I should buy

    There are a lot of online calculators that show the right gears for tire sizes to return RPM's to correct ranges (stock RPM's). You might investigate some of those to see what gear ratios you need to stay within acceptable RPM range. They take transmissions, auto vs, manual as well as OD...
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    33x12.5 and lift

    Same here. I had an '83 with BFG All-Terrain's with no lift and had zero issues. My current '88 K5 has brand new Toyo mud tires on stock aluminum rims with less than 100 miles on them and I'm seriously thinking of selling them to go with the same 33x12.5x15 BFG AT tires I had previously just for...
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    400 SBC vs 454 BBC

    I've had both. I'd run the 400 till it croaked (don't count on it ever going bad though) while building the 454 as I got the money so it wouldn't be a financial hardship. Don't underestimate the 400! It's a torque monster for being a small block. I heard all the nay sayers on the 400 but mine...
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    Brand new quadrajet untunable!

    I ordered a carb from National Carburetors. Called and talked to a fellow named Eddie Obie. I told him all the build specs on my engine and he asked if I wanted fuel economy or high horsepower. He even wanted to know the trucks weight,gearing, what tranny and tranfer case, EVERYTHING! It went on...
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    THECARCOVERCOMPANY WARNING!

    I purchased a cover for my son's K10 from "TheCarCoverCompany" for $144.99. Turned out to be too short, too narrow even after removing mirrors. They would NOT cover return shipping even though it was obviously THEIR mistake. Return shipping was just under $60. A lot to pay for a cover I don't...
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    K5 Removable Top Question

    Can anyone tell me if my sliding side windows will fit in a top with a top with a standard window? I wouldn't think the actual top would be different between the two but just wanting to make sure.
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    '88 K5 RH Hinge Cover Cable Routing Question

    I would greatly appreciate any pictures anyone can send me. A picture of it installed would be best since I have the hinge with cable installed that I purchased. I realize taking the plastic covers off would be a pain but if anyone could shoot me a pic I would be very grateful. Thanks!
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    '88 K5 RH Hinge Cover Cable Routing Question

    My above reply may not have been correct. This is what my seat is supposed to do, slide forward with the back tilting forward. Can't get the cable installed so it functions this way.
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    '88 K5 RH Hinge Cover Cable Routing Question

    This is the type seat I'm talking about. No matter how I try to route the cable it just doesn't seem to fit right. Without it properly hooked up there's literally no access to the rear seat. I thought I would be able to find a picture of it online but so far no luck. ETA: Spelling correction.
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    '88 K5 RH Hinge Cover Cable Routing Question

    That's what I thought. Seems simple but it doesn't seem to work that way when I go to install it. I've spent a lot of time trying to Google it to find a picture without any success. I'm hoping I didn't get the wrong hinge. Bought off eBay and was supposed to be for my vehicle but without a...

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