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  1. Hunter79764

    Engine temp isnt rising

    Do you have a temp gun to verify anything? I wouldn't trust it entirely, but if you're seeing 188° or something out of the water neck after warm up your Tstat is working, then if you see appropriate temperatures around the temp sensor, I'd think you might have a gauge issue. If you have 140° max...
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    sound like a fuel pump to you?

    Filter first, then check pump if it's still acting up. A bit of a long shot, but we had a Trans Am that acted similarly, went through all the trouble of changing the pump (pressure was checked, a little low, so axle was dropped, tank was dropped, pump changed, etc.) and it did the same thing...
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    Muffler recommendations

    FWIW, I like the sound of turbo mufflers as well, have a set on my '85 Monte Carlo w/ true duals and a 5.3. Good tone, fairly low volume, but I know there's more power available with something else. I'm in the market for a mild upgrade on the Suburban and was debating about a turbo muffler...
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    Ls Swap Checklist

    May be too late, but for future reference, generally there's no problem getting a separate harness to work, especially if you plan on getting a modified harness done from any of the major players out there. There's a couple of fuel injector plug options, a couple of O2 plugs, and then Gen3 vs...
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    Is the 8.1 still a dead end swap?

    That makes sense on the transmission options, and yes, Torque Management is pretty severe on these. I've got the Allison in mine and have not made any changes to the tune, but it might be in the works. Keeping some of the TM in the tune for 4L80e and possible heavy duty use might be a good idea...
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    Is the 8.1 still a dead end swap?

    The 4L80 should have an electric speedo output (VSS) that will feed the ECM the right information, and your NP208 should have the mechanical speedo cable to run your gauge just fine. I believe the Donor 'Burban uses the 4L80E VSS for computer functions and a secondary VSS for gauge readout, as...
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    Homemade and modified tool thread

    Yep, fairly regional/ethnic thing I think. "Disco" is just Spanish for "disc", as in plow disk, and I've seen plenty that were nothing but a scrap plow disk that you can set over a fire, plenty of others that rival any pellet smoker in how well thought out and fancy they are. I've seen a few...
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    Let's talk vehicle security...

    Anybody tried something like this? It's a parking brake valve, typically used for Kit cars. Hold the brakes, turn the handle, and it keeps pressure applied. Do this for at least the front brakes would either require some "creative" plumbing or some kind of remote handle, but it would provide...
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    03 yukon headed to scrap, should i buy it? LS rolling chassis?

    I know you aren't planning a swap, and this deal is gone now anyway, but for future reference... In general, if you are going to rebuild it then it isn't worth it for a budget build. The beauty of the LS swap is that a factory longblock with 200k is still generally fine to use as-is with some...
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    Advice required

    Another free test would be to turn key on but not start for ~5 seconds, turn it off, back on 5 seconds, repeat, then start. Each of those key cycles you should ideally hear the pump run for that time. If it starts in that condition, then its some kind of low pressure/flow restriction that's...
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    sometimes engine does not cut off

    Just throwing out there, I've currently got an issue on mine where it keeps running after key off when the AC blower is on (somehow backfeeding voltage I'm sure, just haven't dug in). It isn't really dieseling, but it is definitely running weaker and I could imagine the extra load of the PS pump...
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    'Burb doors on K10, back window switch controls

    Air bag inflate/deflate? I like the winch control and the antenna control... It just feels like it should be something that goes up/down to keep with the spirit of the switches.
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    Hacked off A/C lines and missing parts?

    I'm in a similar situation except it was thieves that hacked it (while the previous owner had it). I believe all of the lines you are showing cut are available, and if you want good AC performance, you would want to replace your condenser to better use 134a, your drier has to be replaced anyway...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    Side note, if anyone is wondering if their truck is still under warranty, I've got that manual in the glove box.
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    Well guys, I stand corrected. Checked the code, GT4 just like I remembered, which means 4.10, right? Wrong. 3.73's it is. I had it in ming that GT3 was 3.73 and GT4 was 4.10, but GT4 is 3.73 and GT5 is 4.10. Guess that's what I get for thinking instead of looking...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    Mine is a 3/4T, so its a 10 bolt front and a 14 SF rear, and I'm fairly certain its 4.10's but I can't find my photo of the RPO tag again to make sure. It's possible they are 3.73's, but I've had 4.10's in my mind. And I drive fairly easy in general, which helps. My wife, on the other hand, will...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    I was looking for your location ("Just pay shipping" on something from Hawaii turns into "just go ahead and buy new" pretty quick, haha) and the name caught my eye. Yeah, I continue to be amazed at how many ways people can screw up my name sometimes. If you have a price in mind, PM me and I'll...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    Man, I appreciate that. On those lift springs, is that front or rear? If fronts, I might would buy them off of you. Rear, I'd have to see how they would go since I've got 56" 7+1 or 8+1 right now (can't remember offhand) and I'm not sure what my load capacity needs to be yet. I like your name...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    I appreciate it guys. That definitely gives me some ideas in line with what I'm picturing with mine...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    And that's a 3/4T, right? That looks about perfect for what I have in mind. I did a little looking through your build thread but mostly the later stuff. Does it cover your setup in this configuration too?
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    I've already got 56" springs rear, so that helps. I forgot about a shackle flip in the rear, that might be the better option vs blocks for not much difference in price (assuming the $225 brackets have what I need, a set of blocks and new U bolts looks like about $100). On the front, I don't...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    A little flexy is honestly enough, I mostly just need hunting duty and beach cruiser for vacation etc. I've yet to really need more capability than it has stock, but more is always more better, right? 33's is fine, cutting fenders is fine (everything is bedlined and most stuff is dented up, this...
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    I've also been reading up on the B52 swap for the front. I'm not sure if I want to tackle that, but it's intriguing. We'll see... I'm fairly cheap, but I like oddball stuff that works so it seems like that would be a good option for me. Depends on how much time I've got.
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    Planning ahead for 3/4T 4WD Suburban suspension

    Didn't go far, I'm afraid... Still working on getting my shop finished, then I've got a wrecked Yukon to part out, then I'll be able to do the work on my Suburban. I've done more looking and think I'm leaning towards Tuff Country EZ ride springs up front with maybe a 2" lift (stock springs are...
  25. Hunter79764

    8.1 vortec into 1979 k30

    From memory, I think I've heard that the Medium Duty truck accessories are the best fitting in a swap application, but I'm no expert. I've got one in my Kodiak based motorhome if you have specific questions.

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