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  1. Hunter79764

    Anyone ever make/crimp their own high pressure hoses?

    Just make absolutely sure that the hose you have is rated to be used with the connections you buy. There's a ton of options that don't always seem very different, but can be incompatible with each other.
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    Need an electrical (220v) second opinion

    How far is the trench? A spool of underground rated yellow poly pipe from Home Depot might be worth it, even if you don't finish it off with the expensive fittings on the ends. Never let an empty trench go to waste...
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    Need an electrical (220v) second opinion

    Sounds like you're set up, and I agree with your advice so far. If you trench your power line, consider running an extra run of conduit. You never know what else you might want to run later. Maybe pull bigger wire, maybe run compressed air back to the house, maybe run a water line to the...
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    Craziest antitheft idea yet.

    We had a few 3rd gen firebirds that did that as well. My sister had a 4th gen convertible, I think it might have had it? But I know for a FACT that Grandma's 78 Coupe DeVille had it, because we all got whoopins as a kid from Grandpa if he even thought we might slam the trunk... Newer Suburban...
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    Craziest antitheft idea yet.

    On a carb truck with electric fuel pump, I think a pump kill is about the best. Like y'all mentioned, they get in, start it up, drive away, and when the bowls run dry, the old truck just stalls out and won't fire up again. Hopefully in the middle of the street, where there's too much attention...
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    For you LS swap guys.

    If you want a stock-ish swap, don't hesitate for anything less than 200k, think about it for 250k, and condition matters for 300k. I had a 5.3 in my wife's old suburban with 300k that I pulled out, it was still pristine (except ticking lifters) but had been taken care of. If you don't know the...
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    Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.

    To check your rear gear, here's a decent write up. https://www.moderndriveline.com/how-to-determine-your-rear-axle-ratio/#:~:text=Rotate%20the%20marked%20tire%20one,have%20a%202.76%20gear%20ratio. You can also look on your code sheet if you still have it, it should be a sticker with "Service...
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    Pumping gas is a pain!

    X2, check for kinks, buts I've had luck running on the 2nd notch out of 3 to slow it down enough. I had more issues on my Monte Carlo than the suburban, but the slower speed seemed to help on all but the coldest days, when I would just lose patience and throw in enough gas to get me into warmer...
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    Loaner Bench Seat DFW Area

    Besides, what's the point of bench seats if your girl can't sit right next to you?!? The seat looks great. Good job on the truck, he's a lucky kid!
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    Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.

    You're asking a lot of good questions, and of course you are going to get a lot of answers. I'll throw some of my questions and answers in as well... What kind of shape is your truck in now? Does it basically run good, or are you dealing with lots of drivability issues? What do you use the...
  11. Hunter79764

    What was previous owner trying to do?

    Other guys are all correct, but to answer the title question, yep, all that cutting is to clear tires when fully flexed out. Which tires do you plan on running, and will you be doing any serious off-roading? Any suspension work you want to do with it, or leave it as-is? Looks like a set of...
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    Just bought a 91 crew cab

    My grandpa's old truck had that scheme but on a single cab long bed. One of these days I'll get it going again and refresh the paint. One of the best looks for a square, in my opinion. I vote blue as well, the side stripe looks a little different on the later trucks, or the cab, hood, and/or...
  13. Hunter79764

    Connect phone to factory AM radio

    How handy are you with electronics? This might be an option, assuming the AM and AM/FM radios aren't too different internally? https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=447435 My other thought would be getting a second/standalone stereo system or a small amplifier that has bluetooth...
  14. Hunter79764

    GM 4200 I6 swap?

    There's a number of folks getting good power out of them. The little brothers were used in the Colorado and Canyon trucks in 4 and 5 cyl versions, and you can use the AR5 manual transmissions from those trucks or the 4L60/65/70e family with the bellhousing from the Trailblazers (which all came...
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    87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?

    Like when I started reloading my own ammo. Cost went down to half or so what I was paying before, but I shot 3x as much. Kinda makes for a lighter wallet in the end, but more fun in the meanwhile.
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    Square body?....well, sort of

    Dumb question on my part, how does the 200-2006 Suburban wheelbase line up? Would it fit a long bed? And any threads on a body swap?
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    Freak Injury Upon Another Freak Injury To Hand Requiring Emergency Surgery (Tool Safety)

    Grinder disks and other spinning abrasive tools like that can cause all kinds of issues. I heard a story about a cutting wheel coming apart and knicking the femoral artery, nearly lethal in a very short time. Those shields and RPM limits are there for a reason! Glad you are on the mend, and...
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    Power Tour

    Usually, at least on the regular power tour a decade ago, the date listed is the afternoon at that location, and usually the night at that location. Wake up, hit the road, get to the next venue around lunchtime or early afternoon, rinse and repeat. I got burned my first trip, had to double up...
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    305 SBC vs 6.2 Detroit: Which would you rather?

    There's a joke, a vegan and a vegetarian both jump off a cliff at the same time in a race to the bottom. Who won? Answer: The rest of the world. My sister's all shared their first car, a 1978 Toyota Corolla Deluxe. It was well known that 0-60 on that fine machine was "Sometimes", which...
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    1987 350 TBI and 1990s 350 TBI interchangeable?

    Vortec head started in '96 (what Bucket is referring to), those intakes are not interchangable, and I suspect the whole TBI system would have to be looked at for parts to be compatible with the '87 system, but no promises.
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    305 SBC vs 6.2 Detroit: Which would you rather?

    In a drag race, I'm not sure either would win, but I think I'd rather have some extra torque down low and the idea that I could run biodiesel etc. in case of emergency, so I vote 6.2. But, I've never owned either and never had a diesel, so it's purely an opinion based on stuffs I've heard in the...
  22. Hunter79764

    87 TBI 350 thumpr cam

    Oh, and Vacuum canister and/or dual diaphragm boosters are the common fix for your issues. Past that, if you are committed to a nasty cam, Hydroboost gets rid of the vacuum assist and uses PS pressure to boost your brakes. You can adapt it fairly easy, but you do have to know what you are doing...
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    87 TBI 350 thumpr cam

    Quick and dirty disconnecting the MAP is probably the fastest way to a usable truck, but won't be "right". x2 on PROM tuning, a few folks still do it, but it has limitations for sure. And I hate to weigh in, but take a look at HPTuners etc, they are very clear it is for off-road and track only...
  24. Hunter79764

    Turbo350 w/shift kit slamming 2nd gear

    I've got nothing to add here, except that THIS is what good forums do. Solved a problem for the OP, and the rest of us get to learn the why behind some of the industry knowledge etc. I've heard "B&M is too harsh", "Just get a Transgo", and "eh, it ain't needed if your transmission guy knows what...
  25. Hunter79764

    Front Fender Well Inspection Covers?

    Willing and able. Pulled the bolts (two 1/2" on the lip, 9/16" and longer on the inner bolt). Can't confirm any spot welds either way, but I can confirm the sucker still didn't want to move at all. I didn't get out the pry bar, but no reason to doubt that it's welded from the back side, and if i...

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