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    LE9 305 w ESC Performance upgrades '86 k5 Blazer

    No manifolds do better, and the corvette big Y manifolds would flow better than those $301.00 new ones. The stock exhaust is weak even w/o the cat.$.02
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    489ci tow build...

    Will your 489 use headers or manifolds? You could likely skip building a stroker for no more than what's needed, that's equal to using a 3lb hammer to drive regular nails. A better 454 would serve you fine and use a little less fuel.
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    LE9 305 w ESC Performance upgrades '86 k5 Blazer

    The restrictions in a 305 are it's awful bore size coupled with it's diminutive size with low compression, and you severely need compression @ 7,000'. Not the heads which are normally just fine to boost compression on a 350, (unless you have the worst versions). The cam is sometimes smaller...
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    Small Block choices: A feller has too many

    Looking good! If you land @ .015" deck height to piston a .026" gasket is perfect, even better if @ .010"(yes, I'd go this tight too)
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    Idle Mixture Screws Do Not Adjust Anything on 1974 454.

    If you bought a "brand new" quadrajet then it is the problem (only chinese are making them, and not correctly), if it's a commercially rebuilt unit then it's the problem. The only quadrajets to trust off of ebay are untouched cores, and you must be careful with them being rebuildable, but they...
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    14 bolt question

    If the C20 is the 3+3 in your sig, those use the ton frame also, (and they all came with the 14FF).
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    400 SBC Build - Tight Budget

    Don't be argumentative just for the sake of it. Yes, you can install a 4 cyl with a turbo and make more power than a stock smogger 454, but that obviously is not my point. EVERYONE can see the point made, destroking your 400 will not instantly make it a high revving powerhouse that blows away...
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    400 SBC Build - Tight Budget

    "Theory"..LOL, Okay !
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    400 SBC Build - Tight Budget

    Destroking an engine is a step backwards, unless it is to reach a cubic inch limit for class racing. Potentially less HP, or maybe the same HP - but at a higher rpm, but always with less TQ. 302 ci loses to a 327, and the same comparing a 327 to a 350, or 350 to a 400. OP, good choice on the...
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    1977 C20 for sale

    Very very nice !! Is that dual snorkel air cleaner original to this truck ? I don't remember seeing one like it before. Do you have this listed on "BAT" also ?
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    New Carrier Gear Swap Question

    It's been said that it is very important to set the new pattern exactly same as the original pattern to reduce wear and noise.
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    14 bolt gear ratio?

    The quick n dirty is a trans swap only. Small differences in rear gear ratio are hardly noticed unless there's a big jump, and around town - not at all. The .70 overdrive of a 4L60/700R4 makes the 4.56 gear feel like a 3.21 exactly (do the math, 3.192). I wouldn't go with any higher in a truck...
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    Just bought my 85 k20

    NIIIICCE K20, pretty sure 35's will fit with a 4" lift
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    Question on tire size for an '85 K20...

    Your rim width, if wider than stock, will have an effect on what rubs. 33's on a ten inch rim will hit the back of the front fender on a K30, I can hear mine touch with new springs, 1" zero rates, and ORD HD shackles (extra 1/2"). My rims are 10" tho' and 305 tire size, 285's fit better -...
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    14 bolt gear ratio?

    Keep in mind that spending money to achieve better mileage is very counterproductive until the monies spent is gained back, which takes time, sometimes a lot of time, if ever !
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    Adios Detroit Locker, your time is up!

    Yep..snow, mud, hills, hollars..you name it. The big box trk used to get suck in 2" of mud under one dual, after installing the DT locker 6" of snow in the street or off road didn't bother it !
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    Adios Detroit Locker, your time is up!

    Snow, mud, hills, ravines .. yep...
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    Adios Detroit Locker, your time is up!

    This all matched my experience with using a Detroit in my cab n chassis (w/14' box), nothing more surprising than going straight at a stop sign with the wheels turned before pushing in the clutch and the truck finally does turn. Lots of popping, banging, and crunching sounds, just not at all...
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    '87 V1500 2" Lift Advice

    To me the size is perfect for it's stance, of course a 2" lift would require an inch taller tire..., and so on.., and so on......
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    Hello from Tucson, AZ

    Hoosier HOWDY !!!
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    '87 V1500 2" Lift Advice

    Well you have also reminded me to install my front bumperettes, think I have two sets now
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    '93 W/T 1500 (Surprise, surprise, Bucket acquired another truck)

    Congrats !! But this means less truck funds 'cause homeownership is like owning an old truck or boat.
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    '87 V1500 2" Lift Advice

    LOL..Josh I'll have to take some pics of my original white paint '84, your '85 looks so much better. Like a very well dressed, clean-cut N fit younger/shorter brother to mine. I have different wheels, faded side trim, and chrome headlight surrounds w stainless center grille trim compared to...
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    '93 W/T 1500 (Surprise, surprise, Bucket acquired another truck)

    Nice OBS Andy ! You'd probably like my '94 Mutt (black suburban grille and '88 quad headlights and newer style mirrors, all factory blk trim, bumpers, & flares over red), it's not a WT but not a Sport either. Does the nv3500 use the same carbon fiber syncros that the nv4500 uses ? If so then...
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    Intro - My 1982 Jimmy Diesel 4x4

    Great score..and WELCOME !!

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