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Old 12-18-2011, 12:25 AM
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still running auto tune so the truck dont know whats going on lol

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i got a few short vids before one of my coil packs fried, was wondering why my truck was running like crap



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nice swap, looks like so much fun... too bad I'm 4wd.
So I take it you're quite satisfied? No issues with that bellhousing?
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Originally Posted by ShredSled
nice swap, looks like so much fun... too bad I'm 4wd.
So I take it you're quite satisfied? No issues with that bellhousing?
i coudent be happier! i had no issues with the bellhousing.
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nice what rear gear do you have again? and how come no long tubes?
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Originally Posted by BadAssChevy327
nice what rear gear do you have again? and how come no long tubes?
i have 4.56 gearing, long tubes will be coming soon with 3" exhaust.
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what is everyone using for a shifter boot?

already messed up the new crossmember on some speed bumps lol

got my loop back in and got a vid.


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Default Bell housing plate.
Originally Posted by Silverado_SS_04
Bellhousing showed up today

Do you need that gold plate?The reason I'm asking is I bolted a 5.3 to t56 6 speed and having problems with the motor is really hard to turn over.So I loosened the bolts on the 6 speed and it moves freely now and the 5.3 cranks right up.Just wondering if anyone else has had that problem.I know i;ll have to remove the tranny and see what the hell is going on.Any help would greatley be appreciated.Mike
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Originally Posted by chevysten
Do you need that gold plate?The reason I'm asking is I bolted a 5.3 to t56 6 speed and having problems with the motor is really hard to turn over.So I loosened the bolts on the 6 speed and it moves freely now and the 5.3 cranks right up.Just wondering if anyone else has had that problem.I know i;ll have to remove the tranny and see what the hell is going on.Any help would greatley be appreciated.Mike
yes you need to use it for spacing, you are crushing your pilot bearing by not using the plate.
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i have had a few people asking me how long the driveshaft is.

from center of both u joints it was 56 7/8"

slipe yoke is a C6 31 spline 6"



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