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    Difference b/twn SCPI and MPI ????

    I've got a 96 Tahoe 4dr. with a heavily used 190k. on the 5.7 . Pulling over a 2 ton load off road up a 30* slope with no worries . The mileage has dropped drastically (18-19mpg.(after the add-ons below) is now down to 12/14mpg.) I pulled the engine not long after I got the Tahoe March 09'...
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    For Die Hard Q-Jet Fans

    And those still on the fence.................. I've been posting about the Q-Jet . Yeah , I'm Biased , so what ! There IS an 800CFM. Q-Jet by Buick in 71 . I also mentioned a new book about the Q-Jet . Here is a link to the authors site ...
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    Q-Jet questions

    Hey folks figured I'd start here . I scored a 78 454/400 last week . It's got an Edelbrock now . Gonna $h!t Can that POS (sell) . I've heard in the past that you can't put a SBC Q-Jet on a BBC because the Idle circuit is different , and the BBC won't Idle right . Any truth to that ? I have...
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    4L60E Behind a Mild 454 ?

    What are the minimum requirements to get a 4L60E to hold up to torque of a mild 454 (78') ? I plan on a Edlebrock ot Summit Dual Plane Intake / Comp Cams' 268H/ Full Length Headers if they'll fit , and a CD Ign. system ? I figure at that stage better than 400ftlbs . Gearing is 3:42-1 ...
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    Q-Jet Info needed

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    THANK YOU VETS,A.D.Families

    Just felt it right to thank all the Veterans , Active Duty , and Families for their Courage and Sacrfice today and every day... Steve SSgt. E-5 USAF 1981-1991
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    Electrical SNAFU ????

    Here's one for any electrical techs on here ..... My 96' Tahoe has been a PITA . One thing or another has kept me working on a "Hanger Queen" . Now the damn thing has got an eletrical problem I've never seen in 35 years of wrenching . This only happens at night . No lights etc. on and...
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    96' Tahoe Hi-Amp Alternator ???

    What is the alternator output on a 96' Tahoe with A/C,all electric ? I want a 140-160 amp for mine . Eventually I'll be adding lights,winch, CB w/linear amp , stereo amp and dual batteries . Where should I look , eBay ? Thanks, Steve
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    Want to get an Aluminum Rad. for my 96' Hoe'

    Hey folks I don't trust my OEM Radiator in my 96' Tahoe . Hate that plastic tank crap . I can't afford a Griffin or whatever $300+ . So I looked at Summits all welded dual core w/1" tubes all aluminum rads going about $160.00 . I cant find one with the OEM Dimensions of 40" w x 19" . Their...
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    96' Hoe' Hualing Heavy.......

    hey is there anyone who has done some major mods to their Tahoes' for hauling heavy trailers . (42'- 38' trailer) ? Does anyone the the spring rates or load rate of the front bars ? I have a few ideas , I measured 1 ton 4x4 torsion bars , they are 54" , the Tahoe's are 52 1/2" ,the hex...
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    HELP !!! Rear Diff is DOA - Long Post

    Hey folks ,been a long time . I've been dealing with Tornado Damage and now Flooding . The fun just keeps growing ! I got my 96' Tahoe last March and put in a lot of work . It was and is a Mechanical Night Terror ! :emotions122: I drove up to St. Louis this past Sunday . I noticed the left...
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    Need some A/C Install Help

    Hey folks , I've got a 96 Tahoe with a dead A/C . So I've got my reman. Comp./Accumulator/O-Tube and PAG Oil . Where does the oil go ,and how much ? I'll be doing the Install then drive it to the Dealership and let them evacuate/recharge the system . Thanks Steve
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    Tranny Tech Needed-4L60E Code PO700

    According to an Innove Diagnostic tool and my Haynes Manual It's something to do with the Trans Control Module . I've had it to the Dealer Ship several times . Spent close to $600.00 on Labor , New EGR , PCM , Crank Sensor in the last 2 weeks . I feel they're "Milking" me , and I'm drying...
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    New guy from Old Forum-- 96' Hoe Code Issues

    Since pulling my engine in April and de-Grunging it ,new seals,gaskets,timing set, Ignition . I keep getting the Service Engine Light on . So far I've spent close to $200.00 on a dealership diagnostic check and new Crank Sensor . I had codes for O2 Sensor , Crank Sensor and Trans. Control...

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