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  1. LakeRat32

    SAS and Trans swap questions.

    I have a 96 Tahoe with all factory drivetrain that I am planning on lifting 9 total inches and stuffing 38x14 tires under. I've got a few questions about doing a SAS and trans swap. 1. With the trans swap, I'm wanting to go with a 4l80 instead of the currently blown 4l60e. Ive looked around and...
  2. LakeRat32

    New motor issues.

    Ok folks, let's see if the collective can help diagnose an issue I am having. I've got a 96 Tahoe, 5.7 Vortec. Just replaced the motor with a GM short block. Added parts are as follows: MSD 6AL control box. MSD Streetfire distributor. MSD wires and coil. Powermaster 240 amp alternator. Pace...
  3. LakeRat32

    Draining water

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/TCMW4SALE/permalink/879785128853601/ How to drain the water when you have no engine to drive up a ramp. Backstory: ran through about 3 feet of water doing a recovery, soaked the interior and after stripping all carpet and liners, needed to wash it so I can...
  4. LakeRat32

    Constant power at starter??

    So I had a starting issue with my 96 Tahoe. So I went down the line in the system and checked everything from the switch, key cylinder, and relay. My first sign of trouble was a popped ignition fuse, the big 40 amp in the motor fuse box. I got the wild hair to check for voltage when the keybwas...
  5. LakeRat32

    oily plugs

    I've got a 5.7 Vortex and one forbthe spark plugs has oil seeping from behind the plug. Number 7 cylinder, completely dry above and to the sides, it is not a valve cover leaking, already checked that. It is not fuel, I've tested that, how could oil be leaking down from a spark plug hole? For the...
  6. LakeRat32

    96 SAS conversion.

    I have been building on a 2 door 96 Tahoe for about a year now. So far, I have dropped a GM HP 383 motor, Monster 4L60E trans, done a complete upgrade on ignition, and now I want to get underneath the truck and start building below. I have been looking for a way to do a solid axle in the front...
  7. LakeRat32

    Need a winch bumper

    Is there anyone that makes a good front winch bumper for a 96 Tahoe? I have been looking everywhere, and the only thing I can find is a damn ranch hand bull pusher. I'm looking for something like a 6 or 8 inch round tube with a mount plate, or something similar, nothing huge or fancy.
  8. LakeRat32

    Problems after motor swap

    Hello people, I have a couple of issues after having replaced the 300k motor in my 96 tahoe. The motor went in fine, and runs, but it feels gutless. I have a check engine light on, keep getting a code for cam/crank position senser, and a buddy of mine said that means I am running off the proper...
  9. LakeRat32

    New Here

    Hey guys and gals, my name is Conor and I am obviously new here to the site and forums. I am the proud owner of a 96 2 door Tahoe that I routinely bury in slop.

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