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  1. ducky1228

    Running rich

    its got a vortec long block only thing different is the gm intake to TBI setup but
  2. ducky1228

    hey buddy hows life been a while anyways man having trouble with the damn vortec it was running...

    hey buddy hows life been a while anyways man having trouble with the damn vortec it was running lean and now its running rich after the chip kit i got came with new fuel pump and 18 psi pressure regulator and a chip that has the vortec timing and fuel curve but its acting like its not fully...
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    Running rich

    i know i have been out of pocket for a while but i am having a problem with my truck running to rich i have a 91 chevy silverado with a 97 vortec with the 91 tbi setup when its cold it wont run past 3200. If I thottle about half way down does the same thing its starts bogging or cutting out on...
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    ok everyone been a long time since i have been on mostly due to my 8 month old daughter i got the chip kit put in and it has a lot more power but its still running weird when its cold i cant even give it half throttle with out it shuttering and bogging i am at a loss any ideas out there that...
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    IFS diff, diff

    what all does a 9.25 ifs come in does anyone know?
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    hey buddy man just been busy as shit man working on getting a armed security gaurd liscence as...

    hey buddy man just been busy as shit man working on getting a armed security gaurd liscence as well at a 3 month old man im still around just not as much be safe and talk to you later
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    I'm getting a kit from tbichip.com that has a fuel pump 18psi regulator and a chip that has the vortec fuel curve and timing cost O$340 but it runs ok
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    Hey guys man been around just hands full with work and cleet school a new born and my 4 year old started pre-k
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    Ok so change the plugs back to TBI gap ones
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    Hotrod yes your correct
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    "Cricket chirping " and ideas
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    ok question i have been fighing the timing on this heres the deal the plugs i used were for the 97 vortec with a .60 GAP and my old distributor but to get it to run half ass i am having to run about 10 degrees of timing but its sluggish when i take of from a stop should i use a different gap on...
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    Gmc-no its my second first ones 4.5 starts pre-k this next school year
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    Hey guys its been forever since I have gotten on here been buisy I am expecting a new little girl due in June and my company took away internet at work but anyways I'm doing some more work on the vortec build finally getting around to getting my o2 sensor installed by way of drilling and taping...
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    oh and if any one want the old TBI engine let me know quick cause its going off to the scrap yard tomorrow so i will check in the morning before i go
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    I forgot to add i put a water pump from a TBI on it and used my old thermostat neck and old brackets and one of the old valve covers and my old distributor another thing if putting a new timing chain cover make sure and get one that has timing tabs the stock one just has a TBC mark so timing...
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    ok guys i know what your going to say pics but they are coming soon i finally got the engine built and swapped out last weekend it is running good so far nothing bad to say about it except it is really tempting me to let it run trying to hold off alittle for now but i did have to do a few...
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    Trucks & Brand Name Loyalty

    I think it has alot to do with what you know I choose GM mainly because my Grandfather has been a GM service Manager for as long as i can remember so if i have any problem that i can't figure out a certified GM mechanic is just a phone call away
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    i would just go with headers for newer truck say like same truck but pick a 96 thru 98 model should be same as your truck just different port on the heads so should fit my engine came with the stock 97 exhaust manifolds i am going to use those for now
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    ok guys its been along wait but i finally got my top end gaskets and head bolts so i can put my heads and intake on i also got a roller timing chain set i still need some EGR parts and maybe a few other things here and there pictures to come soon
  21. ducky1228

    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    that sound good Hot rod just a few dollars more and i can get it together i need timing chain and Egr parts and top end gaskets and i should be ready to swap it in
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    ok well sorry its been so long since i got on but i did get the bottom end gasket kit so i could go ahead and put the pistons and crank and such back in everything is going together ok i will take some picks when i get the those torqued down then i can flip the engine back over hopefully it wont...
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    Hey Hotrod the money sittuation is getting better i should be getting seal and gasket kit this weekend. I got new main bearings so i should be able to get the bottom end put together. sorry to hear you haveing to get rid of some of your toys on a better note my old lady is supposed to be getting...
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    5.7 TBI-Vortec build

    No problems just waitin on money to get going on it should have some progress this week
  25. ducky1228

    Car repaired WTF?

    I hope that is a very very temprary fix:rollin:
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