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killian96ss

SomeCrew wrote:it was bone stock and now its a little less than bone stock...

Is it going to be fixed or totaled? If totaled, it would be worth buying back for the engine & tranny alone.

Steve

killian96ss

Yes they are a j-body car, but with 500hp and 500fp of tourque, its a very fast j-body... Was this one highly modified? The stock GTO's only have 400hp and 400 ft. lbs. of torque. Even the 2006 ZO6 with it's 427 doesn't have 500 ft. lbs. of torque. If you superchargerd a new GTO you could get prett...

killian96ss

Here is the link that further explains all DTC's.

http://service.gm.com/gmspo/mode6/index.html

Steve

killian96ss

wamason wrote:I have a P0410 code?

P0410 is the Air Injection System. H02S Sensors indicate lean condition present when AIR pump is turned on with 8% additional offset fuel being added during closed loop operation.

Steve

killian96ss

hopefully I'll have it on by Easter :lol: My only complaint about 4 Wheel Parts is that they ship slow. I have ordered from them a few times and it took weeks to get my parts. :? Maybe I live far from their main dist. center? Hopefully they will do a better job for you. BTW 4 Wheel Parts guarantees...

killian96ss

camelott112 wrote:i would say just be careful that is how i lost my front valence pulling out an f350 that was in the 4 foot snow filled median andout 6 feet

Did your front tow hook, or tow strap break causing the damage?

Steve

killian96ss

AMSOIL has products that are rated for 1 year/25,000 miles as well as a 1 year / 35,000 miles. Using their filters and changing the filter every 6 months or 12,500 miles. These mileage #'s are amazing! Do you have to use Amsoil filters, or would the use of K&N or other oil filters be ok? What is th...

killian96ss

Mobil 1 is a pretty good product I just hate the fact that they have been robbing their customers for years with the 3months/3000 mentality here in the U.S. While endorsing extended drains overseas. So what do you think of their new 15k mile oil? I remember years ago that an old Amsoil dealer here ...

killian96ss

My girlfriend always makes fun of me because I carry so many safety items and recovery equipment. :( She doesn't laugh so much when I actually need to use this stuff since she knows walking for hours isn't much fun. :lol: I seem to use my tow straps more often helping other people getting un stuck t...

killian96ss

SomeCrew wrote:They did a good install job and all....but somehow my plastic stock skid plate for the front ended up "missing"

I hope they eventually found it. It's not a very small part, so I doubt it got swept up and thrown away.

Steve

killian96ss

I actually bought the Corvette servo to put in my crew, then saw what I had to do to install it (I don't have a body lift - no room to work). The BL would definitely give you enough room to work with. I had to lower the tranny in my SS to install a new 2nd. gear servo. The Transgo kit is the best o...

killian96ss

SomeCrew wrote:Got mine from a local performance shop. Cost was $250 installed.

That's a good price installed since it takes all day to do it by yourself.

I would have paid an extra $70 so I could have the day off.

Steve

killian96ss

I have a few friends running Pro Comp tires (X-Terrain & Mud Terrain) with no problems. Maybe some of the older tires (early mfg. dates) had this problem?

I have dealt with 4 Wheel Parts several times with no complaints other than they are slow to ship parts.

Steve

killian96ss

Summit Racing part # PRA-PA-192 $174.95

Steve

killian96ss

Check the frame for a polished spot where the tires are rubbing the frame? This is probably what you are hearing, but I also had some other loud noises that turned out to be the steering box failing causing the PS pump to burn out. I have had my gearbox replaced 2 times, and my PS pump replaced 1 t...

killian96ss

3/4" crank, one boot replaced in last 30k miles (warranty), and no alignment problems.

Steve

killian96ss

All of the problems mentioned in this post can be corrected with a Transgo shift kit. My SS with the same 4L60E used to have all the same problems, but after installing the kit my tranny upshifts and downshifts much nicer with no lag, slip or hard clunking engagement. This would be a good mod to do ...

killian96ss

No problems here. I'll just run it to 100k miles and flush it. I'll give you a full report in a couple years. :lol: thats what i was thinking...but i do keep a close eye on it It's what you can't see that will start causing problems first. This stuff is notorious for clogging the heater core and ra...

killian96ss

In case that is the problem on mine, happen to have any photos of the location/process? :wink: I still don't have a digital, but I might be able to borrow a friends camera to take some pics for this topic and several others. I'm way behind here on getting some pics posted. :lol: If you go under you...

killian96ss

Does your tailgate lock & unlock with the doors now?

Steve

killian96ss

You can feel it in the floorboard.. haven't been able to recreate it with the truck standing still.. This is the same sound I was having after the new shocks and T-Bar crank. I couldn't duplicate it either, but I could see the shiny marks the T-Bar mounts were making when they hit the frame. Also, ...

killian96ss

Ok, now I'm confused.

Are we talking about the e-brake, or just the rear brakes not helping to slow the truck?

Steve

killian96ss

I finally got tired of hearing the clunking noise, so I shimmed both sides of the T-Bar crossmember, and now the noise is gone. :D All I did was put a washer on the frame side of each dog bone mount. The washers were the same OD as the dog bone, and the ID was just big enough to slide over the serra...

killian96ss

it sounds like the rear brakes dont engage all the way Why do you think that they are not engaging? Does your CC take longer to stop? Are there any other symptoms that make you think something is wrong? Is there an adjustment? Disc brakes are self adjusting. Do you know anyone with a temperature gu...

killian96ss

OffroadinZR5 wrote:Shocks came today, got a question, do they go body up or body down?

Well, since I also have Rancho RSX's, I can tell you they are body down on front and rear. If you look closely at the body of the shock you will see that they are stamped with directional arrows and say This End Up.

Steve

killian96ss

I know it's old but I was thinking how people were talking about adjusting their speedometer for their change in tires etc. but what about the odometer? Does the HPIII change that too or are the taller tires and changed ratio's giving false mpg too. When you adjust for the correct tire size and/or ...

killian96ss

If you want to firm up the shifts a little more look for the corvette servo mod. It made the first to second gear shift just right in conjunction with the HPPIII shift firmness. TCI also makes very nice servos for 2nd gear and 4th gear. http://tciauto.com/gm/gm_4L60E.htm As with any transmission mo...

killian96ss

The MTR's are going 40-50k in the fleet here. You are going to be hard pressed to find a mud tire with an aggressive tread that will do over 40k on the street. We use these tires also on all our trucks in the rock quarry where I work. Excellent puncture resistance (probably the best out there), exc...

killian96ss

Rusty wrote:Looks like he's got some serious cash invested in the truck. A 427ci LS1? Yep, big bucks!

Now that's a cool toy!

I wonder what it's like to drive an S10 with 510 hp.?

Steve

killian96ss

I know there is a guy that swapped the 8.25" front diff from a full sized into a ZR2 but I haven't been able to find out how he did it. Lot of custom parts and money I guess. This would be a good upgrade. :) I wonder how hard it is to do? :? It probably is expensive though since it's not a very pop...

killian96ss

I don't believe that the shift firmness option is only for WOT. I definitely noticed when I installed mine much firmer shifts under partial throttle. The 1-2 shift and the 2-3 shift are much firmer at around 3000 RPM which is when it normally shifts under normal driving. But that's exactly what I w...

killian96ss

i have not even been able to find a shift kit for our trucks.... :cry: Transgo makes one for our trucks. :) I have the same kit in my SS, and I can tell you it is much better than what you get with the Hypertech shift firmness option. I want to do this to my CC, but I need to wait until my warranty...

killian96ss

Only thing I have heard, and I think it was on S10Extremist, is the aluminum cases are prone to tearing off their upper mounting tabs but the iron cases don't. Everything else is the same. I wonder what the most common failures are for the front diff.? I know all of it's weak, but what is broken mo...

killian96ss

I just recently purchased the HPIII programmer and I love it, but around 20-30 mph the truck shifts really hard, pretty spooky stuff. I set my transmission stuff at 0,-1,0. Can I adjust those to get a smoother shift? Thanks..... It shouldn't be doing that! :shock: Did you use the shift firmness opt...

killian96ss

Wow, that would even work for Yao Ming or Shaq!

Steve

killian96ss

Is there a delay module somewhere that controls the delay function? I don't think the switch is the problem, unless all S10's have bad wiper switches.

Steve

killian96ss

I would have gladly paid extra for the option rather than trying to explain to Mrs. Rusty when and when not to have it in 4wd. We had some snow the other day, but not a lot, and she drove all the way home in 4wd. I have to wonder how much of that was dry pavement. :!: I have the same problem trying...

killian96ss

Was the autotrac available in any S10, or just the full size models?

Steve

killian96ss

Retep wrote:This might be a good question to post to the ZR2.com people and see what most of them have.

Good idea, I will give that a try. I thought the Typhoon's and Cyclones were the only ones with iron front diffs.

Steve

killian96ss

Yellow Hammer wrote:Do they make slide out extensions for tailgates?

No, I just thought it would be cool to have something like that, so I could actually fit in my bed.

Steve

killian96ss

If only my tailgate had a slide out extension, then maybe I could get the tent for the regular short bed.

Steve

killian96ss

The 04-05 ZR2 Blazers have an optional autotrac feature with the automatic trans. I wonder what transfer case they are using. :? I wish I had this option on my Crew. :( I wonder how hard it would be to do this conversion on the CC? :? Here is some info and a picture of the dash switch from chevrolet...

killian96ss

Every ZR2 I have seen has the same aluminum front diff we do. Does this mean the info in the Jim Allens Gearhead tech section of the March 05 O.R.A. is incorrect? :? Here is the exact quote referring to a 2002 S10 ZR2. " The weakest link is in the front end. The ZR2's have an enhanced front diff (i...

killian96ss

Is the iron 7.25" front differential that much stronger than our aluminum one? Is this a worthwhile upgrade or just a waste of time and $? I was just reading an article in Off Road Adventures that the ZR2's have iron front diffs. instead of the aluminum one we have, and they mention that they are a ...

killian96ss

I have thought about this, but I am 6'-3". How tall are you and do you fit in the tent? If I remember right my feet and legs hang off the tail gate when I lay down in the bed.

Steve

killian96ss

I just got off the phone with summit and i ordered the rsx's. They did give you the buy 3 get 1 free deal right? Hopefully theyll be here by the weekend so i can put them on. I put the rear shocks on in like 10 miuntes, but the front ones were a little more fun. :lol: Do you also have the 2" BL wit...

killian96ss

I bought an 05 Sierra Ext cab today. Thanks for all the help and fellowship. I have some items in the classified section for sale. Thanks again. Brad Well at least you got the GMC. I still don't like how the front end looks on the current Silverados. I'm glad GMC didn't switch to the same fronts as...

killian96ss

f9k9 wrote:Same stuff the "Black Bird" (SR-71) is wearing

Yes it is, but can your lighter do Mach 3?

Steve

killian96ss

Aren't school buses also yellow and black like bumble bees?

Just messin with ya, I would choose black also for the lights.

killian96ss

killian, truck looks great . i see your running 31" mtr's. those have a large tread width on them. are you all clear with a 3/4" t-bar crank or do you still get some rubbing ? also any problem with cv boots ?? seems 3/4" is the limit for many crewcab owners. The only rubbing I've had is when turing...

killian96ss

rsx's are 17000s right I am using 17000 on the front and 17001 on the rear. Summit part #'s RAN-RSX17000 & RAN-RSX17001. BTW the buy 3 get 1 free deal is a promo from Rancho which means anybody who sells these shocks will have the same deal. Summit has good prices, but it is worth looking around. :...

killian96ss

Didn't late model Ford F-150's come with a side exit exaust system? Your thinking of the Lightnings and some of the Saleen Mustangs which had that exhaust setup. I think it would look cool, but remember your exhaust will be the loudest in this position since the sound waves will bounce off everythi...

killian96ss

If anyone is looking for a good deal on tires, 4 Wheel Parts is selling Pro-Comp tires for a buy 3 get 1 free deal! This is like saving $130 on a set of 4. They have other specials going on a well, like an 8000 pound capacity Mile Marker winch for $399 :) http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/index.asp Steve

killian96ss

If you want a good deal Summit Racing has the Rancho RSX and RS9000X shocks at a really low price for March & April. If you buy 3 you will get the 4th. for free. That is a savings of $50-$90. :D This would make them cheaper than the Bilsteins, and you would be getting a shock that is just as good if...

killian96ss

I have the Rancho RSX's on my truck and they work great! I run Bilsteins on my SS and they are also very good. IMO the RSX and the Bilsteins are about the same in quality. Don't get Edelbrock they suck. If you have the money go with the Bilsteins or at least the RSX or RS9000's from Rancho. If money...

killian96ss

HenryJ wrote:I still think the HPPIII is a good investment for the long run.

For sure.

It is definitely worth saving for if you can. The ability to change multiple settings whenever you want is nice.

Steve

killian96ss

I thought the ZR2 axels were larger since they use the 8.5" 10 bolt? Aren't they like 30 spline vs. 28 spline? :? Maybe this is where the confusion came from? Anyway, for our application the info you got was BS. Like HenryJ said, just ring & pinion, unless you have high mileage then you would also w...

killian96ss

The dealer will charge you between $12-$60 to calibrate the speedometer. That will probably be the cheapest option. Brule, I'm glad you pointed this one out. I forgot about the easiest and cheapest option. :lol: Here in CA, most dealers charge $50-$80 for any type of flash programming. :? This is s...

killian96ss

Eric H wrote:Now I just wish I could afford a programmer to adjust my speedo and shiftpoints...

If you don't want to spend the money on a programmer then you could just buy a speedometer recalibrator. They are usually $100-$175, and several companies make them like Superlift, Granatelli, etc.

Steve

killian96ss

Eric H wrote:.... is my speedometer displaying a speed faster or slower that what I am actually traveling?

Thanks!
-Eric H

Definitely slower. If you let it go for a long time your odometer will be off also. This would be good if you are still under warranty.

Steve

killian96ss

I don't think my truck was that clean when I bought it.

Keep up the good work Jim!

Steve

killian96ss

What brands and weights for the tranny and transaxle should I look for? I am having problems finding synthetics in SE KY for other than motor oil. Summit carries Red Line & Royal Purple. Both are good brands. Amsoil is another if you can find a distributor. Dexron III for the tranny and transfer ca...

killian96ss

Jim, your truck is so clean! :shock: Is this an old picture, or do you have a secret to keeping the undercarriage spot free? :lol: I think you could still do the duals. My pipes exit simular to the stock single pipe on the outside of the leaf springs. I know, pictures would help. I was saving for a ...

killian96ss

Are you guys both running a fullsize spare? I still have the 28" spare, but I can tell the 31" will fit ok. I have a 31" spare under mine and it was tight getting the 3" pipe to exit the stock location. I can't imagine trying to get duals to exit the rear :? My duals out of the muffler are only 2-1...

killian96ss

no way you can have a spare tire with those. I have duals but they cross under the leaf springs. They rub under a real heavy load... I have duals also, and can get to my spare easily. I had my hitch put on first, then I told my exhaust shop to bend the pipes to avoid any possible binding since the ...

killian96ss

Welcome Bob!

Everyone here is very helpful with performing new mods, so what else do you want to do to your ZR5?

Steve

killian96ss

How would you mail a cardboard cutout? Would you just put a stamp on it and away it goes?

I can imagine the look on a postal employees face as they say what the hell is this.

Steve

killian96ss

camelott112 wrote:as we say around here...will can do ill get the rest mocked up and if you want ill even send you a high tech cardboard template foe the skid/ winch mount

A high tech cardboard cutout, cool.

Steve

killian96ss

the only problem with the o.r.t.i. is that you cant buy them so i figured that i would just build mine let me know if you can weld ill send you dimensions it would be way cheaper than buying from me I can weld, but not good enough to look professional. :lol: My buddy has a machine shop with tig & m...

killian96ss

HenryJ wrote:I have scanned mine numerous times and have yet to store a code , or set a transmission related DTC.

Well that's good news!

I guess since you are only disabling the TCC function, the PCM doesn't see any sort of TCC failure to report. The PCM isn't very smart after all!

Steve

killian96ss

Sounds good! The winch option is a good idea too! Can't wait to see the finished product.

I will hold off on the ORI bumper until I see how this turns out.

Steve

killian96ss

You can build a decent bracket car for $5000 if you can do the work yourself. And working on it is half the fun. Instead of harping on deaf ears , lets get him excited about building a real tire smoker :) This is a great way to spend time with a son or daughter if she's interested. The learning pro...

killian96ss

well im making mine right now its a little tricky but when i get it done i may do one or two more but its gonna be about the same price of a bully bar if somebody wanted one What type of materials are you using? Will it look simular to the ORT bumper you posted above? 8) Have you run into any mount...

killian96ss

The vast majority of codes to set the SES light are emissions related, however there are transmission codes that will set the light as well. I don't know the threshold for the TCC. There are actually a few TCC related DTC's that can be triggered. P0740 is a continuous open or short to ground in the...

killian96ss

I really don't want to think about it. I've told him many times how hard it is on componants from the engine to the axel seal. I don't know what the redline is on the 2.2 ...no tach. Point out to him that it is very hard on the rear brakes as well. The torque converter won't be happy for very long ...

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