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Rockrz

Actually there is a big truck stop not far from me,
so that is something I can check next time I go by there.

Rockrz

Rockrz

HenryJ wrote:Nothing wrong with having a hoe on the garage

I always prefered a "back hoe" myself

Rockrz

Don't know about the bed cober or bars, but man, that is one nice looking truck. Never cared much for white, but yours takes the cake! Sweet!!!! Thanks. Don't know why, but a few years ago when I got a great deal on my '96 S10 truck, it was white and I guess I grew on me. Prior to owning that truck...

Rockrz

OK, so I'm about to install a nice bed cover ( http://www.GTtruckproducts.com/2.html ), and I'd like to find some of those cargo bars that you can use in the bed. The ones I've seen are similar to what some of the 18 wheelers use in their big trailers that have rubber feet on each end and are spread...

Rockrz

You're in my prayers!

It will get better...

Rockrz

HenryJ wrote:$135 and well worth every penny...

Are they better than Mitchell manuals?

Rockrz

Hey, when are you gonna lower it
and put some 24s with spinnaz???

Jus kiddin, of course....

kOOL looking new ride!

Rockrz

If so, then I know I'm on the right track tweaking for a little extra power without spending a bunch of money adding alot of extra power. Nope, I want to add as much power as possible without going to alot of expense and major mods like this marine intake That way, I have a little better than stock...

Rockrz

...inversely to longevity of the power plant... :?: Does this mean adding more horse power decreases the life of your engine? If so, then I know I'm on the right track tweaking for a little extra power without spending a bunch of money adding alot of extra power. My last truck is still running grea...

Rockrz

I think after reading some of Brule's stuff, I'm starting to see that some mods aren't worth messin with unless you're into drag racing and you have an endless supply of money. I guess I'm a middle of the road guy in that, yes I do want better performance but I don't want to spend a mint to get it a...

Rockrz

On one of the other boards, some guy was saying he did this and, using a dyno before and after, he was able to see about a gain of about 45 horses.

Rockrz

Anybody ever install a "Mercruiser Volvo 4.3 MPI 8 Bolt Intake Manifold" on their truck? I found a decent deal on eBay for about $250 shipped at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercruiser-Volvo-4-3-MPI-8-Bolt-Intake-Manifold-V6_W0QQitemZ370139528292QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gear?hash...

Rockrz

I'm thinking of having an "accident" with may sawzall and accidently cut that pre cat off altogether, and have a repair pipe wielded in.

Who needs a pre cat anyway?

Rockrz

Great...so I'm normal for once

Rockrz

Yeah, I was getting an occasional code showing my coolant wasn't getting warm enough, so I installed a new "Fail Safe" 195 degree t-stat.

Now, my truck warms up to just under 210.
Is that was other S10 trcuks read?

Rockrz

Hmmm, I just found out that some of the tuner software (you run on your PC, not hand held) can disable the Theft Deterrent System. If that's true, I think I'll do that since I'm planning on buying some tuner software anyway. And, to help keep from getting my truck stolen...I may do what I did on my ...

Rockrz

I got my '96 S10 when it had 107,000 miles on it and I've always lubed the front end every second oil change (every 6,000), and now the truck has over 212,000 miles on it and the front is still doesn't have any front end parts that have so much play that they need replacing. (still tight!) I've been...

Rockrz

Any suggestions are appreciated because when strnage things happen like this, I figure everything that's related should be looked at 'till the problem is solved. Rather than jackin with this myself, I'll just tell the dealer there's something wrong with their part/programming since I'm having this i...

Rockrz

No, I have a brand new battery and the connections are perfectly clean as I made sure they were when I installed the new 800cca battery. Only thing I know to do at this point is go back to the dealer where I bought the alarm keypad for my key ring (truck didn't have one when I bought it) and see if ...

Rockrz

Yeah, I can remember back in the late 80s when I went to work at this shop where they did alot of exhaust work, and they were teaching me to weld. I worked at it a few days and when it finally dawned on me how to lay a pretty bead with the wire feed welder....I lifted my hood and for some strange re...

Rockrz

OK, so today I stopped to get a Subway sanditch for lunch and when I came back out my truck wouldn't start....due to some issue with the Theft Deterrent System. It did this one before (couple of months ago) and I simply played with the OE alarm control on my keychain, and it started right up. This t...

Rockrz

Man, if it's THAT cold...you should try getting some cardboard and coverup about 80% of your radiator to prevent some of that cold, cold air from getting into the radiator. (something the truckers have been doing on their big rigs for years, which is where I originally got the idea from) I've been d...

Rockrz

Anybody know why they make thing
with that indention on top?

I've noticed even the K&N version has
this, although it is positioned differently.

Rockrz

These shouldn't have any issues with popping off since it is held in place by 3 bolts.

The ones I heard that pop off are the ones that are held on by a big hose clamp.

Rockrz

Think this thing is taller than the OE version?

If it is, then the hood is probably laying on top of
it causing the plastic to rupture eventually

Rockrz

Does all this mean it will actually STiCK to the plastic long term?

Rockrz

The JB Weld will make the seam stronger. It is stronger than plastic. I know it's stronger than plastic, but my concern would be about the JB Weld adhering to the plastic long term sitting there on top of my engine where it's going to be getting pretty hot. Seems like after a while the heat would e...

Rockrz

I had a couple of Flex-A-Lite fans come apart on me.
The motors were poor quality compared to the SPAL fans I replaced them with.

Rockrz

Opps, sorry I didn't see the post above about harbor freight tools carying plastic welders...I'll scope that out if I can find them on the net

Rockrz

I guess that could work OK, but seems like they'd have something manufactured specifically for plastic.

Heck, I ought to find a shop that does plastic welding and see what they could do to make the seam stronger, since that is literally melting plastic together until it becomes one

Rockrz

OK, so I buy the cheapy CAI off of eBay, but I'm going to retain my stock air box and cut the front out. But, I read on another board that the plastic has split on some of the guys that have used this cheapo setup at shown here: http://www.geocities.com/picserv_2000/air-intake_split.jpg So, I was th...

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f9k9 wrote:If, I was doing this with a stock air box I would place mine in the box one the intake side of the filter.

So, you'd place the sensor after the filter, in the airbox lid?

Rockrz

Yeah, that was my first impression was that it would be better to have it behind the air filter so the sensor would be protected better than if it were in front. That's what I'll go ahead and do. I just thought I'd ask since the instructions showed that it was OK to put it in front of the air filter...

Rockrz

Since I'm still using the stock style air filter, in the OE air box (with front cut out)...I may try locating it before the air filter if I can rig up some sort of shield to help keep debris off of the sensor.

Of course, that may be a waste of time
but it would get cooler air on the sensor.

Rockrz

Think there would be any benefit at all to locating it before the air filter? When I first heard of this, I always assumed you'd want the sensor after the air filter to protect it, but the pictures shown in the instructions show that you're supposed to place it before. Anyway, I figured putting it i...

Rockrz

Concerning the article on relocating the IAT at: http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/iat/iat.htm Using my stock air box (front end cut out, of course)...so I'm wondering if I should place the IAT before or after the air filter??? The instructions that came with the kit shows that you are supposed...

Rockrz

Just got one off of eBay for $29.99
that they said was "in real good condition"

I guess I'll find out when it gets here....

Rockrz

OK, I'll check Rock Auto and GM Parts direct and see if they might have new ones by chance...since my new '03 is virtually new (it actually looks like a brand new truck)

Hopefully if I can find a new one it won't cost an arm & a leg...

Rockrz

I searched and couldn't find a thred that mentioned what I'm wanting to know... I was looking at the page about the Underhood mounted reel light at http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/rlight.html and I think this would be a very helpful thing to have. But, I didn't see in the write up anything ab...

Rockrz

HenryJ wrote:Be sure to check out our web page : Shields
I has the part numbers and how to make a first gen shield fit.

Great, thanx!

Rockrz

I found this picture of fuel tank components at GM Parts Direct.com

I'm thinking I need #7 and #8
Does this look/sound right?

Rockrz

I searched and couldn't find anything about this....has anyone found a sheild, or protective cover of some sort for the plastic gas tank?

I'm assuming the 4X4 trucks have the same plastic gas tank that mines does.

Thought it might not hurt to use protection

Rockrz

roadrunner wrote:BWD on mine (all 3). No problems as yet.

What is "BWD"?
(sorry, I don't know anything about texting)

Rockrz

I've been running Bosch on mine and haven't had any problems.

Rockrz

I found a place to buy wide band at: http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc1.php and it's appaears to be $199 so it's a little more than stock I asked the question at http://www.hptuners.com/forum HP Tuners seem to be pretty good. Eventually, I'm going to buy this so I can play with all my s...

Rockrz

The fail-safe t-stat I like to use does have a by pass valve. I like them because if they fail, they stick in the open position so your engine is less likely to overheat. Once the weather warms up, I'm going to flush the system and get that nasty OE coolant out of there. Then I'm going to change the...

Rockrz

OK, so I did have a P0442 code... And, I realized that although I had purchased a nice new Stant locking gas cap, I hadn't actually put it on my truck...so I did that and erased the code. The new cap should take care of this one. And, I also had a P0128 code...so I'm going to install a new fail-safe...

Rockrz

Anybody know of a good source for wide-band O2 sensors for our trucks?

Rockrz

I have a brand new gas cap. One of the first things I always do when getting a new vehicle is buy a Stant locking gas cap.

I'll plug my scanner in tomorrow and see what's going on, and will also double check the gas cap to make sure it's clean and sealing good.

Rockrz

Oh, I have my own scanner...I was just curious to know if GM put the oil reading system on these trucks. I'm off tomorrow so I'll be out in the shop doing some work on the truck. It's ready for an oil change anyway, so I'm going with Amzoil and one of their fancy high end filters. I'll pull codes an...

Rockrz

Today, my " Service Engine Soon " light came on, and I haven't done anything under the hood (no experiments, or mods) yet at all since I got the truck other than an oil change. And, it's a little over 3,000 miles since I've changed the oil which was right when I first got the truck. It's about to hi...

Rockrz

The MAF is okay stock.... Anybody ever try the Granatelli Motor Sports Mass Airflow Sensors? ( http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=GRN%2D350116%2DB&N=700+4294916292+4294908216+4294907469+4294924641+4294908396+115&autoview=sku ) Here's their overview...is this false advert...

Rockrz

I bought a "starter kit" from R-Blox off of eBay for 'bout $30 + shippin and got 25 square feet of material. I'll bet this stuff is the same stuff...only, much less expensive. Heck, I'm thinkin 'bout buying this stuff from Lowes and marking it up to make a few bucks! All you have to do is come up wi...

Rockrz

You're not supposed to have any white light stickin out there, so you might have to use some of that tape they make out of ducks

Rockrz

I thought all the drilling into the floor was referring to the back seat installation.

So, the Olds Bravada is a totally different body style?
It always looked very similar to me.

If they don't bolt into the stock locations in the floor, then I'll not consider Bravada seats.

Rockrz

So, I assume these bolt right in...right?

And, is the part that accepts male end of the seat belt connector...is that part of the seat?

I've heard that after '98, all these trucks have that seat belt part built into the seat.

Rockrz

HenryJ wrote:Congrats on being "certifiable"

Sorry, I couldn't resist

Rockrz

Congrats...

Rockrz

Anybody have pictures of this repair?

Rockrz

I've always had to manually turn my hazards on with every
Chevy truck I've ever owned, but only during an hazardous type situations of course.

Rockrz

Oh, I wasn't planning on doing this unless
there was some substantial benefits.

I've been running regular air for years
and it's always done a great job

Rockrz

So, has it been your experience that your tire pressue level stays more consistant? Sounded to me like this was the only benefit for using nitrogen.

And, why not run 100%...would that hurt anything?

Rockrz

I was listening to a local automotive call in talk show and they were talking about putting nitrogen in your tires. They were claiming the primary benefit to doing this is that the air pressure in your ties will stay the same at all times and won't fluctuate up and down like you get using just air. ...

Rockrz

I found the page4 about this at
http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_ ... r-134.html

That's a decent price on the heavy duty radiator.
Any idea what brand it is?

Rockrz

OK, thanx.

I knew it was something like that and when I was telling this guy about it he was almost begging me to find out for him

I'll pass this along

Rockrz

I know someone who doesn't want to go with electric fans, but doesn't like the OE Chevy S10 fan either. So, I was going to suggest something I head of once which is using a mechanic fan and fan clutch from a Ford Aerostar...but I can't seem to find the info that I saw so I can find out exactly what ...

Rockrz

Hopefully the site linked above will have something that will work.

I'm going to try 'em next time I have need to be up under my truck so I can find out exactly what size plug I need.

Rockrz

Not really sure why you need another one in the trans pan Because more powerful magnets collecting even more of the tiny metal shavings and preventing them from circulating around in the tranny is better than having one small not so powerful magnet. I know, it may be overkill but it's going in the ...

Rockrz

I just got an email back from the company that makes these and they say these magnets can withstand temps up to 300 degrees. Considering the new pan has those air tubes running though it to keep the fluid cool...think my tranny fluid would exceed 300 degrees? I've never really given any thought to h...

Rockrz

Well, my only concern is that I don't know if this
magnet is built to handle the amount of heat it
would see inside a tranny pan.

Anybody know about how hot tranny fluid gets?

Rockrz

...of course, I guess I could always stick 'em on the
outside of the pan and they would collect small metals
shaving just the same as if they are on the inside.

Rockrz

OK, this is kinda related...but this is for my Derale High Performance Transmission Cooling Pan which is pretty deep... ( see this pane at http://www.mys10truck.com/96/tpan.html ) Anybody think it would hurt anything to put this type of magnet inside my tranny pan: http://www.geocities.com/picserv_2...

Rockrz

Rockin' on...

Rockrz

It will not pass a visual inspection. I'd bet that most state inspection guys wouldn't know that a pre-cat is supposed to be on there in the first place, so that shouldn't be much of an issue. If they ask about that new small section of pipe, just tell 'em that area got damaged and needed to be rep...

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Marine Intake Manifolds

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Question 'bout IAT relocate

Underhood mounted reel light

Gas Tank - Protective Sheild???

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Nitrogen in yer Tires???

Which Aerostar Mechanical Fan???