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1988 gmc 2500 overland build
- Thread starter kbclamper
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It finally stopped raining around here so i had some time for upgrades. The stock tbi 350 is gutless even being rebuilt so i thought i would try so cheap induction upgrades. I did a throttle body spacer, injector pod spacer , salad bowl and k and n filter. I dont know how much power it added but i can feel more power every where in the rpm range. I might try a chip next. Im limited to Ca smog legal upgrades.
fordmas
Partially sentient meat based robot
You got any links for those upgrades?
JEGS 50080: TBI Air Flow Enhancer Fits: 1985-1997 GM 5.0 & 5.7L TBI Equipped Trucks - JEGS
JEGS 555-50080 TBI Air Flow Enhancer Fits: 1985-1997 GM 5.0 & 5.7L TBI Equipped Trucks
heres what i bought
4X4ForDad
Registered Member
What are you using for exhaust? I've used Magnaflow with great results. You made the right choices on the TBI and now, if you have not already, open that exhaust and let it breathe.JEGS 50080: TBI Air Flow Enhancer Fits: 1985-1997 GM 5.0 & 5.7L TBI Equipped Trucks - JEGS
JEGS 555-50080 TBI Air Flow Enhancer Fits: 1985-1997 GM 5.0 & 5.7L TBI Equipped Truckswww.jegs.com
heres what i bought
So far just a high flow cat because i failed smog
Major update time. I have been waiting on parts since october . I ordered ORD custom 4" springs, full crossover steering with psc pump and box. Dana 44 knuckles all new brakes, bearings and balljoints. Also got the long travel rear shackles and front sway bar for crossover steering. I planned on installing all this myself but landed a massive side job that is taking up all my free time so i farmed it out to my mechanic. Also went up to 315/75r16s
Next up is to figure out what im going to do with the shocks. I want to go with some 2.5" shocks but i dont think im going to have time this year to get something fabbed up and installed. Other option is 5160s for now
Very nice suspension update! How is the ride?
What gears do you have?
Martin
Martin
So far the ride is great. My shocks are way too short so im guessing its only going to get better when i pick new ones the right length
4.10s for now
Sub is looking good!
fordmas
Partially sentient meat based robot
hell yeah man! looking good! i went with oem replacement springs + zero rate (rear) and longer hanger (front) + 33s but i've been really eyeballing custom ord springs...this isn't helping!
I had the 2" ez rides and 33s which worked great but wanted to be able to drive faster on fire roads and desert stuff. Even with shocks that are way too short i can drive way faster offroad while being in control.
I have said it a lot. The difference can't really be explained. Most won't believe it, the experience tells it.
They make smog legal tbi chip for that year rig. I had one in my suburban.
Who made it? I would love some more power
