I like 'em original myself. You mod guys are a breed like no other. My son falls right into that category and it's a lot of fun to watch him learn and execute his visions for his truck.
But welcome aboard! Great place you found and nice 'Hoe!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your neighbor’s son. Condolences.
Good luck with the liquidation of the truck.
This thread better fits in another section of the site where vehicles and parts are sold. I’m sure one of the moderators can help place you where would be best.
Not even needed in my experience. I’ve had (4) rigs of this generation to date. As long as you keep the level between the overflow tank level indicator lines.
Do a compression test. Start on the side of the engine you suspect the clogged cat. If it’s oil you see on the back of the truck, it may be getting past a ring or rings.
Not from NH but I'm betting someone from there will chime in. Lots of great, helpful folks around here.
And greetings, welcome to TYF from NY! Good luck in your search!
I'm about 45 minutes east of Amherst down the thruway. Churchville, NY. About 1/2 hour due west of Rochester. The company I work for has their main office in Amherst. My wife and I get out that way into Buffalo often. I love Mighty Taco. Been patronizing that place since I was a little kid, over...
My dad was the same. His love for cars and mechanics he successfully passed down to me as well. In his honor I continue the tradition.
RIP dad 9/2022
And greetings, welcome to TYF from NY!
Sounds like you understand it pretty accurately. I was merely trying to offer some encouragement to a fella is all. That 5.3L is a great motor. I'm a bit old school and outdated. In fact, I have (4) other rigs that are still carbureted. (2) of which make that 5.3L look like a chump lol.
The previous generation to the 5.3L was the Vortec 5.7L, which I'm very familiar with. 255hp. Never saw it as a sluggish engine until...my son brought home his 2016 Silverado a couple years ago. That 5.3L in comparison makes my 5.7L feel like Fred Flintstone's feet are pushing it lol. 355hp in...
Welcoming me to TYF from NY. Nice truck.
Did your upgrade include any rewiring? If so, it sounds like you may have the parking lights and brake lights reversed.
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