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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:25 AM
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I have a 1990 Silverado Single Cab short bed with the Junk TBI 350 in it what all can i do with the money to get more *** outta this truck? Im already picking up a set of Vortec 906 Heads that has been worked over and vortec intake ($300 for those) and I purchased a 4 link for the rear end but neither of them are out of the $1500.... I also just purchased a complete Innercooled Turbo kit off a kid for $300 debated on putting that on the truck... all i have done to the truck now is true duals, Auburn Posi rear end, HD u joints, and a built 700R4 tranny built by Coan Engineering (Coanracing.com).

I just want power
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:37 AM
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LS Swap
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:39 AM
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^^^^what he said^^^^ instant power gain ...
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:41 AM
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i cant even find a LS motor in my area for under $2500
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:52 AM
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Whats your area?

But seriously, go ahead and return those other parts for a refund if you can, and put it towards an ls swap.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:54 AM
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Im in central Indiana, I cant return anything but I can sell the heads and intake to a friend and try and sell the Turbo or put it on a LS motor
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 01:55 AM
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Ive got it covered putting the power to the ground its just the motor end I'm lacking... I may have a Buick Grand National Motor lined up cheap thought about dropping that in the truck
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 02:43 AM
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check craigslist for a 5.3 motor....
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:07 AM
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ive been checking for any ls motor on craigslist they are all going for over 2 grand... thats why im just wanting to build up my motor
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:14 AM
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Look for a 4.8, 5.3 it wouldnt matter! If you break it just go bigger imho.

Too bad you arent closer, we get 'em all day for 500-1500 depending year/mileage
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