• Welcome to The Truck Stop! We see you haven't REGISTERED yet.

    Your truck knowledge is missing!
    • Registration is FREE , all we need is your birthday and email. (We don't share ANY data with ANYONE)
    • We have tons of knowledge here for your diesel truck!
    • Post your own topics and reply to existing threads to help others out!
    • NO ADS! The site is fully functional and ad free!
    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

    Problems registering? Click here to contact us!

    Already registered, but need a PASSWORD RESET? CLICK HERE TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD!

Recent content by 496 BB

  1. 496 BB

    HID Sticky

    Just an FYI for you guys.... I just installed a set of VVME in my friends Colorado in a 5000K color and its not even close to what my previous 5000K's were when I was running them. Its more of a 4300K if you ask me. If you want the slightest tint of blue but not dumb looking then Id go with a...
  2. 496 BB

    New HID Owner w questions

    Yea I got that shit on my sisters Acura Rsx with H1's and H11's. I just plugged em into the factory harness and heat wrapped em real good working down in sizing. Works fine. Just for future reference....H1's DO NOT come with X-Clips from there nor did I ever see an option for it. I just used...
  3. 496 BB

    New HID Owner w questions

    Yep VVME are non directional plugs into the ballasts. Nice feature.
  4. 496 BB

    HID Sticky

    Ok heres the info that has been compiled over the years. This is an original write up for you lurkers over here :nono: General - Low bulbs size - 9006 (NBS 2007.5+ are H11) - High bulbs size - 9005 (High beams not really needed unless your out in country roads with them being on for awhile...
  5. 496 BB

    What is the Best Tuner for my Vortec 350

    Check with Diablo Sport Predator. FAAAAAAAAAAR better than Hyperjunk. Ive had them and they are horrible. Predator aloows soooo much more as far as TM and timing and lots of other parameters also.
  6. 496 BB

    HID QUESTION

    BS Mad Maxx BS. ):h Hey if you would like James I can or you can copy and paste the HID Sticky from over there. We made it so its fair game AFAIC. It would be a great help to people here and you could just change the vendors in there to you. Let me know cracka! :smile5:
  7. 496 BB

    4.3L blows tons of white smoke

    Make sure you get the metal intake gaskets and not the rubber ones. Heres lower intake replacement http://handymanliness.com/archives/auto/repair/engine_mech/intake_manifold/GM_truck/gasket_replace_99_Jimmy.html
  8. 496 BB

    LEDs in your door switches

    Ok here it is finally. This can be reference to just replace the standard bulbs in the switches also. It includes the drivers and passenger side front and rear switches. 4x4 switch is in separate thread. Items needed: - (4) 5mm LEDs - (3) 3mm LEDs - (7) Resistors - Soldering gun and...
  9. 496 BB

    seems repetitive but all headlights on an 02

    Easier way to do this is to ground the yellow wire of your passenger high beam. Thats it.
  10. 496 BB

    Gasser MPG's?

    Driving down hill with wind to my back, going 10 under posted speed limit, and all stars are aligned correctly I can almost get 8 in city :D I have however managed to get 16 on highway between Virgina and thru NC going down I77. Not a fluke either as Ive done it two years in a row now. Bout...
  11. 496 BB

    power mods

    Cam always helps out for low end range. Cam, Intake, and Heads all complimenting each other will be best way to go for sure.
  12. 496 BB

    Inaugural DTR Site giveaway, time is running out!!

    They make oil for these here little gasoline engines? :D Im in
  13. 496 BB

    MBRP - Any one running on a 5.3L?

    What size? If over 2.5" duals or 3" outlet its waay too much. Go 2.5" on all.
  14. 496 BB

    p-1345 help

    Check ur Camshaft Positioning sensor wires. A loose CMP sensor causing a variance in the sensor signal Excessive free play in the timing chain and gear assembly Incorrectly installed distributor - 1 tooth off in either advance or retard positions A loose distributor rotor on the distributor...
  15. 496 BB

    wierd starting issue

    Dont get remaned starters. Just went thru this on wifes Jimmy and it was bad outta the box. Buy NEW ones. Sounds like solenoid is bad.
Back
Top