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07-27-2007, 12:17 PM
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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noob from Utah
I've been reading here for a while and have already gained a lot of knowledge. I finally have time and money to start working on my project so I figured it was about time to get a username and introduce myself since I'll be needing some of the expert knowledge that is on this board.
My project is an 84 Suburban that I bought off my dad almost 2 years ago. It was his project that got partially completed before he lost interest. So far the work its had done to it includes a 700r4/NP205 swap, 4 inch suspension lift, 315 75 R16 BFG's on aluminum wheels, 373 gears, posi on the rear limited slip on the front, polyurethane bushings and a new interior. The motor is mostly stock with a Edelbrock intake and carb, mild RV cam and headers. As you can see a lot of the work is done but I still have some plans for the truck, here is what I'm planning on doing. Motor - I'm planning on putting in a fuel injected 383. My plan for this engine is a combination of the HT383 and the RamJet 350. I want the flat torque curve of the Ramjet with the torque of the 383. Basically I want to build a 383 with vortec heads and put the RamJet Fuel Injection kit controlled by a MegaSquirt ECM. The MegaSquirts seems like an extremely flexible ecm that will eventually be able to control the newer electronic transmissions (for when I burn out my 700r4 and want to go with the 4l80e). I'll do the serpentine belt conversion while I'm at it. Body - The truck needs painted and I want to build some nice off road bumpers for it. I need a swing out spare tire since the BFG's don't fit inside anymore. I also just custom fit a 3 bar Yakima roof rack with basket rack and 4 bike trays. Interior - Once I get the Fuel injection and Megasquirt going I want to replace all the gauges with Autometers and then add some new ones (Tach, Air/Fuel ect). My goal for this truck is to have something that will get 14-15+ MPG on the highway and still be able to go just about anywhere in the Utah back country while carrying 6-8 people and all their climbing, canyoneering, biking, hiking or camping gear. So what do you all think of my plan?
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84 Suburban K20, 4" lift, 315 75 R16 BFG's, 700r4, NP205, posi rear limited slip front, new interior, Yakima 3 bar roof rack, front and rear AC |
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07-27-2007, 12:58 PM
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Its always something!
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Re: noob from Utah
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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07-27-2007, 01:09 PM
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Designated A-hole!
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Re: noob from Utah
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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07-27-2007, 01:48 PM
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Gone Fishing
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Re: noob from Utah
Welcome to the board from Texas
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07-27-2007, 06:25 PM
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Re: noob from Utah
 to the boards from New zealand
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07-27-2007, 06:45 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: noob from Utah
From West TN 
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07-29-2007, 02:07 AM
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Re: noob from Utah
hi, welcome to the boards from east texas.
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07-29-2007, 10:35 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
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Re: noob from Utah
Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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07-30-2007, 02:01 AM
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Re: noob from Utah
WELCOME to the board
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07-31-2007, 01:11 AM
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Re: noob from Utah
Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!
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08-02-2007, 12:28 AM
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Re: noob from Utah
welcome to the new and improved site
glad you made it.. welcome from chicago il
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08-05-2007, 11:16 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
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Re: noob from Utah
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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