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Replacing Stock Pulleys With Jet Underdrive Pulleys
November 5th, 2010 by Dan
While looking to squeeze every inch of horsepower out of my small block Chevy 350, the next step was to replace the stock pulleys with JET underdrive pulleys (JET90105), which puts less strain on the crank and releases an easy 10 to 15 horsepower. While changing the pulleys, I decided to dump my stock mechanical fan for a dual electrical fan setup, which added another 10 to 15 horsepower gain! A great benefit from this upgrade was the ability to switch off the fans on a deep river crossing, which keeps the fans from spraying water on your electrical components or your alternator! The fans also proved to be beneficial in bumper-to-bumper city traffic by keeping the engine temperature at bay.

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Chevy, Jet Underdrive Pulleys
Edelbrock Intake Manifold & Camshaft Upgrade
October 22nd, 2010 by Dan
I recently took on a large project: replacing the intake manifold (EDD3704) and camshaft (EDD3702). By adding these components, I obtained a substantial torque gain in the low-end to mid-range. The new camshaft has a taller lift & longer lobe duration than the OEM camshaft.
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Chevy, Edelbrock Camshaft, Edelbrock Intake Manifold
Dan Installs a Mile Marker Winch on His Chevy
September 15th, 2010 by Dan

With all the upgrades done I noticed that I was getting stuck more frequently, so a winch was the next logical step and I decided on the Mile Marker Sl12000 electric winch (MIL76-50152).

I installed the winch in the rear, since my off-roading includes a lot of mud bogging. I utilized the hidden hitch, which was already on my truck, and fabricated a mount for the winch along with D-ring mounts for anchor points. Having the winch gave me peace of mind so that I wouldn’t have to rely on and/or hope that someone could pull me out! This is truly a must have in order to pull yourself out of a jam. If you can’t spring the cash for a winch, then having a recovery strap is a must-have accessory, such as the Pro Comp recovery strap (exp430000).

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Chevy, Installation, Mile Marker Winch, Pro Comp Recovery Strap
Dan Adds an O2 Sensor to his Chevy K1500
August 6th, 2010 by Dan

My 1992 Chevy K1500, has been my continuing project since 1996. I started out with the usual upgrades including an aftermarket exhaust, headers, and cold-air intake but I was looking for ways to complement the initial upgrades. After doing some research, I realized that my next step would be a fuel pressure regulator (JET 61500) with a fuel pressure gauge (T/D 2388) and TBI spacer (T/D 2733). Bumping the fuel pressure up to 13 really opened up the bottom end.

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Chevy, O2 Sensor
MSD Ignition & ARB Locker Installations for Dan’s Chevy
July 2nd, 2010 by Dan

After my intake manifold and camshaft project, I decided my next project would be swapping out the OEM ignition system. I selected an MSD Ignition and their recommendation was to go with the 6al (MSD6200) ignition box, a coil (MSD8226), and the accompanying spark plug wires (MSD31419).

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ARB Lockers, Chevy, Installation, MSD Ignition
Dan Makes Upgrades to His Chevy with a B&M Mega Shifter & Smittybilt Seats
June 14th, 2010 by Dan
Over the years, small projects ensued on my 1992 Chevy including an impromptu body lift, swapping the 10 bolt rear-end to a 14 bolt semi-floater with ARB locker.

If you have a stock steering column shifter and do a lot of mud bogging, then look no further than the B&M Mega Truck Floor Shifter (B/M80680). I was able to take full control of the transmission, which allowed me to easily shift from 1st to 2nd gear as opposed to the awkward and, I believe, more difficult shifting from a column shifter.

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Chevy, Shifter, Smittybilt Seats, Upgrades
Dan Goes Off-Roading in Azusa Canyon
June 10th, 2010 by Dan

Living in Los Angeles County doesn’t provide me with many off roading locations. However, I did discover Azusa Canyon, which is located on the outskirts of LA County in the Los Angeles National Forest off the 10 East near the Foothills.

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