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vaultnjay · 07-06-2005, 04:04 PM

Hey guys,
This is my first suburban and I need to dial it in. I have an 88 3/4 4x4
AT W/350. 100k runs solid. I need to know where to buy parts, what are the trick mods to do. I will be towing with it a little so my main concerns are Engine/ Interior/ Grille, lighting etc. Thanks for you advice.

big87burban · 07-12-2005, 02:24 PM

i have a 12" suspension im taking off of my 87 burban if your interested,i'll take 300 + what ever shipping will be. the only reason im taking it off is to install a 15" suspension

BeerMonkeY · 07-15-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big87burban

i have a 12" suspension im taking off of my 87 burban if your interested,i'll take 300 + what ever shipping will be. the only reason im taking it off is to install a 15" suspension

oh man, if i only had a 4x4 burb right now.

screwballl · 07-12-2005, 09:45 PM

towing and raising aren't usually good combinations. for vault i would sayswap out some of the OEM equipment such as distributor assembly, wire plugs and such for the higher end Accel or better. A smoother flowing TBI would help out but I'm not sure who make anything work a crap anymore outside of Edelbrock. Keeping it close to stock will allow more than enough pulling power without overdoing it.

89onetonsub · 07-13-2005, 03:10 AM

Give it a good tune up with quality/performance parts.
flip the air cleaner top and a new filter
gap the spark plugs a little more than stock
lube everything
driving/ fog lights
a trany cooler if you dont have one

A few simple ideas for now
welcome to the sub life

vaultnjay · 07-13-2005, 11:27 AM

Thanks a lot for the info. Do you think I need to change the dist, or just get a performance cap and rotor, better plugs, and wires, coil? How about exhaust options, I dont know if it is worth the money, I live in CA so smog rules are a pain but it is smogged untill 2008. I am just looking to get the most HP, and gas mileage I can. Thanks for the info.

twxsby · 07-13-2005, 11:43 PM

I just had my 350 rebuilt. Edelbrock headers, intake, and cam. 2-1/2" pipes, no "H" (balancing) pipe. I got 11.4 mpg coming home from Mammoth after 4th of July weekend, A/C full blast the entire trip. I thought that was great (before the rebuild, I was getting 8 mpg). This board told me not to pull more than 10K#'s, but I have a th700R4 Trans. I would also agree, add a / another tranny cooler.

twxsby · 07-13-2005, 11:46 PM

Oh, by the way, Nice looking truck! That stock grill looks pretty good to me.

07-06-2005, 04:04 PM	#1
vaultnjay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Napa CA Posts: 8	Help me dial in my 88 3/4 4x4 Hey guys, This is my first suburban and I need to dial it in. I have an 88 3/4 4x4 AT W/350. 100k runs solid. I need to know where to buy parts, what are the trick mods to do. I will be towing with it a little so my main concerns are Engine/ Interior/ Grille, lighting etc. Thanks for you advice. Attached Images

07-12-2005, 02:24 PM	#2
big87burban Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 43	i have a lift if you interested i have a 12" suspension im taking off of my 87 burban if your interested,i'll take 300 + what ever shipping will be. the only reason im taking it off is to install a 15" suspension

07-12-2005, 09:45 PM	#4
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	towing and raising aren't usually good combinations. for vault i would sayswap out some of the OEM equipment such as distributor assembly, wire plugs and such for the higher end Accel or better. A smoother flowing TBI would help out but I'm not sure who make anything work a crap anymore outside of Edelbrock. Keeping it close to stock will allow more than enough pulling power without overdoing it. __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

07-13-2005, 11:27 AM	#6
vaultnjay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Napa CA Posts: 8	Thanks guys... Thanks a lot for the info. Do you think I need to change the dist, or just get a performance cap and rotor, better plugs, and wires, coil? How about exhaust options, I dont know if it is worth the money, I live in CA so smog rules are a pain but it is smogged untill 2008. I am just looking to get the most HP, and gas mileage I can. Thanks for the info.

07-13-2005, 11:43 PM	#7
twxsby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 81	I just had my 350 rebuilt. Edelbrock headers, intake, and cam. 2-1/2" pipes, no "H" (balancing) pipe. I got 11.4 mpg coming home from Mammoth after 4th of July weekend, A/C full blast the entire trip. I thought that was great (before the rebuild, I was getting 8 mpg). This board told me not to pull more than 10K#'s, but I have a th700R4 Trans. I would also agree, add a / another tranny cooler. __________________ 84 K-20 Burb 94 Ranger 4X4

07-13-2005, 03:10 AM	#5
89onetonsub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lancaster CA Posts: 10	Give it a good tune up with quality/performance parts. flip the air cleaner top and a new filter gap the spark plugs a little more than stock lube everything driving/ fog lights a trany cooler if you dont have one A few simple ideas for now welcome to the sub life

07-13-2005, 11:46 PM	#8
twxsby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 81	Oh, by the way, Nice looking truck! That stock grill looks pretty good to me. __________________ 84 K-20 Burb 94 Ranger 4X4

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