1993 Chevy Silverado Z71- DIY Mods and Upgrades
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- I just wanted to share a video on some of the mods and upgrades I did on my 93Z 71 Silverado I had previously did 1994 that I had done some of the same mods and it really improve the performance and gas mileage for these styles of trucks from 88 to 97 after giving my 1994 Silverado to my son for graduation I found this one over the summer for me and my youngest son to work on together If you have any questions on some of the modifications just drop me a comment hope you enjoy
Very very clean build! She's gotten so much love! Really appreciate the performance advice, just got my throttle body spacer and throttle position sensor ordered after watching this video! My 95 k1500 is getting a whole lot more love
These trucks are classic through and through
The GMT-400. The G.O.A.T.
Thanks for the work you put into the video and the truck. Very helpful in my upcoming 94 build.
Glad to help. Take look at other video with parts list
Glad I found this video. I’m about to pick up my first 90’s era truck that’s in decent shape just needs some tlc.
Great job I have a 1990 Silverado. I’m working on thanks for the tips.❤😊
Beautiful!!! I’m currently slowly restoring my 2000 obs Tahoe and it’s amazing!
Thanks man! Glad you watched, I have more in this rebuild and a video on part list
This body style is is one of GMs nicest body styles IMO nowadays that can be made to look bad ass
Soon my 97 C1500 stepside will arrive! I cant wait, she's an absolute beauty with some minor spots.
Sweet obs chevy love these trucks got 97 Silverado
Same here, I did the red one over 10 years and gave to son for graduation
i was gifted a 1993 2wd from my father in law. his engine blew a head gasket. So he and a buddy got a wrecked 1993 z71 and took everything off of it and put on the 2wd. straight body and simply amazing. if you have a insta or Fb i would love to send you some pictures. Your video is awesome. headlights are dope
This only social media I have, but appreciate the comment. These models are the best, my 3rd one, had 1991 full blazer, wish I kept that one
@@200235THSS2037 Those headlkights where did you get them ?
Amazon
Congratulations you will love it
love that hood ornament , and bravo that was a well done video .
Thanks, came With hood emblem ,I was gonna. Remove it but. Ended up really liking it. A unique touch. Thanks for watching
Cool truck! Currently I’m restoring my grandpas 94 z71 Silverado and sure could use some tips! I’m thinking on long tube headers for a start! What do you recommend?
I have a 1993 gmc sierra long bed wt model love it man
Looking good. Way to do it. Thanks for posting.
Show the coolest part under the hood its the retractable light on the fender behind the battery lol
Nice truck! You replaced a ton of parts - curious if all of that stuff needed to be replaced, or if you were just updating older, working parts?
I am guilty of sonetimes replacing old working parts for no reason other than to have new working parts that look better than the old working parts did... Also, it gives me a reason to hang out in the garage and drink a few cold beers.
Depends on what parts you are referencing. The Emission stuff, yeah, nice to start fresh with AC Delco, the EGR was bypassed and the O2 sensor and PVC valve was bad. With those and replacing the Spark Wires and Dist Cap with AC Delco, no idea issues, runs like a dream, I mean smooth man. The rest was upgrade TBI for a bit more performance with the TBI spacer, Open Air Filter, and Jet Chip. Valve covers was for looks. If you have any questions on specific part or parts drop me a message. thanks for watching!!
Iam very proud, nice job that best way fixs old tbi,,,, old truck needs 3.73 4.11 gears and that would be awesome
Ryan this is exactly what I was looking for I have a 94 Chevy can you please show me how you did your halos with the 4-Hi mod
Absolutely, I’ll get video done tomorrow. I also wanted to show final work under bed so will do that too
@@200235THSS2037 Thank you I can’t wait to see it
@@israelalonzo3883 video done
Love the exhaust!
Clean truck! Where did you get the taillights? Thx
Those particular one from Amazon
@200235THSS2037 Alright, thank you! Do you have a link to them BTW? I'm looking for some like that for my truck
AmeriLite for 1988-1999 Chevy GMC C/K Full Size Tahoe Suburban Crystal Red C-Type LED Tube Tail Lights Set - Passenger and Driver Side
@@200235THSS2037 Thank ya! Appreciate it!
Love this truck!!
I have almost the same exact truck. But I have the old rally wheels with the center From like 79 on it. And my truck has a black interior outside's white. I have 32 niddle grapplers
Good video, nice truck, seriously!😮
Just bought a 95 step side Z71 needs some tlc on the interior. The outside and motor are nice. Do want to do the lights single sliding window and the tailgate badge. I know you said in the video where you got alot of your parts from but can you give me some of your favorite places to get parts from great video love the truck
Especially the door handles/ door panels, glove box and dash info
LMHC truck for like original replacement parts like the Tailgate CHEVROLET, but most found lights and back glass on Amazon. Rick auto also good to get one ac delco parts for emission parts. LMC also now had a full dash oem part, not just the overlay
@@bryanrenfroe407can’t get original door panels, keep the stock ones and try to fix em or go to bone yard. I need to find grey ones to put back in my sons 93, the aftermarket one are horrible and cheap
Nice truck, is it possible to know where did you buy the running board “steps”
TAC side steps on Amazon
What is the purpose of adding a jet chip to your ecm? Really nice video. This is really helpful for my 93' GMC Sierra 5.7 I just got.
Adjust full/air mixture, shift points, overall performance.
Awesome truck! 😎
Thanks, been meaning to post one last video. Replaced rear brakes and differential cover. Got frame and under bed sandblasted and rust coated and painted. She is all done! Just a new paint job in distance future. Time to find another
Don’t sell your truck. No matter what someone offers don’t sell it. I have a 91 c3500 454 and it’s the most reliable truck I’ve owned. My new ford and then Chevy all had lots of issues with transmissions sensors and engine defects. Rockauto and Amazon has all the parts you need for cheap
That is not an option. Love my other ObS and gave to son. This one I am keeping, need find another to resto with 12 year old son
@@200235THSS2037 what is the brand for the headlights and taillights?? Please!!
I just did complete smoke euro h lights and signals lenses with leds
Whoa 😲😳 sounds awesome 😎
If I wanna do a solid axle swap on the front
Spokennoise I do not have the push button.I have the shifter on the floor
@@OldChevy79 what is wrong with axle you want to swap?
@@200235THSS2037 I don't know yet
You should tint it and install rock lights ❤
Question; where did you get a center cargo light? That style is hard to find.
And where did you get the kit for headlights relay ?
Hey, thanks for watching. I got both of them at LMC truck.
@@200235THSS2037 thank you. And your truck came out great 👍. I’m slowly building mine.
great video and truck. do you recommend doing tire changes, lifts, light fixture changes and other body or under hood changes before getting a truck painted? i’m looking to completely redo my dad’s truck which will be mine in future. he has a red 94 silverado and the paint is so faded, lots of body rust too. i think the paint should come last but i’m not sure if that could interfere with lights and stuff that still need to be changed. i wouldn’t want to scratch new paint lol.
Depends if doing full body , engine bay and frame or just exterior. They takeout and tape up windows and lights. Just not any trim. I had my 1994 red paint done, bottom was rhino lined after repaired cab corners that rusted out.
@@200235THSS2037 just exterior. i don’t think i’ll do the frame or engine bay. it has a lot of rust though so maybe that rhino line paint would be good in the engine bay and underneath, maybe the frame too. i just didn’t know if i should go ahead and replace lights before it’s painted or wait. also, what do you recommend for rust? removing it and protecting where it was so no more starts?
LMC truck sells a lot of the body panels so depending where your rust is I would have that replaced. corner of cabs always the where rust starts. They have cab corners extended cabs and for standard cab but they also have quarter panels etc. on my 1994 that’s what I did I bought the cab corner had my mechanic cut it out and replace and then rhino line below the trim. on my 93 rust isn’t bad but I did have them sandblast Rust prevent and under spray the bottom I have a video that shows that. As for lights they Are in the grill so they tape up the grill anyway that includes the lights
Only thing I removed for my paint job on the 94 was the bedliner toolbox the chrome trim that some have around the wheel wells and the door opening and takeoff any bug guards or window guards they will tape and paint around your Chevy lay band on the tailgate etc.
Another good site is Rock Auto.
Best thing to do is to get the stuff you want lights / external wise then remove all your old ones before sending it off to paint. Once it's done you can install the new housings and everything with new bolts and screws. As for frame just get it cleaned up and coated. Body shops can do it and it doesn't take long. Do not bed line over rust, bed liners is a notorious shit head for capturing moisture. There's proper under coatings for that.
After looking for a used replacement truck and seeing the prices that people want for them a few months ago, I decided to get a new 383 stroker to replace my original 350 in my 1997 GMC Sierra K1500. I’m thinking about replacing the stock spider injection system with an aftermarket multiport injection system or swap out for a carburetor, to get more power and torque for towing a small trailer. I’m also wanting to swap the grill and badges for chevy Silverado ones with led lights like your truck.
I was looking for truck with good exterior and interior with any miles on original engine cause I wanted to do the Sam, drop TBI 383 stroker in it. Maybe on the next one😁
How much did the resto cost overall?
What's a few mods for mileage? Great air filter,new fuel system like fuel pump, fuel tank,air intake manifold? 🤔
I did do fuel pump, open air filter, try to get ac Delco emissions parts, I did TBI spacer and Injector spacer, and then the stage 1 chip (prom)
@@200235THSS2037 and that'll help with good mileage? As I recently bought a '93 ext cab reg box but has a 305 .. why I'm asking to make sure before I start spending away 😅
I know the filter is Spectre but where did you get the housing for it? Love the Black with Red writing
That was on Amazon
Nice truck , where did you get the valve covers and headers from?
Both LMC Truck or Amazon
Stay tuned after winter storm will do another exhaust demo as I have put several hundred miles on it and they now have there true note/tone. Sounds awesome!!
Im still waiting sir!
@@michaeljoseph2036 waiting for what?
How's your fuel economy with the 350? Great find. Super nice truck.
Average 11.5-12mpg
@@200235THSS2037 Wow, I have a '94 white with blue interior, basically the same truck with the 350TBI 4l60E with 123K on it, and I get 15 city 19 hwy.
On the tbi spacer does that make the truck wind up more rpms before shifting?? Both of the trucks are very sharp love seeing the 30 years old trucks being taking care of
The spacer gives better air/fuel mixture. The prom makes it shift at higher RMP when having to get on it. Mine goes to about 4000-4200 if getting on jt
Did your throttle body spacer actually make a difference? Also did the one you purchase make that whistling sound, that is known to come from a throttle body spacer.
Yea noticeable difference with my set up, which was fuel pressure spring, dual exhaust with headers, TB spacer, open air filter and stage 1 performance chip. Since adjusted fuel/air intake and exhaust, the stage 1 chip improves take off, shifting and gas mileage, still averaged 11.5-12 mpg, with added 25 go. No noise or whistles at all. Also I only run AC Delco emissions and ignition parts. Run like a dream, no hesitation, no rough idle or cold start issue at all
Those valve covers work like oem? Been looking at one but I was told anything besides the factory black ones were prone to leaks. Thank you for your input if they hold up could I get a link? Building my first 5.7
Yes, purchased with gaskets no leaks, but have to swap oil fill side and use breather valve
What name wheels does your sons truck have on? Very nice
Dick Cepek
@@200235THSS2037 you’re the man
What about the size of rim? I’m really digging your sons truck setup. I got a red one as well and will be doing basically the same on it 😁
And tires 😅
1993 33x12.5x20
1994 LT305/70R16
where did you find the ac vent clips? been looking but can’t find anything
LMC truck, best way. Can find on eBay, maybe Amazon but LMC has easy process based on year and model. Also try Rockauto
How did you get the engine bay looking so clean, I have a 1990 and want to clean it up a bit.
There is great CZcams video I found, first Dry clean with stiff brush and vacuum and rag, then a quick wet clean , cover distributer and then dressing, I like using 303 Protectant.
@@200235THSS2037 thank you looks awesome definitely will be trying it out
Looking for next project truck, send me message if you know of any out there
Do you mind if I ask you to send me the info about the lights sr? I have a 97,I think they’ll fit on it
Question, I thought about the new lens and LED headlight conversion for my diesel suburban. Are the new headlights made for the LED or did you just add LED bulbs to it ? I see many posts how an LED bulb needs a housing made for LED to throw the light correctly. How are they at night in all seriousness ? I will to the all 4 on high kit but wonder if I should get halogen or LED.
I just got the LED bulbs and they work really well if you look in the video I have the headlights at night they do really well with the four light relay. You can also check my other video that has a list of items I used
hello friend where did you grab your rear window I had not looked at it and I liked it for mine mine is 1990 k1500 do you think there is one the same?
Got it on eBay, should fit 88-94
Where did you get the air filter kit and where did you get the valve covers and where did you get the headers
Those from Amazon. I have video with my parts list on my channel.
Nice truck. Can I get all of the above on what u did lights, and engine work. I have a 94 and want to do the same thing. Thanks
Sure I did a lot on the Red 94. What specifically are you looking for? The relay for brights and/or halos?
Give me other contact and can send ya parts I got. If need others mods or how I did hit me up and I’ll of video for ya
See my other video, put up list
When are u goin to show the red one chevy k1500.. that a good looking truck too
Lol thanks, that was my first project. Gave to son for graduation present. He off at college.
AW man . Well that’s good . Now it can always be in the family. Lol
Sweet truck were u get headlights from
Good ale Amazon
would you like to get some free wheel lights?
nice
Tell us about the JET chip man!!
See it right here thanks for watching…czcams.com/video/KEcrOqAEatY/video.html
Where did you find the aftermarket bed light? My 1993 light doesn’t work and it is very yellowed and the rubber is perished anyway
Got it off LMC Truck
Does spacer add power and did you do a chip upgrade. Does you truck have a cam or is it stock.
Spacer changes the air fuel mixture and yes, I did use stage one chip as I also did true dual exhaust with headers And updated the fuel regulator
Do you do a cat delete on you exhaust.
No, got small separate ones for each pipe, did true duel exhausts
Where did you find the air cleaner adapter
@@OldChevy79 can you give me more details on what part? The air pan, mounting bolt?
@@200235THSS2037 I don't remember what I was asking if I think about it, I'll get back to you
What step rails are those? Been trying to find them. I have a 96 original z71 3 door ext cab and mine doesn’t have those black step rails
LMCTruck
What fuse you wired lights too
Same as headlight fuse
Hello brother, I’m looking for the relay, can you tell me which one you put in there, I got hyperflash that’s driving crazy every time I put the blinker on.
Thanks
Go to local auto store. Tell them need led relay
Cool thank you!!
how did you learn to do all of this? i want to learn quickly and very badly but idk how to!
Started with the Haynes books, but I have always owned Chevy and the truck/suv are same build wise. This is my 3rd OSB, so learned along the way. Next one hope to find good body and interior and drop in 383 stroker
what relay did you swap for the flashers? i have leds all around for every bulb and cant find a proper answer which ones I need to swap
Local Auto store. Just request turn signal flasher relay for LED.
Where do you buy all you lights,and everything else.what website?
I used several sites, JEGS, Amazon, LMC Truck, take look at my other vid, I have parts list
What’s the website you got the engine off of?
I didn’t get engine for white truck, red I got off Jegs
I want that air filter can i just buy and set it on my tbi or do i have to buy something else to make it fit ?
You will need to remove the old air cleaner screw bolts. I think the air cleaner kit comes with bolts to replace them to secure tbi to manifold. Then use included center screw for cleaner top
Can you do a video on your 94 Chevy?
Be difficult, it’s my sons now and he is at college. What is it you need?
Nothing, if that is the truck in the thumbnail? It looks really sharp to. I just like seeing what people do to their trucks. And had some info on tbi’s I wanted to email you to see what you think.
where did you get the relay?
Amazon
Where is the grille from???
I did not replace grill. But I know Amazon, Rick auto and LMCTruck has them
Where did you buy the led headlights housing? What model #?
Amazon -AmeriLite C-Shape LED Tube , LMC Truck also sells it
Where did you purchase that cover for the dash.
LMC truck or Amazon
Flowmaster Super 10 2/2 inlet and outlet
Beefy sounding exhaust 😎💯 for mileage I'm just going to go with the Super 40
Wonder if it's the same brown and green on a 98 for the 4 hi mod?
The OBS was from 88-98, so would guess same
What do you recommend for a 92 two door Tahoe
If 5.7, same engine and can use same setup and mods
What intake manifold, distributor and carb or throttle spacer is it using ?
has the Edelbrock intake, distributor is AC Delco, original carb, but I rebuilt it. And 3 inch throttle spacer.
@@200235THSS2037 its called a throttle body not a carb
Can you give me the exact measurements of the tires and wheels and I'm having a rough idle in my truck what do you suggest it's a 350 engine please help
35x12.5x20 are tires
Rough idle could be many emission items or bad plugs. Is check engine light on?
Nice nice🤌
Where did you get your lift kit?
It’s a rRough Country, was on when I bought it
Where did you order the headlights
Amazon AmeriLite for Chevy C/K, but LMC truck also has same ones
wheel and tire set up ?
Thanks for watching, still trying to nail down exact offset on rims, I believe are -18, overall rims 20x10, tires are 33x12.5x20
I have a 1997 k1500 vortec 5.7 can I get a chip for the computer
Yep should. Look up Jet Performance
Want part of Virginia
What do you mean?
What size of lift is that??
3 in suspension and then the 20in tires (came with purchase)
Wat type muffler u running
Flowmaster super 10
Why NO links ??????
Sorry I’m not a regular CZcamsr. Links for parts, not paid not inserted. I do have another video with my parts list
I have the exact same truck only mines regular 4x4 but I bought it with an issue it takes very long to accelerate and occasionally pops like a back fire anyone have advice to fix?
The popping was very bad at first but I replaced the o2 sensor and it helped a whole lot now it occasionally pops and accelerates pretty slow mines a manual
These TBI are picky design. Start at cheapest and work up to rebuild kit for carb. Kit cheap but need to remove carburetor, at that time you can put in new fuel pressure spring. Backfiring is in the ignition, I only use AC Delco for ignition and all exhaust sensors (ie EGR,TPS, IAC PVC) Replace plugs wires and ignition cap and button with AC delco also. I have headers so can’t use stock plugs but if ya don’t get the AC Delco. O2 sensor affects fuel/air mixture but also make sure age of Cat Converter, those get clogged up and can cause the slow acceleration
@@200235THSS2037 oh ok will do thanks a lot for the help there’s one other thing after driving it around I shut it off and here a clicking coming from the motor it sounds like it’s coming from under the valve covers is that anything to worry about?
@@omarherreros9867 maybe threw a rod. I would assess overall condition of engine if no work has been done and have 200k miles or more I would drop new crate engine in get em for $1500
@@200235THSS2037hey man I just found out about the egr valve the previous owners replaced the manifold with some high performance one and it doesn’t have a mount for the egr valve I was looking for a new one but the bolts bolting down the manifold are straight down which is odd and I can’t seem to find one where the bolts go straight down that have the egr do you know which one I need?
Your Chevy engine will last longer with 10w30 oil.
It needs a cam.
Would like that but bought with new crate so didn’t want to do that at this point
Made new video of exhaust after about 500 miles. See it on my channel
480p 😭
I don't get why CZcams is so hell bent on recommending this era of trucks to me now. I am not getting rid of my 07 with the LM7 it is in every way better.
Stop reminding me of the black 88 Short Box Step Side.
I am not buying another, ffs.
Unless one shows up for a great deal.
Or even a similar Era ford Short Box Reg Cab.
Also I am not sure if you are into subwoofers and what have you but there's this low pro kicker box for around $350 USD I think. Fits in right behind the seat and has plenty of bass without messing up room and still leaving areas on the sides for tools.
Yeah I got kicker box, have videos on that. Thanks for comment
I liked it until the thin blue line bs
Sorry retired cop. Next time call the drug dealer to see if they will save you from crime. You hate us till you need us!
@@200235THSS2037 lmao. I've literally NEVER needed your or any of ya boys in blue help.
Smashing the like button 👍. Could I get ur email. I have a 94 k1500 I'm working on. I have some questions
rkrawczyk08@gmail
Thanks
sO where did yOu get yOur relay switch for all four lights to stay on from..
LMC Truck has them or Amazon
where did you buy the carb spacer?
You can get it from Jeggs , LMC truck, Amazon, and I think you and your local auto parts store