The 96s are notorious for their feeble front brakes
i believe that any 454 bbc head will bolt up to any 454 Block. But some heads are beter then others. I would find out the specs of the head before installing.
Does it leak on the passenger front flooor?
If you install the correct size tires for these large wheels.
First off I do not recommend Fram filters. There are much better quality filters on the market for the same price. AC Delco, Purolator, Bosch, Wix, any of these filters are of higher quality. Any auto-parts store that sells filters can tell you the correct size for your suburban.
In any race, the car and the driver can play a part - a 454 is just an engine - it does matter what it is installed in. A 454 should be able to beat a 2005 Ford Lightning in any car, but not necessarily in a Chevy truck.
pretty much any 454 exhaust manifold will fit
The pump is used to inject fresh air in to the exhaust system at the catalytic converter. The goal is for the oxygen to react with the catalyst and heat to burn up any unburnt hydrocarbons left over from the combustion process. The catalyst in your 1985 Suburban probably quit working about 15 years ago. Unless you replace the converter the pump is having zero effect upon your vehicles emissions. Considering your speaking of a 454 cubic inch engine removing the pump will also have little effect upon your engine either. It takes less than 0.125 horse power to turn it. My suggestion is remove the 454 infact in this day and age I suggest removing the Suburban if at all possible The savings in fuel cost could net you a new car payment.
If not it could always be rebuilt.
Can't find any information on the 454 ever being installed in a 2500. Do a Google search and see what you find. GM did put a 454 in the 2500. I believe that the horsepower rating is about 290. Unfortunately i don't know about torque. i own a 98 k2500 with a 454,The Vortec 454 stock puts out 290HP 410TQ,
i've changed many lower intake gaskets on that motor.
It might have some other problems on the motor or any other place in the car.
any run of the mill PS fluid can be used in a Chevy truck/SUV. in a pinch u may sub in ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid.)