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  1. big_mike

    Well......bought a new truck

    I had planned on getting my 97’ Z71 fixed but with everything it needed plus shop labor it put me over budget pretty good for the cash I ended up with available. Sooooo I took some of my budget and decided to put it down on a newer truck. Ended up finding a mint 2004 Z71 5.3/4L60 with 160k on...
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    Front end overhaul

    I’m about to get my 97’ Z71 back on the road finally and will be rebuilding the front end first. I’ve got some parts in my Summit cart but wanna make sure I’m not missing something. Moog inner tie rod end (x2) Moog outter tie rod end (x2) Moog tie rod sleeves (x2) Moog pitman arm Moog idler arm...
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    GM crate engines?

    Hey guys, anyone here used the GM replacement engine for the 96-98 full size trucks? I see they offer 2 different Vortec headed motors. One is listed as a standard replacement with 2 bolt mains while the other is listed as a HD version which comes with 4 bolt mains and I believe different...
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    OBS Catch Can

    Ok, I searched and really didn't find much. Is anyone running one on the 96-98 5.7 vortec? I noticed some oiling in the intake passages while I was cleaning it up for paint. So I'm thinking it might be a good idea to add one. I'm curious about clean mounting locations and plumbing. Pics would be...
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    rebuilding stock vortec heads

    Ok, so I'm on a pretty tight budget. Got the tahoe tore down and hadn't planned on doing the heads but figured at this point why not. I'm planning on cleaning the heads, valves, new valve stem seals, new LS6 springs with comp retainers and hand lapping the valves. I have been looking online at...
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    PS pump and pulley

    Ok, I'm getting frustrated now. I bought a pulley puller and first tried to use it with the provided small rod that inserts into the pump shaft. That stripped the end of the threads on the bigger center bolt within about 5 turns of the wrench. So I watched a couple videos just to make sure I...
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    5.7 vortec timing set

    What is everyone running? Are you replacing the entire set gears and chain or only chain? Also I noticed they offer a few different tooth widths as well, which one is for a set of stock gears if only doing a chain?
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    PS pump replacement

    I was originally gonna just buy the EVO bypass pipe and run the stock pump but it's leaking pretty good and it's only like $20 more for this complete pump assembly with the bypass installed. Has anyone used this pump? I'm gonna also by new lines as well.
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    new distributor ?'s

    Working away on the Tahoe and decided to go ahead and do lower intake gaskets. So since I have to pull the old crap stock distributor, I figured I'd go back in with a nice metal or billet body unit with steel gear. I'm looking at a couple options. Has anyone used the A1auto dizzy? it's got an...
  10. big_mike

    1999 Tahoe rebirth

    Well gents, it's been a long time coming. She hasn't really moved much the last 2yrs due to a few issues. But I finally started to aquire some parts. I need to get some more pics to add but here she is as she sits. I installed the new Delco pump already before snapping pics, but I'll upload some...
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    Bondo question

    Ok, so my usage of body filler is extremely limited and with what I'm wanting to do I wasn't sure if it would work. I have an idea for the stock larger capacity airbox. I was thinking about smoothing it out and painting it gloss black. Just not sure how well bondo would work on that plastic...
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    valve covers

    Ok, let's talk vortec valve covers. Wasn't sure where to stick this so if it needs moved feel free..I'm in the process of replacing my fuel system and cleaning up under the hood. Since I'm also removing the valve covers to replace the gaskets I plan on cleaning them up and most likely painting...
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    under hood eye candy

    Ok, so who has done what? I'm one of those guys who even on my daily driver if I replace things or remove them I have a had time leaving them alone, lol. I need to get some pics of my current project which is what made me think of this thread. I can't find much on gmt400 custom engine bays. I...
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    Curious dash harness question

    I took the cluster out of my 1999 Tahoe to paint the needles white and put LEDs in the cluster. I noticed to the immediate right of the cluster there was 2 extra pigtails wrapped in a factory foam. It's got factory plugs on the end. I was thinking maybe they are rear wiper and fog light...
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    door panels

    Hey guys, I'm working on my Tahoe door panels and was wondering who has dyed the carpet section at the bottom. I'm wondering what type of dye would work best. I have used aerosol dye on carpet before and it left it kinda crunchy feeling. So I'm wondering if some fabric dye in a spray bottle...
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    cluster needles

    Ok, so I know the clear looks good with blue LEDs in the cluster but has anyone done white or silver for a little better daytime look than just clear? I would think both those colors would still look good with the blue. I'm trying to decide what route to go on my Tahoe. I just ordered a new...
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    Tahoe window seals??

    I have been looking and can't find alot of info on this. It seems most just replace the entire window. All I want is the black outer seal, my glass is good but the seal is starting to get weird little warping spots on the exterior. I'm guessing just from age and sun exposure since I have no...
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    1999 Tahoe system

    Ok, been a long time since I have planned out a sound system. As I get older my taste has changed, not really in type of music I like but from what I want from a system. I have also never done one with 6 speakers not including the sub, so I wanna make sure I'm not making a dumb move, lol...
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    Walbro fuel pump assembly

    Anyone used the Walbro complete pump/bucket/float OE style replacement unit?? I didn't even know they sold one until I looked directly on their site. It's listed as part# TU435 and only $158.70 for the 4 door MPI version 5.7 engine code R, the 2 door model for some reason is part# TU435 and list...
  20. big_mike

    Heads, let's talk....

    Ok, so I'm doing lots of parts research on my build and I'm trying to decide what the best route would be. Port/polish/valve job stock heads Or Summit Racing replacement heads I have had worked over stock heads on my LS motor and they were great while saving me about 1k over aftermarket heads...
  21. big_mike

    porting

    Has anyone on here messed with porting/polishing their stock lower intake, tb and heads all together? If so we're the results noticeable enough to spend the money on? I just can't justify the cost of an aftermarket intake for the vortec heads and I doubt I will exceed the stock fuel system with...
  22. big_mike

    Let's talk spider injection

    Ok, so I stumbled upon something I found very interesting. I know I will be upgrading the spider in both my 97 Z71 and my 99 Tahoe eventually so I have been doing my research well ahead of time. Now I know the OE system is poppets and the replacement is upgraded to actual injectors, while still...
  23. big_mike

    EGR question

    Ok guys, been a long time since I have been on the board but I have still been lurking around. I'm getting around to working on my 1999 Tahoe 5.7 vortec. Here is my question, I'm wanting to ditch the EGR while redoing the exhaust. Now I have heard some say you have to have it tuned out. Is...
  24. big_mike

    help with 1999 tahoe stumbling

    ok guys, need a little help. My wifes tahoe just started to buck/stumble about a week ago. I took it to have the codes read and it has a MAF code, camshaft position sensor code and random misfire. Money is kinda tight right now so I cant just replace everything unless absolutely necessary. any...
  25. big_mike

    Added another GMT400 to my stable

    Made a run up to Wichita, KS yesterday to get the wife a new ride. Found this on auto-trader & called on it Saturday, never got a call back & figured it sold fast. Its a 99' Tahoe LT 4wd. All power/leather/black/rear air & only 136k miles on it. Guy was asking $5k for it. So yesterday about 3pm...

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