What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[05Single]

I installed new OE style fogs on my Yukon XL:
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Now I just have to make up my mind if I want to see better in the fog, or have them match the switchbacks...

Go hid, see better in the fog and match the switchbacks. Wanna see even better get 3000k.
Most don't realize our fogs are one of the best factory designs out ther believe it or not (gm or other makes). Now days its form over function, what looks best and not what works best.
It's a low and wide beam pattern. Throwing in hids do not produce a glare at eye level.
Unlike the nbs Denali fogs, 07+ tahoe and yukon fogs, and others.

 

[W8TVI]

Go hid, see better in the fog and match the switchbacks. Wanna see even better get 3000k.
Most don't realize our fogs are one of the best factory designs out ther believe it or not (gm or other makes). Now days its form over function, what looks best and not what works best.
It's a low and wide beam pattern. Throwing in hids do not produce a glare at eye level.
Unlike the nbs Denali fogs, 07+ tahoe and yukon fogs, and others.

That is something else I forget to mention about them... they have a very interesting beam pattern. The passenger side throws most of its light to strait down the road and some to the right, and the left sends it mostly to the left of center.
They are WAY better than was on my '04 Monte Carlo.

Edit: the LEDs I was looking at were these ones.

Seems to have good reviews, but I could just get another set of cheap HIDs like I put in my projectors ($30 FTW).

 

[bottomline2000]

Yeah, I'm gonna enjoy it now, because once the intake, headers, and corsa go on, I doubt I'll see 15+ anymore, lol

9.6 mpg my last fill up. A little too much fun was had..I will be installing a wideband this weekend..we need to lean her out lol..

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[W8TVI]

9.6 mpg my last fill up. A little too much fun was had..I will be installing a wideband this weekend..we need to lean her out lol..

I just filled up my truck today... It has got up to 12.23 MPG. Lowest I've had it so far (because of running it to warm it up) was 10.58 MPG.

 

[dhulsey779]

Color pc? White! Silver!

Looking at Black Chrome


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[BigDaddy13440]

I guess I shouldn't feel all that bad about mileage, as I got just over 16mpg on the way from NY to Florida and back two weeks ago... and am currently doing just over 14mpg, driving locally and carrying anywhere from 200-500 lbs in tools and materials in the back of my Yukon XL.

Rolling on 285/75/16 General Grabber ATII's at the moment (32.8"), debating on going with 275/65/20's (34.1") or 35/12.50/20's (34.6") when these wear out. I believe the 275's will fit without putting in the body lift I already have, will definitely need the BL if I go with the 35's.
I know either will affect my mileage when I do, just curious as to how much of a drop in MPG did you guys have when you upsized?

 

[Fosscore]

Just filled up this morning.

165.9 miles
17.078 gallons Premium
9.714mpg

DIC shows
AVG ECON 10.1MPG

Mileage and DIC reset each fill up.

Could always buy a Prius and not run 24s.

 

[05Single]

I bought a V8 knowing to not be ocd or even care about my mpg.


That being said, I would trade my 5.3 for a modified to fit tesla motor in a heartbeat.

 

[jarydM]

I bought a V8 knowing to not be ocd or even care about my mpg.


That being said, I would trade my 5.3 for a modified to fit tesla motor in a heartbeat.

I bought a V8 because the V6 I had before got 15-17mpg, and I figured why not have 100 extra horsepower?

I definitely don't drive my truck FOR fuel economy, I drive it because I love the vehicle, and it does everything I need it to and then some. But getting good mileage is a nice benefit, even if the savings isn't much in the end.

I do everything I can to improve mileage (and increase power) but I know there are things I want to do that will decrease that number (tires, lift, etc) and that's ok. I'm not trying to compete with a prius.

but.... IF they come out with an engine swap for the tesla motor... I would jump on that bandwagon too, haha!

 

[05Single]

I bought a V8 because the V6 I had before got 15-17mpg, and I figured why not have 100 extra horsepower?

I definitely don't drive my truck FOR fuel economy, I drive it because I love the vehicle, and it does everything I need it to and then some. But getting good mileage is a nice benefit, even if the savings isn't much in the end.

I do everything I can to improve mileage (and increase power) but I know there are things I want to do that will decrease that number (tires, lift, etc) and that's ok. I'm not trying to compete with a prius.

but.... IF they come out with an engine swap for the tesla motor... I would jump on that bandwagon too, haha!

v6 trucks/suvs are very minimal in better mpg if at all compared to v6s. My first truck was a v6 Dakota, that's when I knew with a V8 I would only be spending pennies more on gas lol , so exactly like you...why not get the extra 100 hps

 

[jarydM]

v6 trucks/suvs are very minimal in better mpg if at all compared to v6s. My first truck was a v6 Dakota, that's when I knew with a V8 I would only be spending pennies more on gas lol , so exactly like you...why not get the extra 100 hps

I had a V6 Sporttrac, which I really liked, fun little truck. Then it started throwing oil everywhere. Because of a TERRIBLE design, there are two timing chains, and they are held in place by a 0.5" Vinyl pin. if the front one breaks, its 5 dollars and some dirty hands to fix, if the rear one breaks, you have to pull the engine to fix.

I made it look really good, got it running, and traded for the Tahoe. I'll never own a Ford 4.0 again. In anything. Ever.

 

[Fosscore]

Ran her through the touchless wash after filling up.

Nice day to drive her clean.

 

[ATIII]

Well today's the day. She goes in for a tranny rebuild.


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[Tonyrodz]

Well today's the day. She goes in for a tranny rebuild.


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Doing any upgrades?

 

[ATIII]

Doing any upgrades?

It's getting a shift kit, all new everything, Vette servo. Anything else I should inquire about?


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[Tonyrodz]

I think it's called "The Beast". What is that part? I hear it's a huge upgrade over stock, much stronger.

 

[ATIII]

Oh yea, it's getting that as well, that's what failed in it. It's the Sunshell.


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[ATIII]

Technically its considered an SAV(sports activity vehicle) but at the end of the day I still call it a truck lol

Well I just looked up my insurance card and State Farm lists mine as a "Sport Wagon" SMH!

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[jarydM]

Well I just looked up my insurance card and State Farm lists mine as a "Sport Wagon" SMH!

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Well, .... That's embarrassing.

 

[Cattivo]

Sport wagon??? lol wow