Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[Rocket Man]

I’m hoping so too. That’s what my heat shields did too- turned white but didn’t burn through. But inside those white areas I had a couple wires burn, twice on the same ones. Both are hard to keep off the headers.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I’m hoping so too. That’s what my heat shields did too- turned white but didn’t burn through. But inside those white areas I had a couple wires burn, twice on the same ones. Both are hard to keep off the headers.

Maybe you guys just aren't driving fast enough to get some air in there too cool them down...

 

[Rocket Man]

Maybe you guys just aren't driving fast enough to get some air in there too cool them down...

Negative sir. Quite the opposite lol.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I’m hoping so too. That’s what my heat shields did too- turned white but didn’t burn through. But inside those white areas I had a couple wires burn, twice on the same ones. Both are hard to keep off the headers.

Zip ties are your friend.

 

[Rocket Man]

Zip ties are your friend.

Yes but that ruins the look of my engine bay! Anyway... the wires came today. I'll wait until the red shields come before installing them but they definitely are nice wires, and huge conductors. Here's comparisons between AC Delco OEM's, MSD Superconductors, and the Taylor 10.4 mm Race wires. Small to big. I also like how the Taylors have a place to grip the boot at the plug so you don't have to fight removing them.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yes but that ruins the look of my engine bay! anyway... the wires came today. I'll wait until the red shields come before installing them but they definitely are nice wires, and huge conductors. Here's comparisons between AC Delco OEM's, MSD Superconductors, and the Taylor 10.4 mm Race wires.

No comparison. I originally had oem wires, they didn't last long at all. You shouldn't have any problems with the Taylors.

 

[PG01]

Or you can get one of these dumb things red, may be easier to grab the boot hard enough without loosing the internals...I don’t know just idea-ing ya

 

[Rocket Man]

Or you can get one of these dumb things red, may be easier to grab the boot hard enough without loosing the internals...I don’t know just idea-ing yaView attachment 206326

That's OK, I like using my fingers....that came out weird...

 

[PG01]

That's OK, I like using my fingers....that came out weird...

 

[Tonyrodz]

That's OK, I like using my fingers....that came out weird...

It is red tho

 

[HiHoeSilver]

It is red tho

Gross.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Gross.

 

[Rocket Man]

Got the shields today. They're a bit longer than the Ebay ones and tighter where they go around the plug end which makes them harder to get on. I installed a couple but I need to pull my wheels and inner fender liners to get better access. But I'm also in the process of putting together the 1500 bumper for The Machine. Priorities.

 

[Rocket Man]

This seems like a lot just to install plug wires but since the headers this is how I do it with The Beast. Oh well it gave me a chance to clean the Wilwoods.

 

[Rocket Man]

I got the 05 underhood fuse cover today so I can have an access cover for the efan relays and fuses since the 02’s didn’t have one. I would have needed to remove the fender brace and main fuse cover to access them if something was to blow. It still leaves a lot to be desired since the brace is still kind of in the way but it’s better. I can get to most of them.

 

[Onebad1983]

Gotta let us know how you make out. I've had mine over 1 yr with 0 issues--granted I'm not supercharged--YET! I think you'll be good. They have the nice boots that are made for headers.

You said yet. It should happen soon then

 

[Onebad1983]

Maybe you guys just aren't driving fast enough to get some air in there too cool them down...

I drive my STOCK 'Hoe like a bat outta hell. I KNOW Mark drives his harder than mine!

 

[Tonyrodz]

You said yet. It should happen soon then

True, true.

 

[95escahoe]

I got the 05 underhood fuse cover today so I can have an access cover for the efan relays and fuses since the 02’s didn’t have one. I would have needed to remove the fender brace and main fuse cover to access them if something was to blow. It still leaves a lot to be desired since the brace is still kind of in the way but it’s better. I can get to most of them.

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That’s perfect I just ordered the same thing the same person you got yours from had another on EBay


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[Rocket Man]

That’s perfect I just ordered the same thing the same person you got yours from had another on EBay


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Be sure to check the fuse diagram on the new lid. I had to reuse my old one so the fuses match the diagram.