if you change the intake manifold to a 6.2l (on the nnbs) then you can run the ls3/ls7 throttle body, not sure if the wire harness is different or not for the tb
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I have an NBS, so sounds like I’d need to look into other options.. oh well, just means I need a new intake as well, right..?
I have an NBS, so sounds like I’d need to look into other options.. oh well, just means I need a new intake as well, right..?
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@BlackBearPerf tune improved the throttle response on my Denali.
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I have an NBS, so sounds like I’d need to look into other options.. oh well, just means I need a new intake as well, right..?
Belt driven intakes are the best intakes
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Oh really... hmmm may have to look into that. Lol
how do you know what engine you have? Ie: l94 l9h etc
it will be in your build sheet or if you do not have that you can decode your vin here, and the engine code will be shown on the last page about 1/2 way down under engine order code.
https://chevroletforum.com/forum/vindecoder.php?vin=1GCUKREC2FF201830
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Broke a record yesterday. Least expensive cost per mile for a tank of fuel yet, twelve cents a mile. This was a transition tank, E15 on top of remnants of E85 for 36% alcohol content. That tank averaged 14.4 MPG.
Filled up with more E15 and somehow wound up with 9% alcohol content. Truck got better than 16 MPG at 85+ MPH for forty miles. If she wasn't up and down on the gas so much it would have been higher. We made a hard run up to the Cape to watch the Space-X launch in person. Ran into miles and miles of traffic and then massive storms. Took a detour but it was still slow going. At 5 minutes till launch, the weather cleared and we found ourselves on a bridge headed towards the ocean. We pulled over and watched and heard the launch. Then I decided to head east to find a bathroom and drive the family past Patrick Air Force Base and then on up to Dixie Crossroads for a delicious early dinner. Well, things didn't quite work out as planned. What should have taken 40 minutes took 4 hours and then it was a 90 minute wait at the restaurant. Other than people walking around with those masks on, you'd never know the Wuhan Flu ever existed. We were not going to wait so we headed home and ate locally.
Truck ran beautifully and had quite a bit of pull even above 90. The mode actuator acted up, it re-directed the air to the defrost vents until I had a chance to shut down and restart the motor. I saw it acting a little squirrely with the Tech-2 a few months ago so we'll order up a new one and replace it. Tech-2 said it was stuck, a B3779 with symptom 61.
The battery's state of charge was 81% and for much of the driving the alternator was not doing much even though the cabin was charging their phones, running the dash cam and keeping the interior at a nice and chilly 66 degrees.
Come to think of it, the truck was facing the launch, wonder if the dash cam still has it? Lemme go look...
Yeah, the camera got it but it's too small to see on screen to bother with.
Filled up with more E15 and somehow wound up with 9% alcohol content. Truck got better than 16 MPG at 85+ MPH for forty miles. If she wasn't up and down on the gas so much it would have been higher. We made a hard run up to the Cape to watch the Space-X launch in person. Ran into miles and miles of traffic and then massive storms. Took a detour but it was still slow going. At 5 minutes till launch, the weather cleared and we found ourselves on a bridge headed towards the ocean. We pulled over and watched and heard the launch. Then I decided to head east to find a bathroom and drive the family past Patrick Air Force Base and then on up to Dixie Crossroads for a delicious early dinner. Well, things didn't quite work out as planned. What should have taken 40 minutes took 4 hours and then it was a 90 minute wait at the restaurant. Other than people walking around with those masks on, you'd never know the Wuhan Flu ever existed. We were not going to wait so we headed home and ate locally.
Truck ran beautifully and had quite a bit of pull even above 90. The mode actuator acted up, it re-directed the air to the defrost vents until I had a chance to shut down and restart the motor. I saw it acting a little squirrely with the Tech-2 a few months ago so we'll order up a new one and replace it. Tech-2 said it was stuck, a B3779 with symptom 61.
The battery's state of charge was 81% and for much of the driving the alternator was not doing much even though the cabin was charging their phones, running the dash cam and keeping the interior at a nice and chilly 66 degrees.
Come to think of it, the truck was facing the launch, wonder if the dash cam still has it? Lemme go look...
Yeah, the camera got it but it's too small to see on screen to bother with.
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Swath, you feeling OK? Was trying to follow the above post and I must have missed the intent....kind of rambles....like a guy we know...
Of course i'm 65 now so ....
Of course i'm 65 now so ....
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I was rambling, little bit of this, little bit of that; useless information! LOL
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I just turned 65.... Useless information is all I have left !! 
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A DOHC LS based motor.... ooooh....
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/750-hp-dohc-ls-based-mercury-racing-motor-roadster-shop/
EDIT: 427 Cubes LS7 block....
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/750-hp-dohc-ls-based-mercury-racing-motor-roadster-shop/
EDIT: 427 Cubes LS7 block....
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Hmm.. wasn’t this already tried in the 90’s by GM..?
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A little known fact, that was the engine designed by Lotus, built by Mercury in Stillwater and used in the FIRST ZR-1 in the C4 for 1989. 405 HP 5.7 liters.
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I remember those. I also remember reading if the customer had a drivetrain related issue, the dealer wasn't allowed to touch it. They were supposed to yank and ship the entire motor back to Lotus. Anyone else remember that?
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I know its not a Yukon/Tahoe... but I cleaned the TB on our 2006 Chev Trailblazer L6 4200. It had a bad idle would stumble etc.
Here is b4. pic
After cleaning on the vehicle w/ TB cleaner old toothbrush, leaning over etc. and using a rag.....
Smooth idle , no surge, etc.
Denali is next....
Here is b4. pic
After cleaning on the vehicle w/ TB cleaner old toothbrush, leaning over etc. and using a rag.....
Smooth idle , no surge, etc.
Denali is next....
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I have also used a toothbrush-sized, soft brass wire brush to get into the tight edges and it also polishes the surface. ( Great for the aluminum outside for clean up)
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I used a toothbrush because plastic bristles just get combusted. Since i did it on the vehicle no metal bristles. 219k miles on this old bear. Owes us nothing
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