Mikeyss Build Thread

[mikeyss]

The guys shop I'm using to do the work has ties to various vendors, so I won't be paying full price. Before this weekend's fiasco, the cam, headers, and all of the gaskets I was at around 3k. Looks like I'll be dishing out another 5 - 6k

 

[randeez]

With as rare as it it, I'm planning on keeping it forever. It is also hard to find a vehicle that just...fits... If that makes sense. I always to a double take when I park it, if I wake up in the middle of the night, I look outside to make sure it's ok, haha. I love my hoe...

lol nah i get it man (obviously) any plans for future power adder? i used to love to go through the drop down menus on TSP , i would spend more on rods, stick with the stock crank or spend less on it

 

[George B]

With as rare as it it, I'm planning on keeping it forever. It is also hard to find a vehicle that just...fits... If that makes sense. I always to a double take when I park it, if I wake up in the middle of the night, I look outside to make sure it's ok, haha. I love my hoe...

Many people would’t understand the “double take” but I get it. I do it too!

 

[Dantheman1540]

With as rare as it it, I'm planning on keeping it forever. It is also hard to find a vehicle that just...fits... If that makes sense. I always to a double take when I park it, if I wake up in the middle of the night, I look outside to make sure it's ok, haha. I love my hoe...

Hang on I'm confused about why its rare, forgive my ignorance as I'm still illiterate when it comes to NNBS.

I totally understand the keep it forever mentality. It's hard to think of something that will do more than a well built SUV.

Also I'm stoked to watch to build up.

 

[mikeyss]

Hang on I'm confused about why its rare, forgive my ignorance as I'm still illiterate when it comes to NNBS.

I totally understand the keep it forever mentality. It's hard to think of something that will do more than a well built SUV.

Also I'm stoked to watch to build up.

Late 2008, and all of 2009 Tahoe LTZ had the option of having a 6.2 instead of the 5.3. There were around 700 made this way, and I was lucky to find one.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Late 2008, and all of 2009 Tahoe LTZ had the option of having a 6.2 instead of the 5.3. There were around 700 made this way, and I was lucky to find one.

Very cool, I want a 6.2 next time my Tahoe engine fails me. Its crazy how potent they are compared to an LQ.

 

[iamdub]

Late 2008, and all of 2009 Tahoe LTZ had the option of having a 6.2 instead of the 5.3. There were around 700 made this way, and I was lucky to find one.

Even more rare as a 2WD.

 

[mikeyss]

Block, rotating assy, and some odds and ends are on the way. Had a setback this past weekend, my other half had a co worker test positive for covid, so we are doing our part and got the test and have isolated until we know results.

I have a new question though..

Now that I have to remove the block, the torque converter will be exposed... I am thinking of spending $600 on a summit 2400 RPM converter that supports up to 600 hp. Should I get it, or stick with the stock stall. I know the cam I picked will be ok with stock stall, but I'm sure it'll be better with a better stall. This is what I'm considering.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-700345

 

[randeez]

Horrible idea...

 

[iamdub]

Block, rotating assy, and some odds and ends are on the way. Had a setback this past weekend, my other half had a co worker test positive for covid, so we are doing our part and got the test and have isolated until we know results.

I have a new question though..

Now that I have to remove the block, the torque converter will be exposed... I am thinking of spending $600 on a summit 2400 RPM converter that supports up to 600 hp. Should I get it, or stick with the stock stall. I know the cam I picked will be ok with stock stall, but I'm sure it'll be better with a better stall. This is what I'm considering.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-700345

A looser stall (within reason) boosts the performance of even a stock engine. My mild-cammed 5.3 has a 2800 and I couldn't imagine it without it now. It acts almost like stock during normal driving. As far as that particular converter from Summit, I couldn't say. There are a lot of factors in determining a cam. You, having a 6-speed with better first and second gears than my lowly 4-speed and with your proposed setup having way more power, it may not be as beneficial. Gonna have to check with the pros. I'd give CircleD a call and have all your specs on hand (engine, cam, vehicle weight, rear gear, etc.). Check with your cam manufacturer to see what stall they'd recommend and compare notes.

Horrible idea...

Not sure if serious...

 

[mikeyss]

Horrible idea...

I know you know your shit, should I leave the converter alone for now? My TSP cam isn't that big, and my 6L80 is doing fine since it's tuned.

 

[randeez]

Not sure if serious...

lol, of course not. the answer to more mods is always yes.

but i agree with dub, the vague-ness of that summit converter is what i wouldnt be sure of its more likely geared towards camaros. circle d (or converter manufacturer of your choice) will take into account vehicle and mods. and i think the 278mm from circle d is the same price, 599?


the cam i had in my 6.2 was very similar 218/228 iirc, it will like some converter. i could prob send you the tune from back then and be pretty close

 

[mikeyss]

Went to the shop today to do more tear down and got the engine out. The damage could have been a lot worse if I'd actually been driving when the valve seat let loose. The block is definitely salvageable and will most likely get a rebuild and go into my 06 SD someday. The crank may not be able to be reused though. Here's some pictures.

 

[mikeyss]

A few more pics:

Oh, I someone asked about the lifters I got some time ago:

But somehow these arrived even though I wrote them off months ago, not sure what ones I'll use now.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Went to the shop today to do more tear down and got the engine out. The date could have been a lot worse if I'd actually been driving when the valve seal let loose. The block is definitely salvageable and will most likely get a rebuild and go into my 06 SD someday. The crank may not be able to be reused though. Here's some pictures.

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CARNAGE!! Lucky you can save the block tho.

 

[iamdub]

...could have been a lot worse if I'd actually been driving when the valve seal let loose.

*valve SEAT
Wanted to correct that in case others that don't know the prior story read it and might get scared of their leaky valve seals. lol

The block is definitely salvageable and will most likely get a rebuild and go into my 06 SD someday. The crank may not be able to be reused though.

That wouldn't be any real loss. The crank will have to come out anyway to have the reluctor ring changed to run it on a Gen3 harness and PCM.

 

[iamdub]

...But somehow these arrived even though I wrote them off months ago, not sure what ones I'll use now.

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IMO, it's kind of a toss-up. IIRC, the Comps call for significantly less preload than stock lifters. I'd research to see which, if either, would complement the cam better than the other.

 

[mikeyss]

[QUOTE="iamdub, post: 1504849, member: 48691 *valve SEAT
Wanted to correct that in case others that don't know the prior story read it and might get scared of their leaky valve seals. lol[/QUOTE]

Thank you, that's what I meant, lol. I'm a few shots in to my bottle of Makers Mark after the day I've had, lol

 

[mikeyss]

My friend/shop owner said I got a big package today

 

[wjburken]

My friend/shop owner said I got a big package today

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Your friend said you had a big package? Impressive!

Now you get to have fun with it.