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

[Scottydoggs]

did some front end work today. new tie rods idler arm and bracket. the pitman arm i quickly figured out i lacked the tools to get the nut off even. and ive got no idea how you'd even get the puller in place as theres no real room.

so ill have the local shop here change that out, then off for new tires and an alignment. good thing im off for winter so dont really need to go anywhere. fact it was 50 degrees here today was the only reason it got done today. had the box of parts for over 2 months now. failed to find the time till now.

 

[blueinkd]

I think I'd be using a small soldering iron on the circuit boards, maybe a 15-25 watt pencil iron. The gun shown is way too bulky and unwieldy, and could burn the board too easily. I use an Antex Precision that's about 30 years old but is great for small stuff like this, with a chisel tip.

The last pic -- the headlight bulb -- just pushes in and twists (after the other is out). No soldering required.

Is the complete assembly the only option for the headlight switch bulb??

 

[Fless]

Is the complete assembly the only option for the headlight switch bulb??

I don't doubt that someone has replaced just the bulb, but I think it's pretty standard to buy it in one piece. This firm has most, if not all, of the dash bulbs, and I've used them for the 4x4 switch and headlight switch backlighting. I'm not sure about other people's experience, but the blue filters that are on the existing bulbs are about impossible to remove without tearing them, so it's best to get the bulbs with the filter installed, or convert to LEDs. YMMV

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I need to do my AUTO HVAC control now, since my snowflake light is out. Was hoping to pull an HVAC control from something at UPull (for experimental purposes) but haven't found one yet.

 

[Keviebear86]

Ok so this may be a bit of a stretch, but if I were to piece together a supercharger set up for my 2006 Tahoe...who or where do I need to direct my questions to. I may have had a new source of income and I want to put it to good use lol. Happy New Years folks!

 

[Sam Harris]

Ok so this may be a bit of a stretch, but if I were to piece together a supercharger set up for my 2006 Tahoe...who or where do I need to direct my questions to. I may have had a new source of income and I want to put it to good use lol. Happy New Years folks!

I’d be looking at a Whipple, or there are full LSA kits as well from Boost District. Those kits look pretty awesome IMHO. But if you can afford it, you can get a lot more boost from a larger Whipple. Are you looking for a source for parts..? Someone to build you a solution..? Do you need someone to take a built 6.0 off your hands..?

 

[Scottydoggs]

I’d be looking at a Whipple, or there are full LSA kits as well from Boost District. Those kits look pretty awesome IMHO. But if you can afford it, you can get a lot more boost from a larger Whipple. Are you looking for a source for parts..? Someone to build you a solution..? Do you need someone to take a built 6.0 off your hands..?

adding boost has a few factors involved. like a stock bottom end id not put more then 8-10 psi to it. and the base blower units are going to be able to make more psi than that. unless you do a forged bottom end, then 20 plus all day, but then the tranny cant handle that much power. also need larger injectors and maybe a boost a pump or larger fuel pump. and of course the tuning.

as an example of how much can be gained off lower boost, my camaro makes 6.5 psi. cam and headers it made 450 whp. with the blower its got 600 whp. 10-12 psi with meth and or corn id hit 700 whp.

just remember the 4l60 tranny is a pos on stock HP, so you may want to do a 80e up grade as well. or at at least plan for it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

adding boost has a few factors involved. like a stock bottom end id not put more then 8-10 psi to it. and the base blower units are going to be able to make more psi than that. unless you do a forged bottom end, then 20 plus all day, but then the tranny cant handle that much power. also need larger injectors and maybe a boost a pump or larger fuel pump. and of course the tuning.

as an example of how much can be gained off lower boost, my camaro makes 6.5 psi. cam and headers it made 450 whp. with the blower its got 600 whp. 10-12 psi with meth and or corn id hit 700 whp.

just remember the 4l60 tranny is a pos on stock HP, so you may want to do a 80e up grade as well. or at at least plan for it.

That is a badass Camaro @Scottydoggs.

 

[treehan77]

did some front end work today. new tie rods idler arm and bracket. the pitman arm i quickly figured out i lacked the tools to get the nut off even. and ive got no idea how you'd even get the puller in place as theres no real room.

so ill have the local shop here change that out, then off for new tires and an alignment. good thing im off for winter so dont really need to go anywhere. fact it was 50 degrees here today was the only reason it got done today. had the box of parts for over 2 months now. failed to find the time till now.

Loosen the steering box bolts, just loosen not remove, this gives more clearance

 

[Sam Harris]

adding boost has a few factors involved. like a stock bottom end id not put more then 8-10 psi to it. and the base blower units are going to be able to make more psi than that. unless you do a forged bottom end, then 20 plus all day, but then the tranny cant handle that much power. also need larger injectors and maybe a boost a pump or larger fuel pump. and of course the tuning.

as an example of how much can be gained off lower boost, my camaro makes 6.5 psi. cam and headers it made 450 whp. with the blower its got 600 whp. 10-12 psi with meth and or corn id hit 700 whp.

just remember the 4l60 tranny is a pos on stock HP, so you may want to do a 80e up grade as well. or at at least plan for it.

So, what you’re telling me, is since I got my level 3 Performabuilt trans, I’ll need to run 10-12 psi, on my stock 230k bottom end, in order to reuse the fresh, new heads and cam on a billet 366cu in block, with forged rotating assembly..?

 

[Scottydoggs]

So, what you’re telling me, is since I got my level 3 Performabuilt trans, I’ll need to run 10-12 psi, on my stock 230k bottom end, in order to reuse the fresh, new heads and cam on a billet 366cu in block, with forged rotating assembly..?

blow it up then lol then after the goodies i say let her eat, if you can run e85, run it. if not run meth injection, now we can kill the 10 bolt rear lol

 

[nonickatall]

Fixed my steering wheel lights and serviced my brakes

 

[Sam Harris]

blow it up then lol then after the goodies i say let her eat, if you can run e85, run it. if not run meth injection, now we can kill the 10 bolt rear lol

Unfortunately being in Texas now, E85 isn’t readily available, unless you’re pretty close to the largest cities. Closest station that supposedly has it (and who knows what the actual content is.) is 90 miles from me. It sucks because I absolutely love the way she runs on corn! That 10 bolt will hopefully hold up for a little while with my heads / cam upgrades, since I girdled it with a TA Performance cover. We will see..

 

[Alex_M]

I think I'd be using a small soldering iron on the circuit boards, maybe a 15-25 watt pencil iron. The gun shown is way too bulky and unwieldy, and could burn the board too easily. I use an Antex Precision that's about 30 years old but is great for small stuff like this, with a chisel tip.

The last pic -- the headlight bulb -- just pushes in and twists (after the other is out). No soldering required.

With a careful hand, you'll actually have better luck using a high wattage soldering iron in order to not burn components because the required contact time to melt the solder is shorter. Decreases heat dispersal through the components.

 

[Alex_M]

Unfortunately being in Texas now, E85 isn’t readily available, unless you’re pretty close to the largest cities. Closest station that supposedly has it (and who knows what the actual content is.) is 90 miles from me. It sucks because I absolutely love the way she runs on corn! That 10 bolt will hopefully hold up for a little while with my heads / cam upgrades, since I girdled it with a TA Performance cover. We will see..

The rear end all depends on how the trans is tuned and how well your truck hooks. I blew up a 10 bolt in my truck with stock trans and stock 5.3 with an LS3 cam. Sheared the ring gear bolts surprisingly enough, never seen anything like it. 500 miles from home no less.

Building a 9.5 14 bolt for it next time.

 

[blueinkd]

With a careful hand, you'll actually have better luck using a high wattage soldering iron in order to not burn components because the required contact time to melt the solder is shorter. Decreases heat dispersal through the components.

This came in today. Might play with it this weekend.

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[Keviebear86]

Ok so saner heads have prevailed. My half lit idea for a supercharger was shot down the moment I brought it up to my better half. She would rather spend it on other things. So instead I'm getting my boat refinished this winter, and some minor upgrades for the Tahoe. Looking at bolt on side bars, remote start, back up camera, and tinting the windows. The boat will unfortunately suck up most of the extra funds for the time being. Thanks for the information anyway, hopefully one day I'll be able to put it to good use!

 

[MassHoe04]

Ok so saner heads have prevailed. My half lit idea for a supercharger was shot down the moment I brought it up to my better half. She would rather spend it on other things. So instead I'm getting my boat refinished this winter, and some minor upgrades for the Tahoe. Looking at bolt on side bars, remote start, back up camera, and tinting the windows. The boat will unfortunately suck up most of the extra funds for the time being. Thanks for the information anyway, hopefully one day I'll be able to put it to good use!

Boats and airplanes tend to tap the wallet pretty good sometimes... I'm sure it will still be worthwhile to refinish, so you can really enjoy the boat.
I was really impressed with the Boyo brand camera I just got from Crutchfield. It was less than $50, but the quality is pretty impressive. Great visibility at night and has nice wide angle view of things.

 

[Keviebear86]

Boats and airplanes tend to tap the wallet pretty good sometimes... I'm sure it will still be worthwhile to refinish, so you can really enjoy the boat.
I was really impressed with the Boyo brand camera I just got from Crutchfield. It was less than $50, but the quality is pretty impressive. Great visibility at night and has nice wide angle view of things.

I'm not sure of the brand I'll be going with for camera. I have an high end audio shop right around the corner from me and I trust their judgment for recommendations so whatever they say is what I'll do. So far they haven't done me wrong. I'm glad to hear it may be cheaper than my thoughts have lead me to believe. But it is what it is, I'm keeping this Tahoe forever.

 

[mattbta]

Pulled the PCM out to check the service number. Ordered a spare to try bench tuning with my VCX Nano, PCM Hammer, and Tuner Pro to turn on e-fans. Should be here next week. 2004 flex.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Pulled the PCM out to check the service number. Ordered a spare to try bench tuning with my VCX Nano, PCM Hammer, and Tuner Pro to turn on e-fans. Should be here next week. 2004 flex.
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Would it make a difference if you used a pcm from a different year NBS that was non flex fuel? Are the internsl electronics different?