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

    Wow. Thats good to hear. So far they have been responsive to my questions as well. So has TA performance. Whipple on the other hand not so much. Thats a whole other story! Extra parts, hoses, missing information, etc etc. I think I am going to go ahead with the performabuilt one. My 4L60E...
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    Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

    What an epic thread! Got through about 150 pages and had to quit. While we have different vehicles, our paths are similar. 2007 tahoe ltz New gm long block 2.3l whipple sc here but not installed. From this thread i learned to pay close attention to those sc gaskets and orings. Ordered the TA...
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    2007 Tahoe LT 4x4 5.3L gas 158k miles, how long do the engine's last?

    My 2007 tahoe ltz (lmg) had 230k on it when i replaced the motor. Used about 1gt of oil every 700-1000 miles. Engine was still strong, used it to pull my camper and boat. Last 20k miles started to develop a slight tick. Marvel mystery oil at oil change cleared it up. Due to the mileage...
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    5.3L Whipple Install fuel pump suggestions

    Sounds like a plan! Keep it simple.....
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    5.3L Whipple Install fuel pump suggestions

    After a long wait, the whipple has finally arrived. Taking care of a few supporting items first and wanted to know what fuel pumps people are using? OEM pump has over 230k miles on it so it will be replaced before the install. Obviously the oem one has worked great so I was planning on...
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    Tech 2 Purchase

    Just a fyi, when I ordered mine back in November, there was a discrepancy between the ad and what was listed in checkout. Emailed them and the immediately replied. It showed free shipping but then it added shipping in the cart but after emailing they corrected it.
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    MASSIVE BACKFIRE result of injector cleaning?

    A little old but thought I should leave a comment. When i replaced my engine with a gm long block, the instructions made it very clear to make sure the intake was clean before installing it on the new engine. I prepared myself with a few cans of cleaner but before starting, thought i would...
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    Tech 2 Purchase

    Got a simiar for mine. Yeah its nice to know a list is available to know what ya need. My numbers didnt match at all what i posted earlier. Probably for another vehicle if the engine is used in that. Maybe....
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    Play in steering rack?

    Sorry for the duplicate
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    Play in steering rack?

    Just wondering exactly what you all are seeing / feeling when deciding to change this bushing? I kinda feel something resonating up theough the steering wheel. Hard to describe exactly what it feels like other than i feel something "bumpy" After reading some of the threads on here I went out...
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    Play in steering rack?

    Just wondering exactly what you all are seeing / feeling when deciding to change this bushing? I kinda feel something resonating up theough the steering wheel. Hard to describe exactly what it feels like other than i feel something "bumpy" After reading some of the threads on here I went out...
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    Tech 2 Purchase

    The part of the email that lists the CAL information is a quote from the GM performance website (not from him) Mine is a LMG 2007. Believe VVT didnt come out till a later year. What I was told by the guy was originally there was many engine codes; however in the GM rebuilt market there are...
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    Tech 2 Purchase

    Thanks for the reply. I've been in contact with bbp, they are just really really backed up right now. Ive requested a few options. 1. Their tune for the whipple 2. A factory tune for my tahoe so I can get the whipple tune to start (whipple requires factory tune as a start) Just trying to...
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    Tech 2 Purchase

    Well ordered the Tech2 yesterday after the paypal debacle. See how it goes. For anyone that has used the acdelcotds site and flashed an ecu. When i put the gm long block in my tahoe, the paperwork stated to do an ecu reflash and it listed some numbers. Will this site have the updates...
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    New to site, from SC. 2007 Tahoe LTZ

    Me either! Couldn't pass up on the sale! Finally pulled the trigger! Now the wait begins for it to be delivered
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