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2008 Tahoe Z71 Rebuild - DOD Failure - DOD/AFM Delete & Performance Upgrades (201k miles)
I am thinking of switching to moog or mevotech. (Not now) Oil pump upgrade? Mind if I ask what exactly you did? I'm not sure if I should replace the oil pump or not, iirc dod oil pumps are high volume so I should be fine? I put a USA LSD in the rear in of the truck. Uses a spring clutch to...- SmokesMagee
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2008 Tahoe Z71 Rebuild - DOD Failure - DOD/AFM Delete & Performance Upgrades (201k miles)
I definitely know this. Just getting a few miles out of it before I do. Transfer case, and front dif too. Radiator is cracked, it's repairable but a different cooler is in mind for transmission, and radiator. Any insights as to selecting the right part for the job? Edit; I know about panels...- SmokesMagee
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2008 Tahoe Z71 Rebuild - DOD Failure - DOD/AFM Delete & Performance Upgrades (201k miles)
With this, I am definitely going to invest in a separate transmission cooler. I appreciate the feedback. It really helps with building this truck.- SmokesMagee
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2008 Tahoe Z71 Rebuild - DOD Failure - DOD/AFM Delete & Performance Upgrades (201k miles)
Yes, same gear ratio.. and yeah... After buying them I instantly regretted my decision when I started putting parts on. But it desperately desperately needed it- SmokesMagee
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2008 Tahoe Z71 Rebuild - DOD Failure - DOD/AFM Delete & Performance Upgrades (201k miles)
No, you're correct. I did not know this. I shall look into the BTR Truck Torque cam. What I'm looking for in a cam; Something not too extreme while still maintaining daily driving (is not going to be daily driver, as I have a daily for fuel economy, but will be casual driver, as well as taken...- SmokesMagee
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2008 Tahoe Z71 Rebuild - DOD Failure - DOD/AFM Delete & Performance Upgrades (201k miles)
Nothing specifically made me choose this camshaft. I want a stage 2 for durability. I am open to suggestions as I am still contemplating the cam. Perhaps a Truck Norris. But I'm not 100% on my cam selection. Here is reference...- SmokesMagee
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2008 Tahoe Z71 Rebuild - DOD Failure - DOD/AFM Delete & Performance Upgrades (201k miles)
Hey Tahoe community, Sharing my rebuild project after experiencing: - DOD failure at 201k miles on cylinder 4. - Transmission failure at 192k (sun shell welded to rear planet on highway, due to internal cooling malfunction) Going for a full rebuild with DOD/VVT delete and reliability upgrades...- SmokesMagee
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