2007 Yukon Denali Build (This got outta hand really quick...)

If that wasn't enough, I also installed a Mishimoto Radiator (for those wondering it performs way better than the stock one). I got some great pricing by calling direct. I also installed 7 & 9 blade fans from a 2500HD truck.



If that wasn't enough, I also installed a Mishimoto Radiator (for those wondering it performs way better than the stock one). I got some great pricing by calling direct. I also installed 7 & 9 blade fans from a 2500HD truck.



In addition to all that, I upgraded to a Granatelli 103mm Throttle Body... Too many issues with my Nick Willams and the throttle blade snapping shut from the blower



Front suspension:

The list goes on... I also upgraded my fuel system to -8AN line and added a second Walbro 450 pump in tank that is on a 7PSI Hobbs switch so I can start to run E85. Also added a chiller for the blower. It was a pain in the ass to plumb everything, it's literally 50LBS of crap in a 5LB bucket. Sorry for the lack of pictures, it was a super busy week and I forgot to take pictures along the way.

Nice upgrades. Lookin good.
Do you have a part number for the rear shocks? I wouldn't mind upgrading from my Bell Tech shocks. I have Tony's 6" coils but am using heater hose instead of the spacer for a little extra drop.
Are you using those heat exchangers in your system? If so, where are they located and what are they plumbed to?
I was considering converting to AN lines. Did you change all fuel lines front to back?
I saw a pretty nice 20 AN bolt on thermostat housing but, I'm trying to figure how I'd plumb it into the radiator.

992dr said:

Nice upgrades. Lookin good.
Do you have a part number for the rear shocks? I wouldn't mind upgrading from my Bell Tech shocks. I have Tony's 6" coils but am using heater hose instead of the spacer for a little extra drop.
Are you using those heat exchangers in your system? If so, where are they located and what are they plumbed to?
I was considering converting to AN lines. Did you change all fuel lines front to back?
I saw a pretty nice 20 AN bolt on thermostat housing but, I'm trying to figure how I'd plumb it into the radiator.

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Those Bell Tech shocks are crap and were fully extended with my small drop. The new lower shock mounts Tony gave me were even lower than the ones I had in there so they just wouldn't work.

The shock I'm running is a QA1 Stocker Star TD905... They fit perfectly for width of the mount as well as bolt diameter with the bushings that come with them. I'd double check your measurements eye to eye at ride height but they have a ton more travel over the Bell Tech shocks. They are a little over 23.6" extended and 15" collapsed.

The heat exchanger I posted is a plate type heat exchanger/condenser that I'm using to chill the fluid going to the blower brick. It's tied into my AC system and gets the supercharger fluid down to 30-40 degrees allowing my intake Temps to be well below ambient temp even in 100+ degree weather.

I already had -6AN fuel line front to back but with E85 I needed to upgrade to -8AN for feed and return.

67RS427 said:

Those Bell Tech shocks are crap and were fully extended with my small drop. The new lower shock mounts Tony gave me were even lower than the ones I had in there so they just wouldn't work.

The shock I'm running is a QA1 Stocker Star TD905... They fit perfectly for width of the mount as well as bolt diameter with the bushings that come with them. I'd double check your measurements eye to eye at ride height but they have a ton more travel over the Bell Tech shocks. They are a little over 23.6" extended and 15" collapsed.

The heat exchanger I posted is a plate type heat exchanger/condenser that I'm using to chill the fluid going to the blower brick. It's tied into my AC system and gets the supercharger fluid down to 30-40 degrees allowing my intake Temps to be well below ambient temp even in 100+ degree weather.

I already had -6AN fuel line front to back but with E85 I needed to upgrade to -8AN for feed and return.

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I'm wondering if I'm having the same issues with my rear end. Either I'm bottoming out or the bottoming out the shock. Either way, it sucks.

I'm going under tomorrow to check a few things, I'll try to get a measurement. Do you remember what yours was?

Yes, I am familiar with that style heat exchanger and have many different sizes of them at my disposal. What a clever idea, nice. How'd you go about tapping them? In a mill?

Gotcha, is that something you did earlier on?

Love your build, such a bad ass SUV.

time to get those times to match that mph

the few times ive had mine at the track ive stiffened the hell out of the front and softened up the back to let it plant better. I have a lot of weight over the front now helping keep the front down and from spinning so much - that is with moving the battery to driver side tray above windshield fluid, 50lb turbo hangs in front of the wheels, 4" intercooler.

randeez said:

time to get those times to match that mph

the few times ive had mine at the track ive stiffened the hell out of the front and softened up the back to let it plant better. I have a lot of weight over the front now helping keep the front down and from spinning so much - that is with moving the battery to driver side tray above windshield fluid, 50lb turbo hangs in front of the wheels, 4" intercooler.

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My goal before summer is over is to run a 10.9 qtr... I don't think it'll be a problem on E85 if I can get this thing to hook. If I can't get faster than an 11.5 or so I'll switch out these 90LB 22" wheels/tires for a lightweight set of 18" wheels with drag radials. It would save me 30-40 lbs of rotating mass at each corner, that should certainly be enough.

no doubt a tire would help, but its even sweeter being able to do it on the wheels you want to run - thats what the suspension will allow for... jump to a drag radial when you trying to meet your next goal, keep them in your back pocket in the mean time .

that mishimoto radiator does look nice, i was looking at my poor little 2 core radiator the other day, havent really seen the need for an upgrade so far but i'll definitely be looking into it when times comes.
hoping to get mine back together before winter, our "race season" down here... rest of the year its too hot and humid to hope for good times. e85 is a lot more forgiving with the high intake temps and i usually try and run it year round

Question about your Walbro 450 install. How difficult was it to swap the pump? Any mods necessary? Most info out there is for the pickup trucks that have a different tank, etc.

esoteric_ast said:

Question about your Walbro 450 install. How difficult was it to swap the pump? Any mods necessary? Most info out there is for the pickup trucks that have a different tank, etc.

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Sorry, I've been terrible about updating this thread... I just looked and it doesn't seem like I took any pictures during this last fuel upgrade. There really isn't much to upgrading the pump. Use the factory bucket and gut the thing, saw off or grind down anything on the inside of the bucket to make as much room for the pumps and fuel volume possible. Drill a hold in the top of the bucket with a step drill for an AN bulkhead, use a 90 degree fitting (or two) off the top and a Y fitting if using dual pumps. Wiring is plug and play with a Racetronix hot wire kit (you can also make your own). They make a kit for single and dual pumps that works great. Run -8AN if you plan to use E85 or are making big power. It's a pretty simple install, if your truck is newer you might have a FPCM that controls the OEM pump voltage, you might need to reprogram it if you plan to keep it.

**I forgot to add that with dual pumps, you should drill some 1/4" holes about halfway up on the front of the bucket to avoid sucking the bucket dry when under 1/2 tank of gas. Also, dump the return using the factory supply directly into the bucket. Make sure you use submersible fuel rated hose in the tank and just zip tie the pumps together. With two pumps and the socks on the bottom, there is really no movement or anywhere for the pumps to go.