2013 Avalanche...LMG 5.3 to L96 6.0 (Pics)

[iamdub]

Stuff like this doesn't just "pop up" on craigslist around here! That setup is good for about a 20-lb. saving at each corner

 

[01FormulaTA]

Stuff like this doesn't just "pop up" on craigslist around here! That setup is good for about a 20-lb. saving at each corner

Yes it was pretty random...as far as I know these are 1 offs and the only set CCW has ever made for a GMT900 Truck/SUV

 

[01FormulaTA]

well I did some work on the truck today....I have over 1000 miles on the swap now so I pulled the intake and the valve covers and re-torqued all the rocker arm bolts (22 ft-lb) and the headers bolts (18 ft-lb)...none of them were loose but it was nice insurance on my new motor and to make sure I stay exhaust leak free...Happy to report everything appears to be in tip top shape...I m gonna change the oil in the next few days as well....

 

[01FormulaTA]

Decided I was already dirty so I went ahead and installed the rear PPV tahoe springs and some new OEM shocks to go along with it....the new are springs are SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than the stockers...it was a 2" rear drop on my Avalanche for sure...unfortunately no before pics only some after pics....

 

[01FormulaTA]

Stock Spring vs OE PPV Spring

Stock Bump Stop vs OE PPV Bump Stop @Tonyrodz

 

[01FormulaTA]

Some Part Numbers...

Rear Shocks (20955430)

Rear PPV Springs (15200994)

Replaced all 4 of my Rubber Exhaust Hangers with new OE ones as well (15092802)

 

[randeez]

Stuff like this doesn't just "pop up" on craigslist around here! That setup is good for about a 20-lb. saving at each corner

chance favors the prepared

damn nice find TA

 

[01FormulaTA]

The old L96 6.0...will prob keep it around as a spare for the time being....

 

[01FormulaTA]

Some under hood pics...still nice and clean...

The Kooks are breaking in nicely...

 

[01FormulaTA]

And the Money Shot....Keep in the mind the front will be coming down another 1/2" soon, in the next couple days Im gonna install some new OE struts up front and remove a 1/2" spacer I have in there now so it will have just a tiny bit more rake to it...

 

[01FormulaTA]

And here's a little 50-105 Vid....

 

[randeez]

soo whens that blower arriving

 

[Tonyrodz]

Man, doing it right!

 

[01FormulaTA]

soo whens that blower arriving

TVS should be here next week...I will def post some pics when it arrives

 

[Tonyrodz]

TVS should be here next week...I will def post some pics when it arrives

Super jealous.

 

[randeez]

x2

Doing a few "maintenance" items on mine before any more powah. I'd rather be spending the money on boost.

 

[01FormulaTA]

Oil Change today...first oil change was after 250mi, this oil change was a little over 1000mi after that....~1330mi total on the swap....

Catch Can After 1330mi....its doing its job!

 

[01FormulaTA]

And a pic of the Aluminum 1/2" Strut Spacer I will be removing this weekend...

 

[01FormulaTA]

And heres a startup and an updated idle video....

 

[Tonyrodz]

And heres a startup and an updated idle video....

Looks like it has a rock steady idle. Cool dog.