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m1949

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The last bit of dialing in the suspension is done. Now I plan to enjoy this '06 Resto-build as a daily driver and maybe take it to a couple of local car shows. Here is a list of most of the work done:
Resto-Build Details
2006 Cadillac Escalade Base

**Exterior **
-Sport Red Metallic paint correction and ceramic coated
-Mono color accents to grill, running boards and rear bumper
-Cadillac “V” (tribute) badges
-New headlights, fog lights
-Undercarriage/frame detailed and covered with rust inhibitor paint
-Trailer hitch delete
**Suspension**
-Adaptive air ride delete
-Belltech lowering kit with 2” drop spindles, 2” shock extenders, coil springs
-Free travel modification, new bumpstops and front jounce
-New ball joints, sway bar links & bushings, new tie rod ends
-New idler, Pitman arms
-Bilstein shocks/struts
**Brakes, Wheels, Tires**
-2007-2013 Escalade (Gen 3) brake upgrade
-Powerstop slotted rotors
-New power brake booster and master cylinder
-2018 Escalade 20” Wheels
-275/55/20 Michelin Defender tires
**Engine and Engine Accessories**
-LS364/450 GM Performance Engine GM PN:19370163
(LQ9 block with LS3 rectangle port aluminum heads,
LS6 hydraulic roller cam, internal balance, rated at
452HP and 441 lb-ft torque)
-2009-2020 GM manifold PN 12597600
-93mm 4 bolt throttle body
-Fuel rail PN 1262163 and 50lb/hr fuel injectors PN 12609749
-New spark plugs, wires, coils
-New fuel pump
-New Starter, Alternator, A/C compressor and components kit
-New Radiator, electric fan, hoses
-New Battery, drive belt
-New cam, crank, O2 sensors
-Custom engine cover
-Speed Engineering headers
-Custom dual exhausts with Magnaflow muffler and resonators
-Custom tune
**Transmission**
-Stage 2 built transmission, Corvette servo, rated for 500hp
-Tru Cool 40 transmission cooler, hoses
**Interior**
-Custom instrument cluster with 140mph/7000rpm
-Deep Red Premium Leather seat kit by Katzkin
-Custom deep red leather arm rests, door trim inserts, center console lid
-Deep Red color accents to dash cover, fascia and center console
-Custom Pewter floor mats with Escalade logo
-Pioneer AVIC8400NEX, 7” in-dash, Navigation AV receiver
-CD changer replaced with custom dual phone charger cubby
 

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The last bit of dialing in the suspension is done. Now I plan to enjoy this '06 Resto-build as a daily driver and maybe take it to a couple of local car shows. Here is a list of most of the work done:
Resto-Build Details
2006 Cadillac Escalade Base

**Exterior **
-Sport Red Metallic paint correction and ceramic coated
-Mono color accents to grill, running boards and rear bumper
-Cadillac “V” (tribute) badges
-New headlights, fog lights
-Trailer hitch delete
**Suspension**
-Adaptive air ride delete
-Belltech lowering kit with 2” drop spindles, 2” shock extenders, coil springs
-Free travel modification, new bumpstops and front jounce
-New ball joints, sway bar links & bushings, new tie rod ends
-New idler, Pitman arms
-Bilstein shocks/struts
**Brakes, Wheels, Tires**
-2007-2013 Escalade (Gen 3) brake upgrade
-Powerstop slotted rotors
-New power brake booster and master cylinder
-2018 Escalade 20” Wheels
-275/55/20 Michelin Defender tires
**Engine and Engine Accessories**
-LS364/450 GM Performance Engine GM PN:19370163
(LQ9 block with LS3 rectangle port aluminum heads,
LS6 hydraulic roller cam, internal balance, rated at
452HP and 441 lb-ft torque)
-2009-2020 GM manifold PN 12597600
-93mm 4 bolt throttle body
-Fuel rail PN 1262163 and 50lb/hr fuel injectors PN 12609749
-New spark plugs, wires, coils
-New fuel pump
-New Starter, Alternator, A/C compressor and components kit
-New Radiator, electric fan, hoses
-New Battery, drive belt
-New cam, crank, O2 sensors
-Custom engine cover
-Speed Engineering headers
-Custom dual exhausts with Magnaflow muffler and resonators
-Custom tune
**Transmission**
-Stage 2 built transmission, Corvette servo, rated for 500hp
-Tru Cool 40 transmission cooler, hoses
**Interior**
-Custom instrument cluster with 140mph/7000rpm
-Deep Red Premium Leather seat kit by Katzkin
-Custom deep red leather arm rests, door trim inserts, center console lid
-Deep Red color accents to dash cover, fascia and center console
-Custom Pewter floor mats with Escalade logo
-Pioneer AVIC8400NEX, 7” in-dash, Navigation AV receiver
-CD changer replaced with custom dual phone charger cubby

Congrats on finishing it!

I see you went with the Bilstein shocks. Which ones did you get and what's your assessment of them coupled with the Belltech coils?
 
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m1949

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Congrats on finishing it!

I see you went with the Bilstein shocks. Which ones did you get and what's your assessment of them coupled with the Belltech coils?
Went with Bilstein 4600. I like them better than Belltech SP shocks. It's probably a matter of personal preference, but the Belltechs were too stiff for my liking. The Bilsteins perform more like how I remember the OE shocks were on my '05 Suburban back in the day. I tried a set of Monroes. They are ok for bumpy roads, but are too mushy when cornering. The Bilsteins are tight in the corners, and IMO cushion the road better than Belltech SPs.But knowing what I do now, If I had it to do over I'd keep the adaptive airride.
 
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Went with Bilstein 4600. I like them better than Belltech SP shocks. It's probably a matter of personal preference, but the Belltechs were too stiff for my liking. The Bilsteins perform more like how I remember the OE shocks were on my '05 Suburban back in the day. I tried a set of Monroes. They are ok for bumpy roads, but are too mushy when cornering. The Bilsteins are tight in the corners, and IMO cushion the road better than Belltech SPs.But knowing what I do now, If I had it to do over I'd keep the adaptive airride.

Good to know cuz the Bilstein 4600 struts and shocks are what I'm considering.
 

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That is sweet... I built up an LQ9 and 4L60E in my setup. Pulls hard but doesn't really accelerate like I thought it would. Will go up about any road though with ease... curious how yours pulls. Have you dyno tested?
 

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Putting the ls364 in my 02 Escalade ext, will it run so I can drive it to the tuner?
 

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The last bit of dialing in the suspension is done. Now I plan to enjoy this '06 Resto-build as a daily driver and maybe take it to a couple of local car shows. Here is a list of most of the work done:
Resto-Build Details
2006 Cadillac Escalade Base

**Exterior **
-Sport Red Metallic paint correction and ceramic coated
-Mono color accents to grill, running boards and rear bumper
-Cadillac “V” (tribute) badges
-New headlights, fog lights
-Undercarriage/frame detailed and covered with rust inhibitor paint
-Trailer hitch delete
**Suspension**
-Adaptive air ride delete
-Belltech lowering kit with 2” drop spindles, 2” shock extenders, coil springs
-Free travel modification, new bumpstops and front jounce
-New ball joints, sway bar links & bushings, new tie rod ends
-New idler, Pitman arms
-Bilstein shocks/struts
**Brakes, Wheels, Tires**
-2007-2013 Escalade (Gen 3) brake upgrade
-Powerstop slotted rotors
-New power brake booster and master cylinder
-2018 Escalade 20” Wheels
-275/55/20 Michelin Defender tires
**Engine and Engine Accessories**
-LS364/450 GM Performance Engine GM PN:19370163
(LQ9 block with LS3 rectangle port aluminum heads,
LS6 hydraulic roller cam, internal balance, rated at
452HP and 441 lb-ft torque)
-2009-2020 GM manifold PN 12597600
-93mm 4 bolt throttle body
-Fuel rail PN 1262163 and 50lb/hr fuel injectors PN 12609749
-New spark plugs, wires, coils
-New fuel pump
-New Starter, Alternator, A/C compressor and components kit
-New Radiator, electric fan, hoses
-New Battery, drive belt
-New cam, crank, O2 sensors
-Custom engine cover
-Speed Engineering headers
-Custom dual exhausts with Magnaflow muffler and resonators
-Custom tune
**Transmission**
-Stage 2 built transmission, Corvette servo, rated for 500hp
-Tru Cool 40 transmission cooler, hoses
**Interior**
-Custom instrument cluster with 140mph/7000rpm
-Deep Red Premium Leather seat kit by Katzkin
-Custom deep red leather arm rests, door trim inserts, center console lid
-Deep Red color accents to dash cover, fascia and center console
-Custom Pewter floor mats with Escalade logo
-Pioneer AVIC8400NEX, 7” in-dash, Navigation AV receiver
-CD changer replaced with custom dual phone charger cubby
Looks AMAZING!!
 

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Really nice build! This is the color esky that made me always want an esky. I just love this paint color on them! My Grammy bought me a welly brand 1/24 2002 Escalade in that color which came out not longer after the GMT800s starting getting popular, which was when I was about 10 or 11 years old. Been in love them ever since haha.
 

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