I guess it's time for my build thread, retroactive....

[wendal]

Shit. I have been always optima guy. LOL

Me too, but they got bought out a couple of years ago and quality has declined...

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[wendal]

I've decided to go with an XS Power D3400R battery (ordered from Summit Racing, delivery around 3/21). I'll do the Big 3 or 4 upgrade when I install the battery, with Ill Customz 6 lug Bolt on Terminals. I'm going to wait on the 2nd battery to see if I need it after that is done. With the big 3 and the bigger battery, I may not need the second. And if I do, I can just get another D3400 and drop it in and wire it up, since I have the components. Pictures when done. Thanks all!

 

[wendal]

So I finally got a chance to work on my Yukon this past weekend. Big 3, done.

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[wendal]

Out with the old, in with the new.... Not sure about the bullet tire caps. They looked great in the store, I'm not sure on the truck. What do you guys think?

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[wendal]

And finally, I added the third brake light flasher.

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[iamdub]

I think the caps go with the wheels well enough.

 

[wendal]

FINALLY, I got caught up on the What did you do... thread, and I can add my latest.

1. Did my first self oil change. Used, Amazon Basic's full synthetic high mileage oil, K & N filter. While changing, I installed my https://www.oildrainvalve.net/ oil valve, so the next change will be easy peesy.

2. Finally installed under hood LED lights that I've had for a year now. Shout out to @kbuskill for the idea. Pics:

 

[Sam Harris]

Very nice. Looking forward to more updates!

 

[Rocket Man]

Those nice looking floor mats didn’t work out huh?

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Let us know what you think of the Amazon oil.

 

[wendal]

Those nice looking floor mats didn’t work out huh?

No, they sucked ass. Would not stay in place, and the drivers mat, where the plastic patch for your heel was supposed to sit, was actually behind the gas pedal. So my heel quickly wore a hole through the "leather", and that looked like ****. So I bought some Element plastics. For the price, they are ok. I've just got to add some Velcro so they'll stop moving around.

 

[Rocket Man]

No, they sucked ass. Would not stay in place, and the drivers mat, where the plastic patch for your heel was supposed to sit, was actually behind the gas pedal. So my heel quickly wore a hole through the "leather", and that looked like ****. So I bought some Element plastics. For the price, they are ok. I've just got to add some Velcro so they'll stop moving around.

I’m glad I couldn’t find any for my Silverado then, sounds like they would have been a waste of my money. Sure looked good in their advertising pictures didn’t they?

 

[bigrhino]

Which parts did you use for the under hood lighting?

 

[wendal]

I’m glad I couldn’t find any for my Silverado then, sounds like they would have been a waste of my money. Sure looked good in their advertising pictures didn’t they?

Good enough for me to buy, unfortunately.

 

[wendal]

Which parts did you use for the under hood lighting?

Truck bed lights:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZYBWJX9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tapped into under hood fuse with one of these:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DYQM6EO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You will also need some 16 or 18 gauge wire. The instructions provided in the kit are good enough to get it done.

 

[bigrhino]

Thanks.

 

[wendal]

Well, I installed my shorty headers. This did NOT go well. All kinds of problems. They are leaking. I'm going to take it to a shop to have them fix my botched job.

 

[wendal]

Took me a week.

• Passenger rear bolt / hole kicked my ass. For several DAYS. Finally ended up using one of the old bolts, which had a lead before the threads.
• Stripped the first few threads of the front driver side hole.
• Took me several hours over 2 days, including a trip to home depot, to get the bolts connecting the original manifold to the y pipe loose. In particular, the bolt that was seated directly over the driver side cat. The bolt was too long for a regular socket, and the space was too small for a deep socket. Bought pass through ratchet (marvelous invention) to get it loose.
• But, I did change the plugs and wires successfully. However, one of the wires is sitting literally 2mm from one of the header pipes. I'm going to have to do something about that, no doubt.

 

[wendal]

Well, the headers are in properly, a week and $250 later. Took it to a performance guy. He removed them (said the bolts were loose), made sure that they were flat (they were) and reinstalled them, using everything I used, in 2.5 hours. They are flush to the block, bolts tight, no leaks, and the truck is running great. I am obviously too old for projects like this.

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[kbuskill]

Well, the headers are in properly, a week and $250 later. Took it to a performance guy. He removed them (said the bolts were loose), made sure that they were flat (they were) and reinstalled them, using everything I used, in 2.5 hours. They are flush to the block, bolts tight, no leaks, and the truck is running great. I am obviously too old for projects like this.

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Well it's been a couple weeks... any update on how you are liking the headers???