Mikeyss Build Thread

[mikeyss]

Welcome!!!

The time has come to begin a build thread. I am 3 years over due for a build thread, but after recent events...it's time. I will try and keep the last 3 years in order, and I'll tell you what's coming soon.

I have a 09 Tahoe LTZ with a 6.2 L9H.
This is the day I bought it




Here are my RPO codes



After I bought it, I decided to make it more of a sleeper. I removed the side moldings... But found this...



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[mikeyss]

Got the paint fixed...


Then those hideous wheels had to go



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[mikeyss]

After that I color matched the grill surround and mirror caps.

Then I got a Blackbear tune. I added a Airaid MIT tube and dry open filter element in the stock airbox. Also replaced the original 5/7 rimmed fans for the 2012 PPV K5L dual 5 blade rimless 700w motors. Then I rebuilt the suspension and added Eibach Sway bars..

 

[mikeyss]

After that, I added dual batteries and replaced the alternator. Then my driver's heated/cooled went on the fritze...

Got a new connector for the burnt plug, and replaced the drivers side foam and TED units.

 

[mikeyss]

I replaced the motor mounts

Also added sound deadening

This is just one picture of many that i saved.

 

[mikeyss]

I have now parked it for now... The last few days I have heard a nasty valve train noise that has gotten worse, after it's warmed up out sitting for less than 10 mins. Sounds like there's no oil in it, then after a min it's ok. It's a collapsed lifter so I am doing a top end rebuild.

Ordered a TSP VVT stage 1 cam and ARH 1 7/8 long tube headers. The hard part is finding lifters!!!

 

[adventurenali92]

Wow! I didn’t realize you’d done so much on your truck! It looks great man! I love the look of the grill surround color matched! Looks great on your color truck! Can’t wait to hear what your trick sounds like after the headers and cam! Lol. Keep up the good work!

 

[Tonyrodz]

I have now parked it for now... The last few days I have heard a nasty valve train noise that has gotten worse, after it's warmed up out sitting for less than 10 mins. Sounds like there's no oil in it, then after a min it's ok. It's a collapsed lifter so I am doing a top end rebuild.

Ordered a TSP VVT stage 1 cam and ARH 1 7/8 long tube headers. The hard part is finding lifters!!!

Think you'll lose some bottom end with the 1 7/8's?

 

[Rocket Man]

Nice to see another build thread brother. Do you by chance have extra time on your hands right now to do the work? For quite a few of us that’s the case.

 

[swathdiver]

I have now parked it for now... The last few days I have heard a nasty valve train noise that has gotten worse, after it's warmed up out sitting for less than 10 mins. Sounds like there's no oil in it, then after a min it's ok. It's a collapsed lifter so I am doing a top end rebuild.

Ordered a TSP VVT stage 1 cam and ARH 1 7/8 long tube headers. The hard part is finding lifters!!!

How about these? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12499225