TahoeLimited
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Yessir...didn't know these babies existed until 3 days ago, when I saw one for sale on my local Craigslist (in Colorado Springs, CO). It looked killer, so I did some research and realized they were rare, cool and had some very nice features. Bought it the next day (got a great deal), after realizing it was in extra-excellent shape. Literally everything works in it, from the AC to the electric mirrors, etc. And just a few miles under 99K original miles.
I've owned many performance cars...first (25 years ago now...wow; when I was 23) was a '68 Chevelle SS (owned it for 10 years). Then started the Buick Grand Nationals. I've owned 5 of those to date, including one with GN1 head, making over 500 hp. I've also had a '71 Datsun 510 with an SR20DET drivetrain in it, making ~340 hp. Two Subaru STi's as well.
Anyway, I'm instantly in love with my Tahoe Limited. And now that I've had it a solid 2 days, I'm even happier, being that there's every indication it's in perfect running condition. The only thing wrong was a warped brake rotor, which was evident, especially noticeable when slowing to a stop. So yesterday, I bought two new rotors, pads and bearings as well. So now it's stopping smoother than you can fathom. Well, the undulation is gone. Other than that, it needs new tires, which will probably correct the off-balance shaking at high speeds (balancing the wheels yesterday didn't do it, so it's got to the old tire (s), which are ready to be replaced anytime.
It's bone stock, so I'm very curious to know what the popular performance mods are. It seems to me it's just asking for dual exhaust. And what else are people doing to the motor to add some hp? I replaced the stock air filter with a K&N (Spectra) style filter, which might give me 5-10 hp, but I'm hoping to get get 'er up to ~325 hp. I've done some searches and haven't found anything real obvious as far as mods for the Vortec 5.7. Any tips would be appreciated.
Anyway, happy to be here!
Terry
I've owned many performance cars...first (25 years ago now...wow; when I was 23) was a '68 Chevelle SS (owned it for 10 years). Then started the Buick Grand Nationals. I've owned 5 of those to date, including one with GN1 head, making over 500 hp. I've also had a '71 Datsun 510 with an SR20DET drivetrain in it, making ~340 hp. Two Subaru STi's as well.
Anyway, I'm instantly in love with my Tahoe Limited. And now that I've had it a solid 2 days, I'm even happier, being that there's every indication it's in perfect running condition. The only thing wrong was a warped brake rotor, which was evident, especially noticeable when slowing to a stop. So yesterday, I bought two new rotors, pads and bearings as well. So now it's stopping smoother than you can fathom. Well, the undulation is gone. Other than that, it needs new tires, which will probably correct the off-balance shaking at high speeds (balancing the wheels yesterday didn't do it, so it's got to the old tire (s), which are ready to be replaced anytime.
It's bone stock, so I'm very curious to know what the popular performance mods are. It seems to me it's just asking for dual exhaust. And what else are people doing to the motor to add some hp? I replaced the stock air filter with a K&N (Spectra) style filter, which might give me 5-10 hp, but I'm hoping to get get 'er up to ~325 hp. I've done some searches and haven't found anything real obvious as far as mods for the Vortec 5.7. Any tips would be appreciated.
Anyway, happy to be here!
Terry
