Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Tonyrodz]

It’s a straight up install, instructions are easy to follow.

Thx

 

[PG01]

Lets go Ton, get her going again...

 

[iamdub]

My fault, I thought that spec sheet I posted said there was a double installed. Is the Cloyes setup a straight up install? Or is there some clearancing or anything else involved? I just want to replace the stocker and have a durable, yet easy install. My van has 147,000 on it, and it seemed to have alot of slack in it. Just want take care of that on the 6.0--just in case.

Want an LS2 style timing damper? I ended up reusing my original tensioner setup.

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-12588670-Original-Equipment-Retainer/dp/B004AFISA0

 

[Rocket Man]

Want an LS2 style timing damper? I ended up reusing my original tensioner setup.

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-12588670-Original-Equipment-Retainer/dp/B004AFISA0

The LQ4 doesn’t use a damper or tensioner.

 

[Tonyrodz]

You don't need a double timing chain, and if you did get one you would need to clearance the timing cover which you don't really want to do. I used a Cloyes roller timing set, you might look into their stuff- it's top notch.

Are you running their chain setup?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Want an LS2 style timing damper? I ended up reusing my original tensioner setup.

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-12588670-Original-Equipment-Retainer/dp/B004AFISA0

I appreciate the thought.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Lets go Ton, get her going again...

Def trying Pete. Still waiting on my buddy--whenever he decides he can get to it. My motor is still at his place. Last I heard he's in Florida. Just wanna start getting my ducks in a row.

 

[Rocket Man]

Are you running their chain setup?

Yep. Like I said, I’m running their timing set- chain and sprockets.

 

[iamdub]

The LQ4 doesn’t use a damper or tensioner.

Forgot about that. Well, damn.

 

[05Single]

This is crazy . I say scratch the engine and go all electric.

 

[PG01]

This is crazy . I say scratch the engine and go all electric.

2-9 volts
1-squirrel
@915_Tahoe hook it up...

 

[Rocket Man]

This is crazy . I say scratch the engine and go all electric.

He already scratched the engine months ago and he’s charging the electrics up right now....

 

[Tonyrodz]

2-9 volts
1-squirrel
@915_Tahoe hook it up...

Shouldn't it be 2 squirrels?

 

[915_Tahoe]

no squirrels in el paso, just dirt and heat. lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

Knock sensor harness came in.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I need suggestions. For the new(used) 6.0, what kind of chain and what oil pump should I get? Hv? Standard? It'll be a Melling tho. Suggestions, ideas? Going to my buddy's this Thursday, so I need to get all this stuff ready.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Many crate engine shops only provide a warranty if you have them install a high volume high pressure mellings pump. Seems overkill to me but what do I know my 6.0 is blowed up lol.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Many crate engine shops only provide a warranty if you have them install a high volume high pressure mellings pump. Seems overkill to me but what do I know my 6.0 is blowed up lol.

I was thinking of just using a standard oil pump this time.

 

[Dantheman1540]

I was thinking of just using a standard oil pump this time.

On a mild rebuild like this that's what I'd do personally. But I know nothing lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ok, maybe that'll be fine. Old one was a HV that I guess quit. 2 mechanics said I had no oil pressure.