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Was thinking about oem PPV look, but used.
Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread
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Dantheman1540
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I understand your frustration. Dropped my parts at the machine shop and when I asked him an ETA he got that shit eating grin that told me its gonna be awhile unless I want to pay a hurry the f up fee. But its ok good things come to those who wait.
915_Tahoe
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Tonyrodz
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New or used?
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Used sir.
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Tonyrodz
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Finally in my hands!
Now I need some lugs, bolts and a Tap set since I need to drill holes in the rims.
Now I need some lugs, bolts and a Tap set since I need to drill holes in the rims.
915_Tahoe
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GM#11515756 BOLT, M8X1.25X20,17THD,18 O.D.,10.9,7114M
list $1.79 each
list $1.79 each
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Tonyrodz
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Ok, motor is yanked. Turned out it was a cam bearing, so I need a new cam. Think I could reuse the same pushrods? Think they're ok?
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I'd just replace them. Cost is minimal and will provide piece of mind.
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Pushrods look ok.
RedRadioFlyer
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Yeah those rods look fine. Though as long as you're that deep into the engine, and need a new cam, I would go with some new major internals from the block up. New larger cam, springs and rods to match, valves and seals, and def replace the lifters and trays w/ an LS7 set or better. If you stay pretty mild and don't do any head shaving you should be able to run those same 7.4 rods (i have before), but I would measure the length and preload and buy some hardened rods that are the correct length. I'm doing something similar this weekend to correct a lifter that bleeds down and is eating my cam on cold starts - make a repair and throw some fun parts in too. Just my .02!
Sucks about the bearings though, they can take a beating on these engines and look like crap when inspected but still perform great when new moving parts are installed. One just get bent/dinged badly?
Sucks about the bearings though, they can take a beating on these engines and look like crap when inspected but still perform great when new moving parts are installed. One just get bent/dinged badly?
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I assume you've rolled them accross an even, smooth surface to make sure none a bent to the point where it's not noticeable to the naked eye?
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Mostly. I actually called Brian Tooley tech support and explained the situation about the cam--and the pushrods. He recommends reusing the old rods. Good enough for me. I'm going with the same exact cam specs, which is a stage 3 truck cam. Stage 4 will only get me around another 10 horses--I'm good. I also have new lifters and cages, chain, oil pump and other stuff that I don't remember.
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finally. hope the new engine runs well.
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You and me both brother! If not I'm killing it!!
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Got my lugs for the ppv rims.
Anybody notice anything?
Anybody notice anything?
When did you go with a 5 bolt wheel?
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DAMMIT!! I opened the box and I'm like.....WTF??
You didn’t order enough? Wth?
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Obviously my fault. Once I saw they were a direct rrplacement/fit for the Hoe, I must've had tunnel vision. I usually catch stuff like that.
