Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[iamdub]

You couldn't accurately count a single-digit number of wheel spokes so it's no surprise you got lost counting above 20. You have numbers tattooed on your fingers and toes, don't you? That would explain being lost above 20.

 

[Tonyrodz]

You couldn't accurately count a single-digit number of wheel spokes so it's no surprise you got lost counting above 20. You have numbers tattooed on your fingers and toes, don't you? That would explain being lost above 20.

Hmmmm, maybe. What if I'm missing some toes and or fingers?? Thanks alot for pointing that out!

 

[iamdub]

Hmmmm, maybe. What if I'm missing some toes and or fingers?? Thanks alot for pointing that out!

As long as you still have a middle finger, you're all set.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Finally the cam came in!

Also got beehive springs along with the seals. Gonna sell those since I don't need them. Mine are great.

 

[Sam Harris]

Finally the cam came in! View attachment 251692 View attachment 251693
Also got beehive springs along with the seals. Gonna sell those since I don't need them. Mine are great.

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Jelly..

 

[Scottydoggs]

if your swapping the valve springs from the old to new engine. id install them new valve seals. how often do we have the springs off?

 

[Tonyrodz]

if your swapping the valve springs from the old to new engine. id install them new valve seals. how often do we have the springs off?

I'm reusing the complete heads, so I won't need the new seals or springs.

 

[Rocket Man]

if your swapping the valve springs from the old to new engine. id install them new valve seals. how often do we have the springs off?

Yeah definitely need to install the new seals. I think @Tonyrodz was just talking about selling the springs and not the seals right Tony?
Edit: we were both posting at the same time so I didn’t see your answer Tony. I guess you should be ok, how many miles on those seals? My only question would be how much metal was in the oil, it might have damaged them. If it was me I would install the new seals while the heads are off, it’s a half hour job.

 

[Sam Harris]

Yeah definitely need to install the new seals. I think @Tonyrodz was just talking about selling the springs and not the seals right Tony?
Edit: we were both posting at the same time so I didn’t see your answer Tony. I guess you should be ok, how many miles on those seals? My only question would be how much metal was in the oil, it might have damaged them. If it was me I would install the new seals while the heads are off, it’s a half hour job.

Definitely! New seals, and same springs, if they’re the ones you want. I kinda think I’d use the new springs as well unless they’re inferior to your previous ones.

 

[07Burb]

Definitely! New seals, and same springs, if they’re the ones you want. I kinda think I’d use the new springs as well unless they’re inferior to your previous ones.

This. As I stated a few posts back. Already there. Might as well start fresh and new.

 

[89Suburban]

As long as you still have a middle finger, you're all set.

That's not very lady like talk for a mature looking woman.

 

[89Suburban]

Finally the cam came in! View attachment 251692 View attachment 251693
Also got beehive springs along with the seals. Gonna sell those since I don't need them. Mine are great.

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So is the same as you had before or a step up?

 

[Scottydoggs]

I'm reusing the complete heads, so I won't need the new seals or springs.

if doing the same cam you had before, you'd be a fool to not either buy new springs, or reuse the old ones off your blown engine. you're asking for trouble using the old stock crap with a aftermarket cam. and while the springs are off, do the new seals. cheap insurance.

 

[kbuskill]

if doing the same cam you had before, you'd be a fool to not either buy new springs, or reuse the old ones off your blown engine. you're asking for trouble using the old stock crap with a aftermarket cam. and while the springs are off, do the new seals. cheap insurance.

I think he meant he was using the heads off of his old engine which already had upgraded springs etc.

 

[Rocket Man]

I think he meant he was using the heads off of his old engine which already had upgraded springs etc.

That’s what I thought but I would still install the new seals. I doubt the others got damaged but who knows. There was metal in the oil.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm reusing the heads from my old motor. I just found out I have dual springs, and they sent me the wrong seals.

Dropped the cam off today.
So I'm just gonna swap the new springs--beehive--and the seals to my buddy, for some $$ off the labor. F* it. Old motor never smoked on start up either.

 

[Tonyrodz]

So is the same as you had before or a step up?

Same exact cam. Next step up was good for only 10 horses and maybe 20 lb tq, so it wasn't worth it to me since I'd have to retune it. I was pretty happy with the old setup.

 

[Rocket Man]

I'm reusing the heads from my old motor. I just found out I have dual springs, and they sent me the wrong seals.View attachment 251797
Dropped the cam off today.
So I'm just gonna swap the new springs--beehive--and the seals to my buddy, for some $$ of the labor. F* it. Old motor never smoked on start up either.

I was wondering because with the cams in both my trucks they specified dual springs which can’t use that style of seals because they would interfere with the inner spring. Sounds like you’ll be fine. Any idea on the timeline to get it finished?

 

[Tonyrodz]

I was wondering because with the cams in both my trucks they specified dual springs which can’t use that style of seals because they would interfere with the inner spring. Sounds like you’ll be fine. Any idea on the timeline to get it finished?

He says he has 2 "quick" motor jobs in front of me--then mine. I'm like a little kid over here!!
On another note:

Now, just have to figure this out!

 

[Rocket Man]

He says he has 2 "quick" motor jobs in front of me--then mine. I'm like a little kid over here!!
On another note:View attachment 251798
Now, just have to figure this out!

Awesome purchase!