Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Dantheman1540]

I still believe in Karma. What goes around, comes around. I'm sure something is gonna bite him in the ass 1 day.
@Sam Harris I finally got the new motor cold start vid

Sounds killer!

Plugs looked surprisingly good! I like copper NGK TR55s gapped to .040 never had an issue with them and cheap.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Thx for all the good advice and suggestions guys, appreciate the input. I pulled the plug.

Cheaper in the long run. Buy once/Cry once
I also ordered up some replacement zerks.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I forgot to mention--I hooked up the tech 2 looking for any misfires--got 0 misfires, even with the messed up plugs.

 

[Rocket Man]

I forgot to mention--I hooked up the tech 2 looking for any misfires--got 0 misfires, even with the messed up plugs.

After driving or just idling? Are you sure you’re in the right year and engine, because I get a few every time. Long term it runs to 100 cycles and then resets iirc and there’s always a few before it resets.

 

[Tonyrodz]

After driving or just idling? Are you sure you’re in the right year and engine, because I get a few every time. Long term it runs to 100 cycles and then resets iirc and there’s always a few before it resets.

Idling. I go in as an 05 Escalade for the motor, since it's a 6.0. It wasn't an option on the Tahoe.

 

[Rocket Man]

Idling. I go in as an 05 Escalade for the motor, since it's a 6.0. It wasn't an option on the Tahoe.

Your problem seems to be under load so leave it hooked up, go for a drive, pull over and look.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Your problem seems to be under load so leave it hooked up, go for a drive, pull over and look.

I have to do that.
All plugs swapped out. What a PITA that was!
@Rocket Man that was a good tip for #8--worked like a charm.

All the old plugs. ONLY #7 was different.

I had to gap a couple of the new plugs, they were around .038--but a few in 1 set of 4--the electrodes weren't centered, so watch out for that.

 

[89Suburban]

@Rocket Man that was a good tip for #8--worked like a charm..

What tip was that? That L/R is a ***** *****.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I was talking to my neighbor, I had to check out his new ride--
Brand new!

I went for a ride--********! Sweet ass ride. He put it in track mode--UNBELIEVEABLE!! I think I need one.

 

[915_Tahoe]

I have to do that.
All plugs swapped out. What a PITA that was!
@Rocket Man that was a good tip for #8--worked like a charm.View attachment 266379
All the old plugs. ONLY #7 was different. View attachment 266380 View attachment 266381
I had to gap a couple of the new plugs, they were around .038--but a few in 1 set of 4--the electrodes weren't centered, so watch out for that.

WTF, was the new plugs not included with this neused engine. I mean at least some new crappy ones.

 

[Tonyrodz]

What tip was that? That L/R is a ***** *****.

That might be why it’s causing a problem, those might be the plugs that came in that engine and haven’t been changed for who knows how long. For #8 try this- your 5/8” plug socket can take a 3/4” regular socket on it, then your ratchet. Like this.

Then it’s the exact right length for #8. It’s so easy that way you won’t believe it. Try it.

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The 3/4 socket on the 5/8 spark plug socket. Worked great.

WTF, was the new plugs not included with this neused engine. I mean at least some new crappy ones.

Sorry, those were extra .
I wonder what other little nuggets I'm gonna find.

 

[Tonyrodz]

To get #5 and #7 plugs out I had to lay my big ass on top of the engine with my legs hanging over the grill to get in there at the right angle. My balls hated me for that one!!

 

[Scottydoggs]

To get #5 and #7 plugs out I had to lay my big ass on top of the engine with my legs hanging over the grill to get in there at the right angle. My balls hated me for that one!!

so glad im tall. i just reach in and take plugs out

 

[wjburken]

To get #5 and #7 plugs out I had to lay my big ass on top of the engine with my legs hanging over the grill to get in there at the right angle. My balls hated me for that one!!

I am 6-1 and find this step stool from Harbor Freight very handy for doing plugs.

https://www.harborfreight.com/step-stool-working-platform-66911.html

 

[Rocket Man]

I am 6-1 and find this step stool from Harbor Freight very handy for doing plugs.

https://www.harborfreight.com/step-stool-working-platform-66911.html

View attachment 266396

I have one of those but it’s too tall to work on my engine, maybe because my truck is lowered or I’m too tall at a measly 6’. I can reach most of it standing on the ground but sometimes I use a couple 2 x 6’s stacked.

 

[Tonyrodz]

so glad im tall. i just reach in and take plugs out

I'm only 5'9--unfortunately. Iirc, you're tall AF lol!

I am 6-1 and find this step stool from Harbor Freight very handy for doing plugs.

https://www.harborfreight.com/step-stool-working-platform-66911.html

View attachment 266396

I have the one that hangs on the top of your wheel, but I was too lazy to get it. I also have the one that goes over your motor and you lay on it to do whatever you're doing.

 

[wjburken]

I'm only 5'9--unfortunately. Iirc, you're tall AF lol!

I have the one that hangs on the top of your wheel, but I was too lazy to get it. I also have the one that goes over your motor and you lay on it to do whatever you're doing.

So you chose the Beached Whale technique. Interesting choice. Interesting in deed.

 

[Tonyrodz]

So you chose the Beached Whale technique. Interesting choice. Interesting in deed.

Lol, I did, I did....

 

[Rocket Man]

So you chose the Beached Whale technique. Interesting choice. Interesting in deed.

LMFAO!!

 

[iamdub]

I also have the one that goes over your motor and you lay on it to do whatever you're doing.View attachment 266397

You should've gotten the one that lets you lay flat so you'd look like you were flying when working on your truck:

... Then you could tell people you "Superman dat '**"!