Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[RedRadioFlyer]

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?

 

[07Burb]

Pushrods look ok.View attachment 251387 View attachment 251388 View attachment 251389 View attachment 251390 View attachment 251391

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?

 

[Tonyrodz]

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?

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.

 

[Scottydoggs]

finally. hope the new engine runs well.

 

[Tonyrodz]

finally. hope the new engine runs well.

You and me both brother! If not I'm killing it!!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Got my lugs for the ppv rims.
Anybody notice anything?

 

[wjburken]

Got my lugs for the ppv rims.View attachment 251604
Anybody notice anything?

When did you go with a 5 bolt wheel?

 

[Tonyrodz]

When did you go with a 5 bolt wheel?

DAMMIT!! I opened the box and I'm like.....WTF??

 

[Rocket Man]

Got my lugs for the ppv rims.View attachment 251604
Anybody notice anything?

You didn’t order enough? Wth?

 

[Tonyrodz]

You didn’t order enough? Wth?

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.