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[mountie]

I just turned 65.... Useless information is all I have left !!

 

[avalonandl]

I just turned 65.... Useless information is all I have left !!

I resemble that......

 

[avalonandl]

A DOHC LS based motor.... ooooh....

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/750-hp-dohc-ls-based-mercury-racing-motor-roadster-shop/


EDIT: 427 Cubes LS7 block....

 

[Sam Harris]

A DOHC LS based motor.... ooooh....

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/750-hp-dohc-ls-based-mercury-racing-motor-roadster-shop/


EDIT: 427 Cubes LS7 block....

Hmm.. wasn’t this already tried in the 90’s by GM..?

 

[avalonandl]

Hmm.. wasn’t this already tried in the 90’s by GM..?

A little known fact, that was the engine designed by Lotus, built by Mercury in Stillwater and used in the FIRST ZR-1 in the C4 for 1989. 405 HP 5.7 liters.

 

[Tonyrodz]

A little known fact, that was the engine designed by Lotus, built by Mercury in Stillwater and used in the FIRST ZR-1 in the C4 for 1989. 405 HP 5.7 liters.

I remember those. I also remember reading if the customer had a drivetrain related issue, the dealer wasn't allowed to touch it. They were supposed to yank and ship the entire motor back to Lotus. Anyone else remember that?

 

[avalonandl]

I know its not a Yukon/Tahoe... but I cleaned the TB on our 2006 Chev Trailblazer L6 4200. It had a bad idle would stumble etc.

Here is b4. pic

After cleaning on the vehicle w/ TB cleaner old toothbrush, leaning over etc. and using a rag.....

Smooth idle , no surge, etc.

Denali is next....

 

[mountie]

I know its not a Yukon/Tahoe... but I cleaned the TB on our 2006 Chev Trailblazer L6 4200. It had a bad idle would stumble etc.

Here is b4. pic

After cleaning on the vehicle w/ TB cleaner old toothbrush, leaning over etc. and using a rag.....

Smooth idle , no surge, etc.

Denali is next....View attachment 249829

I have also used a toothbrush-sized, soft brass wire brush to get into the tight edges and it also polishes the surface. ( Great for the aluminum outside for clean up)

 

[avalonandl]

I used a toothbrush because plastic bristles just get combusted. Since i did it on the vehicle no metal bristles. 219k miles on this old bear. Owes us nothing

 

[mountie]

I used a toothbrush because plastic bristles just get combusted. Since i did it on the vehicle no metal bristles. 219k miles on this old bear. Owes us nothing

Good point about the brass...... An engine can't use a tooth pick !!