Went to the track

[Peacock]

Left it on initially because I forgot to turn it off. So it was either all on or all off. You know how the rear differential works right? Don't know what you know.

I know I'll have to pull the ABS fuse on my 2013 PPV to get the stabilitrak to shut off and my understanding on a 2 wheel drive traction control it will engage the left tire once it registers slippage on the right tire. My older cars have Detroit Lockers, a full spool and a traction lock which of course are not computer controlled.
If that is wrong set me straight.

 

[swathdiver]

I know I'll have to pull the ABS fuse on my 2013 PPV to get the stabilitrak to shut off and my understanding on a 2 wheel drive traction control it will engage the left tire once it registers slippage on the right tire. My older cars have Detroit Lockers, a full spool and a traction lock which of course are not computer controlled.
If that is wrong set me straight.

The truck G80 functions like a locker and a limited slip. In order for the "locker" to activate, it must detect wheel slippage, about 200 rpms difference, then a counter-weight engages the other side and you're locked up. It's all mechanical.

If we press and hold the traction control button for five seconds, it is supposed to turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak. Then you're only dealing with getting the locker to engage to limit wheel spin. Brake-Traction Control is always on.

Well, I guess this question should be asked, does the PPV have this button under the climate controls?

 

[Peacock]

It does have the traction control button but no amount of holding the button in will turn off the stabilitrak, it will only turn off the t/c. I also just researched that the traction control applies the brake to the slipping wheel, which is no good for accelerating.
So if I take this thing to a tnt night I'll need to turn off the traction control and disable the stabilitrak. I wonder if pulling the ABS fuse would disable the t/c as well since it's brake controlled ???

 

[GreyStone]

It does have the traction control button but no amount of holding the button in will turn off the stabilitrak, it will only turn off the t/c. I also just researched that the traction control applies the brake to the slipping wheel, which is no good for accelerating.
So if I take this thing to a tnt night I'll need to turn off the traction control and disable the stabilitrak. I wonder if pulling the ABS fuse would disable the t/c as well since it's brake controlled ???

 

[Peacock]

Looks like the fuse would kill both just like I was thinking

 

[DRKN57]

That was awesome. Had no idea these trucks could do that stock either just removing a fuse. Thanks for posting.


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[ls1frc]

What is the stock 0-60 and 1/4 mile time for the 5.3 in the XL?

I can't seem to find it anymore.

 

[swathdiver]

What is the stock 0-60 and 1/4 mile time for the 5.3 in the XL?

I can't seem to find it anymore.

Numbers are all over the place. Here's what I've learned:

 

[gooffeyguy]

Numbers are all over the place. Here's what I've learned:

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Wish they had a newer 6.2 stats then a 2007

 

[ls1frc]

I know before my cam/headers, I was somewhere in the mid 8's 0-60 and it felt realllyyy slow (no kick at all). Seems like mid 8s and mid 16s is about right for the 5.3.

I just timed a 0-60 run yesterday with HP Tuners and I was right at 7.6, which would line up with a mid 15 second 1/4 mile. It feels significantly faster than when stock. I just have catted headers and stage 1 btr truck cam and do my own tuning.

So headers/cam gets you somewhere between a stock 6.2 and stock 5.3.

 

[swathdiver]

Wish they had a newer 6.2 stats then a 2007

The rags didn't like them but knew they were successful so why promote something you do not like? Sound familiar? I might have missed a review so by all means have a look and report your findings.

 

[ls1frc]

Oh it was 95 degrees yesterday too. I will time another one in the fall.

 

[ls1frc]

The rags didn't like them but knew they were successful so why promote something you do not like? Sound familiar? I might have missed a review so by all means have a look and report your findings.

It's funny you say this, I always remember vehicles like this being frowned upon when I was growing up.

Now that I am grown and have a family, I can't imagine NOT having one. My wife always pushed me to get one and I was like "It's just a friggin giant box on wheels".

It's been one of my favorite vehicles so far.

 

[swathdiver]

It's funny you say this, I always remember vehicles like this being frowned upon when I was growing up.

Now that I am grown and have a family, I can't imagine NOT having one. My wife always pushed me to get one and I was like "It's just a friggin giant box on wheels".

It's been one of my favorite vehicles so far.

Same here, only one person in my family ever owned one, from brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles and cousins. One uncle bought a K5 Jimmy new and still has it, that's it.

My father and I, mother and my siblings have all been seriously injured in auto accidents as we were in compact cars. When I started my own family I swore them (all cars) off and started with the GM minivans and then the GMC.

 

[BG1988]

Glad to hear that you tackled and solved the problem Joe! Congrats on the bun in the oven too! As for the Yukon, get rid of the Forester and get another Yukon! They are made for commuting! Sure, they do not get 30 mpg but they are far more comfortable and FAR more safe to drive. That alone is worth the additional fuel expense in my house and has been for thirty years. We have all been seriously injured in car accidents from driving small cars to "save money on gas", never again.

tahoe hybrid big suv with decent mpg (i'd get a 2013 model though)

run that ***** in M4 still get 18-20mpg in the city v8 ONLY mode,, i figured losing 2 mpg is better then getting a new engine.. sure i can get 26 on the highway still with V8 HYPERmile it.(i'll give it a try next week i'm going to take a short cut through the forest it's pretty much all down hill so i can DFCO the 37 miles )


it can stay in DFCO quite a while.. i noticed a trick I can keep it in DFCO while lightly pressing the gas (prevents heavy engine braking/regen) and drops into 6th gear [EVT gear]


i was messing with it today tricking the transmission into [EVT mode] while in m4 so I can get Eco 6th gear with v8
this how i manipulate the transmission into give up those extra MPG

M4 Disables Active fuel management only..

 

[ls1frc]

Same here, only one person in my family ever owned one, from brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles and cousins. One uncle bought a K5 Jimmy new and still has it, that's it.

My father and I, mother and my siblings have all been seriously injured in auto accidents as we were in compact cars. When I started my own family I swore them (all cars) off and started with the GM minivans and then the GMC.

I hear ya on the accidents. So many texters out there now adays. Good to be driving a tank.

 

[DRKN57]

I hear ya on the accidents. So many texters out there now adays. Good to be driving a tank.

Exactly. Too much distracted driving going on. Another reason I drive a truck.


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[Peacock]

Running 9's with the behemoth, wonder how much power it's making.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Running 9's with the behemoth, wonder how much power it's making.

Beyond badass!!

 

[DRKN57]

Running 9's with the behemoth, wonder how much power it's making.

I want that!


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