Ok. And what else did you need to do when you did the 6.0 swap. I know I need the ecm but is there anything else I'd need. I don't know for sure if I'm doing this but it's a hell of a lot cheaper then buying a newer truck.
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Tonyrodz
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You don't need another ecm/pcm. All you have to do is get yours flashed for the 6.0 tune, and for any mods you're going to do. It should be a straight forward swap. All the ls serious motors are externally the same. Meaning you can take any external part, oil pan, timing chain cover, intake, throttle body etc and swap the parts from motor to motor with no issues. Only thing you need to watch is, if there's anything specific to your 02, like if your fuel rail is different then an 03--if the donor motor is an 03, which isn't a biggie, just swap with your old parts. I hope I wasn't confusing on my explanation.
The explanation was good, but when you mean flashed do you just mean like a tune from blackbear. And I have the flexfuel 5.3 so would I need different injectors or fuel rails
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You can use a Blackbear tune, or any tuner today should be able to do it for you. My guy who did my cam and other internal mods did my tune for me. My 03 doesn't have flex fuel, so I'm not sure of what is exactly needed. I'm not really sure if you'd be able to tune that out, and just swapping to regular injectors. Def look into that option.
I would recommend any aftermarket tail light assemblies that have a clear reverse window.
A good set of LEDs like the 1200 lumen JDM ASTARS ( http://a.co/6SWLge6 quiet a few of us use those bulbs), combined with an aftermarket tail light makes a big difference.
After putting a 20" LED light bar on the front of my truck, I'm now wanting to put something like that on the rear to get even more light in reverse.
I have 1200 lumen bulbs installed, right now. As far as after market tail lenses / assemblies, go, do you have any you recommend?
EDIT: Funny enough, I am running the bulbs you recommended:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NPIUFMM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Gave it a wash in the morning then took the pup for a long ride through the back roads.
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I have these LED tail lights on my truck: https://www.carid.com/spyder/red-eu...d00-led-rc.html?singleid=145252411&url=938261
I really like them because of how the parking lights work along with the turn signals and brake lights:
They cost about $130 and you will need to add a load resistor across one of the brake light wires to make sure your cruise control still works (this is common with aftermarket LED tail lights).
There are quite a few options for our trucks.
Your other option is to just get a cheaper set that you just put your current bulbs in.
A few of the guys on here have done that, too.
I'd look at the exterior sub forum to see what others have done.
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Not all 1200 lm are created equal.
Edit oh yeah those are good.
I have similar bulbs in my stock escalad
e lenses (clear) and they are great.
Bulbeats 1200 Lumens 2pcs 144-BX Chipsets 3056 3156 3057 3157 LED Bulbs with Projector backup lights turn signal light brake light tail light White 6000K Best Value! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DGBTFEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FA7OzbCS6QA41
I also have red jdm bulbs in my brake lights and they look really good. Quite bright. The escalade taillights are a little better though.
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Tried to flush brake fluid. Stuck bleeders in the rear damnit. Purchased some spped bleeders. If i can't get em off ill get some new calipers i guess.
If you can wait a few days... they prob will break off but you can spray with water then penetrating oil and (acetone/ tranny fluid) tap with hammer 2-3x daily for a week and try next weekend ... have new calipers set to go tho because they will end up stripping and then breaking but in the off chance you get them off save yourself some money by returning the new calips..
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Thats the plan
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Finally installed my blue led rocker switches in the clock bezel
brian.roberts.1293
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Ok guys got a question. I run my suburban in 2wd all the time. Sometimes I start the truck up and it's in auto? Assuming something resets?
Also my mirrors always adjust even though I've gone thru the settings and turned off the mirror adjust any suggestions.
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Also my mirrors always adjust even though I've gone thru the settings and turned off the mirror adjust any suggestions.
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Sure you dont hit something by accident before you shut it off or after you..... something aint right... should check that
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Over the weekend, I did a full exterior detail. Foam cannon, clay bar, and applied Optimum's Gloss-Coat ceramic coating. It's supposed to rain the next few days, so I'm anxious to see the water beading performance.
On the valance I tried a new once-a-year UV protectant called Renew/Protect Blak and Gloz, tires got Blak/Satn. Next up is bedliner-ing the nerf bars, re-plastidipping the roof rack end caps, and hitting the rest of the black trim with Blak/Gloz.
On the valance I tried a new once-a-year UV protectant called Renew/Protect Blak and Gloz, tires got Blak/Satn. Next up is bedliner-ing the nerf bars, re-plastidipping the roof rack end caps, and hitting the rest of the black trim with Blak/Gloz.
Tonyrodz
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Got the throttle body replaced--again. I'm hoping this does the trick this time. Runs great, sounds even better.
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Yeah I'm pretty sure. And today all the sudden after I put it back in 2wd and get two miles down the road all the sudden I was slowing down and went to get back in the throttle and the rpms went up but no drive like I was in neutral. Pulled over was gonna cut the truck off and decided to put it in auto and I hear this loud noise and then put it back in 2wd and had gears again. Crazy and it drove fine after that. Weird. The mirror thing is just annoying.
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