What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Austinite]

I finally got around to finishing up my vacuum actuated exhaust cutout. I've used an electric cutout in the past that lasted about 2 weeks. IMO they are trash. If you're gonna get one, do yourself a favor and get one that's a mechanical vacuum actuated one. I'm gonna order a turndown and install it this week. And when the cutout isn't open, the exhaust goes through a Magnaflow 12909. I'll try to get some sound clips later today.

 

[iamdub]

I finally got around to finishing up my vacuum actuated exhaust cutout. I've used an electric cutout in the past that lasted about 2 weeks. IMO they are trash. If you're gonna get one, do yourself a favor and get one that's a mechanical vacuum actuated one. I'm gonna order a turndown and install it this week. And when the cutout isn't open, the exhaust goes through a Magnaflow 12909. I'll try to get some sound clips later today.

Cool!

Can you adjust the opening point? Link(s) to parts used?

 

[89Suburban]

I finally got around to finishing up my vacuum actuated exhaust cutout. I've used an electric cutout in the past that lasted about 2 weeks. IMO they are trash. If you're gonna get one, do yourself a favor and get one that's a mechanical vacuum actuated one. I'm gonna order a turndown and install it this week. And when the cutout isn't open, the exhaust goes through a Magnaflow 12909. I'll try to get some sound clips later today.

Awesome!!!!!! I don't think that would pass vehicle emission inspection up here up here in **** vehicle regulations land....

 

[wjburken]

Did my first oil change since installing the Fumoto drain valve. Is it normal for it to take 30 minutes to drain the oil with this thing? I went ahead and punched a hole in the filter to cut down on the mess. It drains faster than the valve does!

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I have read mixed reviews about those Fumoto valves. I don’t think you are alone. Many have complained about the drain speed.

 

[Austinite]

Cool!

Can you adjust the opening point? Link(s) to parts used?

No you can't adjust the opening, it's either open or closed. And since no one really made a vacuum cutout for 3.5" exhaust, I had to kind of Frankenstein parts together. I had to weld the cutout to the flange after I cut the flange down a bit and used butt joints to tie it altogether. I might eventually weld it all up. And I mounted the vacuum pump/remote relay under the cupholders in the center console.
3" Vacuum Cutout
3.5" to 2.5" flange
3.5" Stainless Cutout
3.5" Butt Joint Exhaust Clamps (2)

 

[Austinite]

Awesome!!!!!! I don't think that would pass vehicle emission inspection up here up here in **** vehicle regulations land....

Haha, yeah are inspections aren't quite that bad down here in Texas yet. Plus I know a few guys that barely have to look at the truck for a sticker.

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

Haha, yeah are inspections aren't quite that bad down here in Texas yet. Plus I know a few guys that barely have to look at the truck for a sticker.

Yep. Love these lax laws compared to other places.

 

[LRob]

Finished up chasing down some oil leaks. As of now, was only the oil pan and oil plug in the oil cooler line block that bolts to the side of the oil pan. So far no leaks but i'll have to check it next weekend. I changed the oil pick up tube seal and i didnt realize i had been driving around with lack luster oil pressure. I gained about 8 psi. I was pretty happy about that. I was getting about 20 psi at idle warmed up, now im getting about 28-30psi at idle. It cruises on the highway at about 40psi +/-. Did rear brakes last weekend, and found the rear axle seals are seeping. I'll do those next week. I hate leaks!

 

[the_tool_man]

I have read mixed reviews about those Fumoto valves. I don’t think you are alone. Many have complained about the drain speed.

The speed I can deal with. But the real problem is the mess. In my area this time of year, if it's warm enough to do an oil change in my driveway, and it's not raining, it's windy. That tiny oil stream gets blown all over the place by the wind, leaving oil everywhere.

BTW, this was the first time I tried punching a hole in the filter before removing. I still had quite a lot of oil run down the outside of the filter when I loosened it. My truck is parked on level ground. So I'm not seeing the point of this either.

 

[wjburken]

The speed I can deal with. But the real problem is the mess. In my area this time of year, if it's warm enough to do an oil change in my driveway, and it's not raining, it's windy. That tiny oil stream gets blown all over the place by the wind, leaving oil everywhere.

BTW, this was the first time I tried punching a hole in the filter before removing. I still had quite a lot of oil run down the outside of the filter when I loosened it. My truck is parked on level ground. So I'm not seeing the point of this either.

I understand about the wind blowing the oil. I have a couple large (4ft by 5ft) pieces of cardboard that I slide under the vehicle to keep the drips and splatters off the concrete. I’ve had decent luck with the hole in the filter cutting down on the oil coming down the side, but it never eliminates it.

 

[Kee Fuller]

I have read mixed reviews about those Fumoto valves. I don’t think you are alone. Many have complained about the drain speed.

Yea it takes a while. I usually go back in the house for 30 mins or so. I bought some plastic tubing that fits over the nipple and run that into an oil jug

 

[Sam Harris]

Got up into the 50s and sunny today....Tahoe was covered in gravel dust and mud from driving through road construction in the rain a few days ago....so it got washed, glass cleaned, tire dressing, and ceramic waxed. It looks soooo freaking good. Also did my wifes car, which completely finished off my arms ( rock climbing last night started the process ) but they both look so good now.

Uhh... pics..?

 

[Geoffsfas10]

Uhh... pics..?

Well the driveway shots are boring and have a weird shadow....but I went and took real pictures today of the tahoe atleast

tahoe 1 by Geoff Anderson, on Flickr

tahoe 3 by Geoff Anderson, on Flickr

 

[R3cord303]

Well the driveway shots are boring and have a weird shadow....but I went and took real pictures today of the tahoe atleast

tahoe 1 by Geoff Anderson, on Flickr

tahoe 3 by Geoff Anderson, on Flickr

Damn thats the first time I’ve ever seen that paint color (same as mine) that looked good! Did you do your projector retrofit yourself? Makes me wanna dehaze my lights soon!

 

[iamdub]

No you can't adjust the opening, it's either open or closed. And since no one really made a vacuum cutout for 3.5" exhaust, I had to kind of Frankenstein parts together. I had to weld the cutout to the flange after I cut the flange down a bit and used butt joints to tie it altogether. I might eventually weld it all up. And I mounted the vacuum pump/remote relay under the cupholders in the center console.
3" Vacuum Cutout
3.5" to 2.5" flange
3.5" Stainless Cutout
3.5" Butt Joint Exhaust Clamps (2)

I thought it was actuated by engine vacuum (or, more accurately, lack of with throttle angle). That's why I asked if you could adjust the opening point. Wouldn't want it opening just when you're casually accelerating from block to block.

You got a deal on that cutout!

 

[Austinite]

I thought it was actuated by engine vacuum (or, more accurately, lack of with throttle angle). That's why I asked if you could adjust the opening point. Wouldn't want it opening just when you're casually accelerating from block to block.

You got a deal on that cutout!

Ohhh, yeah I guess I should've elaborated more on that! I do think some people in the turbo world have them hooked up that way. This one has a pump.

 

[kbuskill]

I thought it was actuated by engine vacuum (or, more accurately, lack of with throttle angle). That's why I asked if you could adjust the opening point. Wouldn't want it opening just when you're casually accelerating from block to block.

You got a deal on that cutout!

I too thought that was how it worked.

 

[Doubeleive]

I figured it would be engine vacuum but manually controlled maybe like a choke

 

[Idriveaho]

Got it washed Saturday. Found that the clear coat on the passenger side has bad clear coat peeling as well as some on the roof. Anyone know a good process for me to fix it myself?

Today I decided to take care of the po121 code and cleaned the throttle body. Then I used the sea foam spray deal. I was one of the unlucky ones where this thing did not want to relearn the idle. Did the whole turn on 3 min off 60 for who knows how many damn times. Unhooked the battery for 10 min. Ended up having to drive it for awhile. It finally figured it out when I got home.

I did notice it seemed like I might have a slight boost in mpg from seafoaming though. I was monitoring the instant and usually up a slight hill I get 10 to 12. It was reading 15. We will see if it’s a placebo effect after the next fill.

 

[avalonandl]

Can you clean the TB on the engine... I mean spray it there?