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  1. J

    I want to delete my muffler on my 5.3 hoe, does anyone have a sound clip of what i have in store?

    You can disconnect the exhaust pipe just after the cat that should give you an idea. Basically, it will be loud, raspy and sound like smeared dog crap. If you don't route it out from under your tahoe, it will echo under neath and have drone. If your AFM is not disabled, you wont be able to...
  2. J

    Interior lights not op when front doors are opened

    Do you still get the chime when you open the door when the keys are in the ignition? Or the warning when the doors are open and the transmission is not in park?
  3. J

    AFM problems?

    With AFM, you get: -Increased oil consumption. some have seen close to a quart every 1k miles. -crappy sound when in 4 cyl mode if you have aftermarket exhaust -some folks claim that AFM doesn't actually improve mileage. Several people have experienced cam shaft and other engine failures as a...
  4. J

    08 Tahoe LT - New to me... Questions

    For factory remote start, you need to verify that you have the remote start prep. RPO code AP8 in the glovebox. Then you just but the retrofit kit through the dealer. It gives you 2 new fobs and includes a code to enable the remote start. You will have to dig up the part number via google...
  5. J

    Get a catch can before any mods.

    For $25 something like: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-SQUARE-ALUMINUM-BILLET-HIGH-QUALITY-OIL-CATCH-CAN-RESERVOIR-TANK-CHEVY-/371774688378?fits=Make:Chevrolet|Submodel:LS&hash=item568f7f8c7a:g:-cYAAOSwcUBYEqrO&vxp=mtr would work fine. I m running a similar design with a plastic scrubber...
  6. J

    Fob Question...

    As long as you have a working key, replacement keys can be programmed by you in about 2 minutes. I forget the specifics, but believe that replacement fobs can also be programmed by you. If you know someone with a newer Tahoe, you might be able to talk them into letting you try to reprogram...
  7. J

    Rate my deal please...

    Truecar.com has a used section now. Cargurus.com is another good one that also 'rates' the asking price and tells you how long it's been listed on their site. Three years ago, 07 Tahoes were in the 17-18K range for similar miles, so it sounds like you are paying a bit extra because of it...
  8. J

    6.2l fuel milage "reality"

    Fuelly.com You can browse and filter by make, model, trim and engine size. It's all real world data manually entered by drivers. There are other sites that should give other data. There is more data for the Yukon than for the Yukon XL.
  9. J

    Upper ball joints shot?

    If you are lucky, just a hammer. I guess I forgot about the pickle fork when I said basic. The one I have is an Autozone special and set me back like ten bucks, and I've used it for other things besides separating tie rod ends and ball joints.
  10. J

    New here. 07 State Patrol Tahoe 2wd

    Tire balance issues will be seen at a different speed range. ~60 IIRC. Not sure that I would accept shocks/struts as a valid explanation for vibration at a certain speed range either. A better set of shocks/struts may do a better job of covering up/minimizing the vibration. Sort of like a...
  11. J

    Need some input

    A good chrome shop would be able to strip all of that for you. Might not save as much, but you might like the finished product better.
  12. J

    Need some input

    Or you could by the chrome wheel, and eventually have it stripped and painted or powder coated. I Believe the 275/60/20 will fit since the LTZ runs 275/55/20 and there is some room left. You might be able to fit a 35" since it is only about 3 inches taller (1.5" closer to rear axle in the...
  13. J

    Headers and catless crossover

    Video Time: That's a video of a built 400 CI chevy with 1 5/8, 1 3/4, and 1 7/8 headers being run on it to see which size works best. For comparison, the 6.2L only comes out to about 379 Cubic inches. For our engines, 5.3L - 6.2L, I would look past 1 3/4" headers unless you have a big power...
  14. J

    Headers and catless crossover

    Wow. That isn't common, usually starts leaking after the first bolt breaks.
  15. J

    Headers and catless crossover

    With 6 broken exhaust manifold bolts, it is entirely probable that your improved throttle response and smoothness are coming from fixing the exhaust leak that you had.
  16. J

    Husky or Weathertech cargo liners

    I have a weathertech. It was there when I bought my Suburban. I have a base trim level with rubber floors and hard plastic floor in the cargo area. It was probably put in to cover the deleted third row seat mounts. It's thin and flexible. It will crease if it gets folded. It slides around...
  17. J

    Question Help Identifying Engine 'tick'

    Sure if it is a bad enough leak. In the first vid it had an exhaust leak sound to it. Haven't watched the second video.
  18. J

    Will Autotrack II hurt my transfer case?

    You can get a dexron vi rated oil at any parts store from any of the common brands. Might be able to save a little online if you look around. From what was mentioned in an earlier post, it looks like they changed designs, and the new design may not be as specific about oil additives.
  19. J

    New owner of a 08 Z71 Tahoe!...with questions

    Sorry, I missed this. The basis is: -Corrosion is not uncommon in either of the battery wires, which causes various electrical power loss issues. -The wires are typically the smallest gage (size) wire possible to support the factory configuration. Every wire in the vehicle actually fits...
  20. J

    New here. 07 State Patrol Tahoe 2wd

    That shake at 75-80 mph will be drive line, it clears up past 80 but doesn't go away. Usually a u-joint that is bad or going bad. Issues with the slip yoke seems common-ish also. If you throw a weight off of the drive shaft, or if some goober doesn't put everything back in the same...
  21. J

    Surging/jerking at cold start??

    Is it storing any codes? Which codes? Are you running a tune? Did it start after you were tuned? Have you checked for vacuum leaks? How long since it's bee serviced (ie tuneup) Have you checked the fluid level in your transmission? What is its condition? When was the transfer case last...
  22. J

    Upper ball joints shot?

    You could do both sides in the parking lot in a day. That is if the complex manager doesn't throw a fit about work ing in the parking lot and depending on how rusted the front end is. I know guys that have swapped entire axles in their apartment parking lots before so I wouldn't sweat it...
  23. J

    Will Autotrack II hurt my transfer case?

    GMT800 and GMT900 refer to the platform. GMT900 is the 2007 through 2014 model years. GMT800 will cover the body style ending in 2006, but I forget the first year of that style, '01 maybe. AWD transfer cases are non selectable and typically found on the Escalades and Denalis, but I believe...
  24. J

    Z71 vs LT

    limited slip look for RPO code "G80" on label inside glovebox. I believe that there is a sticky in the audio section that will explain the radio options and issues better then I can from memory.
  25. J

    07 Tahoe performance upgrade

    Food for thought regarding getting a "tune": http://www.efidynotuning.com/dynofacts.htm

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