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  1. ThisIsLivin

    4 Piston Big Brake Upgrade from 2019-20

    What do you mean my Denali isn't a race car? My Denali drifts through corners better than most cars I've owned. I put it in tow mode and it keeps the trans in the perfect gear for hot rodding, of course after a few tuning mods. It steers with the gas perfectly. Granted it's nowhere near my...
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    Kooks Y-pipes w/ cats Anyone used this??

    Get the headers, I put the Kooks long tube headers and Y pipe on my 03 Suburban, big difference. Of course it could have been because the CAT's were failing.
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    3rd row seat removal Premier Edit:deck added

    When I bought mine the dealer gave me the diagram on what bolts and connectors needed to be removed to pull the 3rd row. They didn't have an issue with it.
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    4 Piston Big Brake Upgrade from 2019-20

    Ok, so I finally watched the video. It is exactly as I thought, going to the 4 piston caliper requires more fluid and will increase pedal travel. I highly recommend using the Baer rotor upgrade kit with the Power Stop pads, instead of the 4 piston caliper. It uses the stock caliper and larger...
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    4 Piston Big Brake Upgrade from 2019-20

    I put the Baer brake upgrade on my Denali with Power Stop pads on the front and the Power Stop rotors and pads on the rear. It stops almost as good as my Callaway Corvette. I'm interested in the upgrade to the calipers, just concerned that going to a 4 piston caliper about the master cylinder...
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    Looking for Advice on Replacement Shock/Spring Options

    I replaced my magnetic ride struts and shocks on my 2015 Yukon Denali with Arnott. They use a Eilbach shock with the air leveling and the resistor to fool the computer. I love them, they are definitely better than the OEM and lifetime guarantee.
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    Fuel shuts off at 112MPH

    Had my Denali to 130 so far and it was still pulling hard. When it shifted at 125 I was surprised at how hard it pulled. With the few mods I've done so far it should hit 150 pretty easy. Of course I have upgraded the brakes significantly and she stops fast at 130. I do have a device plugged...
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    2015 Tahoe w/ 66k miles - just had to replace transmission

    There is a known issue with the torque converter in the 8 speed for 2015. GM issued a TSB for it and will cover the repairs. Mine went at 103,000 and I got them to cover 80% of the repair. For anyone running the 8l90 use Amsoil trans fluid. It makes a huge difference in how it runs. I have 163k...
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    Air ride or bypass

    I have a 2015 Denali with the Magnetic ride. When they blew I switched to the Arnott. They have the built in resistor and maintain the air levelers. Best thing I ever did on this vehicle. Lifetime warranty and better ride. They use the Eilbach shock which is an excellent unit. On my vehicle if...
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    2019 Tahoe for towing. Difference between tow and max trailer package?

    Get the 6.2L whatever you do. I tow a 6,000lb boat and trailer and after I upgraded the brakes to PowerStop pads it tows beautifully. I had the Magneride, but replaced them with the units from Arnott. Best move ever, if I would have known how much they improved the ride I would have done it...
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    2016 Denali/6.2 long term reliability

    I have 162k on my Denali and I plan on keeping it till it drops. I did the catch can and I have HPTuners so I did the software AFM delete. FYI, I think I actually get better mileage, I'm getting 22.5 doing just over 80 on the highway. Run the Amsoil trans fluid, it makes a huge difference...
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    2016 Yukon XL Needs New Transmission - Not Happy

    Excuse me if some of this was already mentioned. My torque converter went at 103,000 and I got GM to replace it and do a transmission flush. It only cost me a few hundred dollars. The problem is the torque converter blew garbage into the trans. There is a TSB on this and the shudder is the...
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    Replace EBC Yellow pads?

    Use PowerStop Z36, you will love them. Better braking and no dust. I use them on all my vehicles, I have tried everything. I use to have a repair shop and have done hundreds of brake jobs with every major manufacturer. I am a very sporty driver and don't baby any of my vehicles and I love...
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    Pictures of 3 Yukon’s...Vote For Your Favorite!

    How about none of the above. I like mine better.
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    Best Serpentine Belt Kit

    I just bought a new Gates tensioner, pulley and belt and the new belt wouldn't fit on my 2015 Yukon Denali 6.2. The old tensioner pulley was squeaking so I replaced it and had to keep the original belt which has 160k on it. I checked the new belt to the old belt and even though they had the...
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    Just an Into

    KATEC has an offer to CNC port your heads for $499 for the pair. If you're doing a cam swap, send the heads in, it will make a big difference. I smile every time I take off in my Denali with a tweaked 6.2 it's an absolute blast. Now that gas is so cheap, I have to admit that I am always first...
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    2016 Yukon XL Needs New Transmission - Not Happy

    I had the torque convertor go on my 8 speed at 103,000 and with letters to BBB and GM corporate I was able to get them to cover most of it. If that's what you have, there is a TSB for the torque convertor that is junk. I switched the trans fluid to Amsoil after I got 40k on the repair. Shifts...
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    Show off your 2015+ leveled Tahoes and Yukons!

    Leveling kit with bracket mod for ride control and switched to Arnott strut/shocks which added a little extra lift. 20"x9" Moto Metal wheels with 33" 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Ultra Terrains. BAER brake upgrade kit up front, PowerStop pads, CAI, Gibson 3.5" exhaust, catch can, tuned with...
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    Recommended tires?

    My philosophy is that my tires are the single most important safety feature on my vehicle. I've had a lot of vehicles and lots of different tires and the differences are dramatic. My tire store loves me, when I look for new tires, I ask what is the best tire I can buy. Long wearing is 3rd or...
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    Want a fast Denali AWD

    I went with an Airaid tube and K&N filter on the stock box. I went with Gibson exhaust as it was the only stainless 3.5" I could find, and on my 2015 they dyno'd a 22hp gain. I did mostly trans tuning and I knocked .7 seconds off of my 0-60 time with just these mods. I also recommend long...
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    Performance Spark Plugs and HT Leads

    +1 on the Taylor wires, but you will only see the benefit if you add super hot coils. I put Granetelli 85k volt coils on my Callaway Corvette with Taylor low resistance wires and picked up some fuel economy, smoother idle, better throttle response. But that's on a supercharged engine.
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    What brand of fluids?

    Amsoil. I have 360,000 on my 03 Suburban and a compression check is still like new. I have beat that thing to death and it runs better than new and is the smoothest idling vehicle I own. I run Amsoil in everything from my 700hp offshore to my 38 year old lawnmower with the original sparkplug...
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    Big Brakes?

    I have put the Baer big brake kit on with Powerstop pads. It is a huge difference from stock, I've done some high speed stops (130mph) with zero fade
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    Tune voided my Yukon warranty

    I have tuned my 2015 Yukon Denali before I hit 12,000 miles and I had it back to the dealer multiple times with engine and tranny issues including a major warranty issue with the torque convertor. I use HPTuner software and always restore the factory tune before going to the dealer. I've never...
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    Magneride dead at 85k

    The Arnott's are the way to go. Swapped my magneride on my Denali and the Arnott's are so much better. They are way better for towing too.

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