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  1. skyhighsami

    Will they fit?

    I don't think with 9" you can clear a 39.5" Super Swamper. Those tires usually run close to advertised measurement or a little larger. A friend of mine had a Suburban with 9 1/2" of lift and with 36" Iroks it would scrub on turns. You're only a half and inch taller and trying to clear 3 1/2"...
  2. skyhighsami

    Solid axle swap and gearing question

    The gearing on 37s with 5.38s will be close to what my Trailblazer SS is. But that motor revs to 6200, the Vortec 5.7 turns to only 4900. That's my only concern. We drove it to TX2K13 and at 75 it was turning 2100 with 32" tires and 3.42s. Ideally I would rather be at 2500. With 37s and 5.38s I...
  3. skyhighsami

    383 Project

    Why not get the ht383 GM Performance Parts offers and drop it in with supporting mods and a tune to dial in the power? That motor looks like the best swap unless you go Gen III. Pull on long tube headers, under drive pulleys if you choose, maybe some roller rockers to free up some extra power...
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    Solid axle swap and gearing question

    I have a Dana 44 and 12 bolt out of a K5 that is built front and rear and locked. I also have a NP208 to swap the case that's in there now for a floor shifted 208. My question is on the ring and pinion in these axles. They are 5.38, with me planning on running no bigger than a 37 or 38 should I...
  5. skyhighsami

    What electric fans work best for these trucks?

    I think that's part of the reason the C6 fan didn't cool on my TBSS
  6. skyhighsami

    I need shocks for a 96 Tahoe

    What about Pro Comp? I've had them on a Wrangler and 2500.
  7. skyhighsami

    Is the 0411 pcm mod worth the trouble on a mostly stock truck?

    But with a stock truck do you need the faster processing ability the 0411 provides? I understand if you swap a Gen III engine but does the Vortec 5.7 benefit much from it? Basically I plan on 1.6 roller tip stamped steel rockers, K&N filter, ported throttle body, MSD coil and ignition, headers...
  8. skyhighsami

    I need shocks for a 96 Tahoe

    I am going to be driving my Tahoe to Houston for TX2K13 and I need shocks before I leave. It has turned torsion bars and 3" blocks with 32" BFGs. I want something reasonably priced that rides good and will tow well. My last 10 vehicles have been lowered so I'm lost in buying shocks for a 4WD...
  9. skyhighsami

    Is the 0411 pcm mod worth the trouble on a mostly stock truck?

    This week I am going to order a tune for my 96 Tahoe, I had mostly forgotten about the 0411 mod until today when doing some research. On a stock truck and a truck that will stay mostly stock is this worth it? And what purpose does it serve? Thanks
  10. skyhighsami

    What electric fans work best for these trucks?

    I have an electric fan that came off a C6 Corvette that was on my TBSS that I can use. Or I could get a set off another vehicle if that will work better. Post up what you're using and how you're controlling it.
  11. skyhighsami

    Has anyone swapped to a higher ratio roller rocker?

    There seem to be some similar to the Comps on eBay for half price. Since this isn't an all out race build that will spin 6500 rpm I wonder if they're worth trying
  12. skyhighsami

    Has anyone swapped to a higher ratio roller rocker?

    The 1.52 is a stock ratio right? Do they offer them in a 1.6 or have you used them in a 1.6 ---------- Post added at 09:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ---------- I think I see what you're saying now, what is the power gain seriously in going from a 1.5 to a 1.52 rocker. Other...
  13. skyhighsami

    Has anyone swapped to a higher ratio roller rocker?

    What brand directly swaps in the heads as stock without machine work. It seems like I remember the Vortec heads have press in studs and for high performance applications you have the heads drilled and tapped for screw in studs. Is that true or am I remembering incorrectly? I want something I can...
  14. skyhighsami

    Has anyone swapped to a higher ratio roller rocker?

    I'm looking for a simple bolt on upgrade since I will have the intake apart to do the fuel injection spider assembly ---------- Post added at 05:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:02 PM ---------- I want to know if I swap from the 1.5 stock arm to a 1.6 roller rocker will the stock valve...
  15. skyhighsami

    Has anyone swapped to a higher ratio roller rocker?

    I was curious about swapping to a higher ratio roller rocker when my truck is apart swapping the fuel injector assembly. My truck is a 96 and is all stock. What ratio, what brand, where have you gotten them, and what kind of power did you pick up?
  16. skyhighsami

    LS3 Erod Swap in '95 Tahoe

    Do the E Rod engine, run the 6 speed 6L80 and the AWD transfer case from an Escalade or Denali. Then lower the truck with coil overs and a multi link or bagged suspension with big sway bars. It wouldn't get much better than that. Basically a full size version of a Typhoon with lots of power and...
  17. skyhighsami

    Replacing fuel injector spider assembly and need help

    . I have a 1996 Chevy Tahoe that needs a new fuel injection spider assembly. I ordered they new improved part. Does anyone have any advice on how to best do it? I'm also going to replace the spark plugs and change the oil. What plugs work best in the Vortec engine, and what weight oil in a 150k...
  18. skyhighsami

    Can the Mercruiser or marine intake fit on a Vortec 350 in a 96 Tahoe

    I was hoping for more first hand experience with someone that had done it on here and not just a write up
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    Can the Mercruiser or marine intake fit on a Vortec 350 in a 96 Tahoe

    A friend of mine who works on boats and I were talking about a fueling issue my 350 in the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe my wife drives is having. The fuel injector spider assemble is leaking causing poor mpg, a skip, and very slow start. I know some of the 4.3 Vortec guys swap to the marine style intake...
  20. skyhighsami

    14 bolt SF install

    The Avalanche with a 2500 is leaf sprung? I didn't know that. Didn't some Escalades come with a 14 bolt?
  21. skyhighsami

    96 Chevy Tahoe gearing and diff questions.

    I was going atleast 4.11. It has 3.42s now and the trouble of swapping wouldn't be worth it for going to a 3.73. I would ultimately love to find a 14 bolt 6 lug semi floater with a factory locker and 4.11 gears. Then I'll drop the front diff and regear it to 4.11 from 3.42. My question is, does...
  22. skyhighsami

    96 Chevy Tahoe gearing and diff questions.

    My Tahoe is lifted on 32" tires right now, I might go 33" when they wear out but not much bigger than that. Right now it has 3.42s, what do I need to gear it at? What year truck should I be looking for to get a 14 bolt SF that will bolt in, and finally what diff options are there for the front...
  23. skyhighsami

    14 bolt SF install

    Post pictures because I'm looking to do the same swap in my 96 Tahoe. As for the newer trucks the 2500 Avalanche came with a 14bolt and will bolt in a Tahoe or Suburban they just have 8 lugs. But they do bolt in.
  24. skyhighsami

    looking for a 14b and front diff swap for my 96 Tahoe

    I want a 14 bolt semi floater C clip rear with 4.11 and a front diff I can swap in with 4.11 in my Tahoe. I would like something a little wider that what's under there now because I'm running a 1" spacer in the back and I would like to ditch that. A stock G80 is fine because it won't be a...
  25. skyhighsami

    Has anyone put an Eaton/Magnacharger on Vortec 350

    I've got a super low mile LQ9 that I bought to swap in the 04 Yukon XL I built for my wife 2 years ago. We sold it before I swapped it out. What would the swap to a LS engine cost roughly? I have the long block but I would need intake, exhaust manifolds and accessory drive. What will I need as...

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