I need some insight on a motor swap

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To me, the main thing is, if doing a performance motor swap, you better make sure the steering/suspension/brakes/transmission can handle that performance. Otherwise, is a waste of time and money.
I agree.... which is why (earlier), to build a transmission first. Most everything else could be an endless can of worms ($$$)
 

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I agree.... which is why (earlier), to build a transmission first. Most everything else could be an endless can of worms ($$$)
The way I am, as an example....... My transmission is working just fine ( Praise the Lord)..... If it fails, then I'll research a performance build. My brakes were sort of old when I bought the Yukon.... I went to ProStop. etc....
 

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The way I am, as an example....... My transmission is working just fine ( Praise the Lord)..... If it fails, then I'll research a performance build. My brakes were sort of old when I bought the Yukon.... I went to ProStop. etc....
I went with the Baer Erradispeed just can't bring myself to spend $4k+ on brakes alone, $1400 is enough lol
 

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I am still wondering if the cost of a BlackBear 'mild tune' is really worth the expense, since driving a Yukon XL isn't anywhere near a Nissan 370Z. I completely agree with your post. I spent years as a performance driving instructor. I know how to enter-exit any turn, SMOOTHLY, even if it is a little aggressive. The sway from this Yukon is annoying. Especially if I must perform an 'accident evasion maneuver'..... I don't want to make any extra corrections because the truck is wobbly....

( About the hellwig sway bars.... They suggest using the 'farthest' hole mount first to feel the response, then adjust later if wanted. Out of the 3 holes, I am wondering if the middle hole is the choice?
Isn't this one the most aggressive? That's where mine is.Screenshot_20231203_150340_Gallery.jpg
 

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I use the middle hole and have tried all 3 holes. I like the feel and have no need for the most aggressive. I really saw the benefits recently, of the Hellwig bars, front and rear.

I just turned right at a stop light. Accelerated aggressively, like I usually do. A car pulled out of a gas station drive, right in front of me. There was a passing/turn lane to the left. I could have slowed down but would not have been quick enough to avoid a crash. Plus there was a car right behind me, after the turn. Another car was moving in to the passing/turn lane coming against me. I quickly floored it and moved hard left and back right and went around the pull out car and was able to avoid the oncoming car. The Z71 stuck like glue and handled flawlessly. I got a bit of a w*o*o*d*y over all that.
So, I now see why @Tonyrodz was laughing about the "holes" and being "aggressive" and "w*o*o*d*y".
 

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