Kbuskill's 2008 Burb LTZ "MOD" Thread

[eand28]

Well time will tell as they say.

I am not expecting huge gains but the 3 independent dyno tests on these JBAs show improvements.

I am more interested in the 45 ft lbs of torque increase at 2k-25k RPM than any of the high RPM numbers.

I plan on keeping notes on the Torque Pro app for things like EGTs and of course all the 0-60, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile times as well as LTF trims etc. before and after the install and again after I get the tune updated.

That's another question. Did you guys have any other intake, exhaust mods and did you have it tuned???

I have a “cold” air intake, high flow cats, catback, gm hot cam, and some other engine work. Had it tuned on the manifolds not the headers and it makes decent power but I need bigger fuel injectors

 

[kbuskill]

I have a “cold” air intake, high flow cats, catback, gm hot cam, and some other engine work. Had it tuned on the manifolds not the headers and it makes decent power but I need bigger fuel injectors

Nice!!! I would like to do a cam upgrade at some point but probably not until something craps out with the AFM. I have it turned off in the tune so hopefully that won't be for a long time.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Well time will tell as they say.

I am not expecting huge gains but the 3 independent dyno tests on these JBAs show improvements.

I am more interested in the 45 ft lbs of torque increase at 2k-25k RPM than any of the high RPM numbers.

I plan on keeping notes on the Torque Pro app for things like EGTs and of course all the 0-60, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile times as well as LTF trims etc. before and after the install and again after I get the tune updated.

That's another question. Did you guys have any other intake, exhaust mods and did you have it tuned???

Yes--cai, cam, no cats--the usual.

 

[swathdiver]

If by base line you mean dyno... then NO.

If by base line you mean use the Torque Pro app... then YES... lol

I am hoping to get these installed before the one year anniversary of my custom tune so I can get Lew to update it and not have to pay another fee for an update.

I don't know how much difference having the tune updated will make but I am hopeful.

Whatever works! I'm a big fan of onboard testing tools and of course the drag strip. I used to have a Vericom VC-2000; I think it was anyway! Just be careful on whatever road you use and make two or three runs for each modification.

If the app is using your phone's sensors, place it in the same position for each run for consistency such as the center console cover as its in the middle.

 

[mazdawg(Mikey)]

Good read and very cool list of mods. I love odd and a creative mods and you sir did a great job.

 

[kbuskill]

Good read and very cool list of mods. I love odd and a creative mods and you sir did a great job.

Thank you sir... I have been enjoying your build thread as well.... now that it's updated... lol

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Did you get those strut bolts in yet??

 

[kbuskill]

Did you get those strut bolts in yet??

I did... but it looks like I forgot to post pics in here... guess I must have posted them in the what did you do to your truck today thread.

So, without further ado...

Rancho 9 way adjustable struts for the front of the Burb...


And the Grade 9 hardware to install them under the control arm instead of on top...

Note the Rough Country part number on the bag (720BAG3) in case anyone is looking for the hardware.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I did... but it looks like I forgot to post pics in here... guess I must have posted them in the what did you do to your truck today thread.

So, without further ado...

Rancho 9 way adjustable struts for the front of the Burb...
View attachment 214436

And the Grade 9 hardware to install them under the control arm instead of on top...
View attachment 214437
Note the Rough Country part number on the bag (720BAG3) in case anyone is looking for the hardware.

Where’s the install pics?

 

[kbuskill]

Where’s the install pics?

Well considering there not installed yet.... those pics don't exist yet... lol