Newbie looking for ideas

[Juan83]

So I finally got my first Tahoe with a 5.3 in it. I purchased it with a dead lifter, so my idea was to make some minor upgrades for added gitty up while I’m in there replacing the lifter. I was thinking mild cam, getting the heads redone, CAI, AFM delete, etc. I don’t want to break the bank, but I am working with about 3500 or less

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Please tell us what year your Tahoe is, and what the trim level is. This information will be required, in order for the great folks here to chime in with suggestions for you to consider.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.


Others here will chime in with suggestions. IMO, I am planning on keeping mine stock except to schedule a trip to BBP and have them tune the rig. Less than $3500 for sure. They are a sponsor here and I would check their web site for sure.

Please supply pics and info of the rig.

 

[swathdiver]

So I finally got my first Tahoe with a 5.3 in it. I purchased it with a dead lifter, so my idea was to make some minor upgrades for added gitty up while I’m in there replacing the lifter. I was thinking mild cam, getting the heads redone, CAI, AFM delete, etc. I don’t want to break the bank, but I am working with about 3500 or less

Welcome Darryl! That's plenty to do an AFM delete with some extra goodies as long as the short block is good, no cam bearings needed, etc.

What year is it? RWD or 4x4?

 

[Leevon]

I think you're right on for the budget. Call texas speed for a dod delete / cam kit.

 

[Juan83]

Welcome Darryl! That's plenty to do an AFM delete with some extra goodies as long as the short block is good, no cam bearings needed, etc.

What year is it? RWD or 4x4?

Its a 2007 and it is 4x4. As far as I can tell everything is good except for the dead lifter on cylinder 4. Seems to be a common problem. My main thing right now is getting quality replacements with the most bang for the buck. I'm hearing BTR or TSP is the way to go for the cam. Its going to be a semi-daily driver, but I still want to get more power.

 

[wjburken]

Welcome to the forum from Iowa.

 

[Juan83]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Please tell us what year your Tahoe is, and what the trim level is. This information will be required, in order for the great folks here to chime in with suggestions for you to consider.

Ok thank you

 

[Juan83]

My Tahoe is a 2007 with LTZ trim and 4x4..it’s the flex fuel model also

 

[swathdiver]

Its a 2007 and it is 4x4. As far as I can tell everything is good except for the dead lifter on cylinder 4. Seems to be a common problem. My main thing right now is getting quality replacements with the most bang for the buck. I'm hearing BTR or TSP is the way to go for the cam. Its going to be a semi-daily driver, but I still want to get more power.

Chris, @iamdub will be along shortly, he recently put a cam in his 2008 and it makes more power and gets better mileage than the original with AFM! Save for the camshaft, use all GM OE parts wherever possible, these trucks do not like aftermarket parts.