What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[iamdub]

I guess I should do some stall converter research, but I just know I'm getting close to the top of the budget, and I'm sure other things are gonna come up when I start pulling the engine. I should probably buy motor mounts while it's out, lol

Right. This is why I say to determine your end goal with this particular engine and/or entire vehicle and stick to it. Else, factor in mid-game changes into your budget. Get new mounts for sure. They can be bolted to the block before you drop it in.

Definitely research that cam and stall recommendations. Just cuz people say a cam doesn't need a stall, doesn't mean it shouldn't have one. Vehicle weight, tire size, gear ratios, stall, engine's power band... it's all a system that has to efficiently work together.

 

[MassHoe04]

Found a safe home to keep my Tech 2 scanner in...

I ordered my Tech 2 scanner without the hard case option (order processed before I even knew there was an option with a case). I was all set to get foam-lined hard case from Harbor Freight. Then I spotted something kicking around my basement instead.

I had been given a brand-new Coleman Xpand 30 can backpack cooler from work a few months ago. It was a perfect fit for my Tech 2!

I always felt that the one thing that kills connectors on electronics is constant plugging and unplugging. The whole thing fit inside and there was room enough to leave the main data cable securely attached (with the thumb screws) to the device all the time. The cable tucks on nice and there is more than enough room to leave the CANDI device on there too. Pouches on front and sides can be used for OBDII attachment, documentation, etc.

It is a great grab-n-go size, has shoulder straps and a grab handle. The shell provides decent protection and the inside is padded. I think this works better for me than a bulky hard case.

They are about $39 at Walmart, if anyone is interested.

 

[Jimmyy]

Plus it will keep your beer cold when your working on your ride. Bonus.

 

[Plato442]

Getting ready to add an esky 3rd brake light assembly to the Denali

 

[Tonyrodz]

Had to jump the battery today, which was strange. It only sat for 4 days. Battery is maybe 2 years old.

 

[Walchit]

Today's scope creep includes a couple marks on the pistons that I found while cleaning, and the contemplation of 5.7 pistons...
I really just need to get a couple used pistons, probably

 

[iamdub]

Today's scope creep includes a couple marks on the pistons that I found while cleaning, and the contemplation of 5.7 pistons...
I really just need to get a couple used pistons, probably

Summit has a good price on their forged 5.7 piston sets. It ain't my money!

 

[Walchit]

I was looking at those. Lol. Also thought about 4.8 pistons, but I would prefer to stay on 87 octane gas, it's expensive enough.
#1 almost looks like a crack, but it could just be a scratch I suppose.
#4 has this pit, which I don't know what would have caused it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I was looking at those. Lol. Also thought about 4.8 pistons, but I would prefer to stay on 87 octane gas, it's expensive enough.
#1 almost looks like a crack, but it could just be a scratch I suppose.
#4 has this pit, which I don't know what would have caused it.

Could've been detonation or maybe a factory defect. I had some similar pits in a cylinder wall on my GN, it was from detonation.

 

[clandr1]

Got home tonight from a 900 mile, 6 day trip to the Branson, MO area. Hit 238,000 on the way home! It snowed while we were there, but overall the weather was great.