97SSBlazer Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 With 130k miles on the clock, you may want to go ahead with doing a coolant flush, making sure the plugs and wires have been changed, ONLY go with AC Delco as these cars like to misfire with any other plugs/wires, on the 3.8 the UIM/LIM (Upper intake manifold, lower intake manifold) gaskets tend to go bad, and the coolant elbows should be replaced too. If you do a coolant flush, don't re-fill with dexcool, change to the green coolant instead. i know this is a old post.. but i had to get my word in.. i work for a gm dealership.. ac delco plugs suck ass.. in my years BOSCH platinum plugs works much better or the new E3 plugs.. and also if the car comes with dexcool (orange) antifreeze it requires that from the manufacturer.. dexcool has different cooling properties than standard green antifreeze..\\ my wife has a 2005 G6..and it uses dex cool also.. i literally went to the dealership we bought it from and asked if i flushed the collant and added differnt.. he said i would void the warranty and they would basically not honor the work done.. granted yes u have a used car.. but stay with what factory suggests I am using ONLY GREEN coolant. Dex-cool is JUNK. EVERY gasket minus the oil pan and front cover has been replaced. I am using Autolite plugs as recommended by ZZP. They are also a few degrees colder too. Car runs GREAT. I have removed the dex-cool from every car and truck I have owned since it ate the gaskets in my 1997 Blazer. If its good enough to cool grandpa's big block I'm sure it will be fine in my V6.... lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 also i seen major red lights on the rockford amp// clipping? or is that the battery meter thng.. looks like output tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SSBlazer Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Pretty sure it's all been flushed and filled with green since the top swap Since the day I bright her home Teddy. The FIRST thing I did was have Kurt at Swift look it over and the dex-cool was already looking like dirt. So I paid him to do it. It did it a good flush again when we tore down the block though. We also changed the oil after about 5 miles and again after ~50 to make sure they was nothing in the oil either. lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SSBlazer Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 also i seen major red lights on the rockford amp// clipping? or is that the battery meter thng.. looks like output tho The Red LED's don't mean clipping in output side. Red LED's on voltage side mean that you are below 13 volts. lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 With 130k miles on the clock, you may want to go ahead with doing a coolant flush, making sure the plugs and wires have been changed, ONLY go with AC Delco as these cars like to misfire with any other plugs/wires, on the 3.8 the UIM/LIM (Upper intake manifold, lower intake manifold) gaskets tend to go bad, and the coolant elbows should be replaced too. If you do a coolant flush, don't re-fill with dexcool, change to the green coolant instead. i know this is a old post.. but i had to get my word in.. i work for a gm dealership.. ac delco plugs suck ass.. in my years BOSCH platinum plugs works much better or the new E3 plugs.. and also if the car comes with dexcool (orange) antifreeze it requires that from the manufacturer.. dexcool has different cooling properties than standard green antifreeze..\\ my wife has a 2005 G6..and it uses dex cool also.. i literally went to the dealership we bought it from and asked if i flushed the collant and added differnt.. he said i would void the warranty and they would basically not honor the work done.. granted yes u have a used car.. but stay with what factory suggests I am using ONLY GREEN coolant. Dex-cool is JUNK. EVERY gasket minus the oil pan and front cover has been replaced. I am using Autolite plugs as recommended by ZZP. They are also a few degrees colder too. Car runs GREAT. I have removed the dex-cool from every car and truck I have owned since it ate the gaskets in my 1997 Blazer. If its good enough to cool grandpa's big block I'm sure it will be fine in my V6.... cool just saying that if you did all this to a car under warranty we would deny you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SSBlazer Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Teddy, we need to get a meet organized in MI... lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SSBlazer Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 With 130k miles on the clock, you may want to go ahead with doing a coolant flush, making sure the plugs and wires have been changed, ONLY go with AC Delco as these cars like to misfire with any other plugs/wires, on the 3.8 the UIM/LIM (Upper intake manifold, lower intake manifold) gaskets tend to go bad, and the coolant elbows should be replaced too. If you do a coolant flush, don't re-fill with dexcool, change to the green coolant instead. i know this is a old post.. but i had to get my word in.. i work for a gm dealership.. ac delco plugs suck ass.. in my years BOSCH platinum plugs works much better or the new E3 plugs.. and also if the car comes with dexcool (orange) antifreeze it requires that from the manufacturer.. dexcool has different cooling properties than standard green antifreeze..\\ my wife has a 2005 G6..and it uses dex cool also.. i literally went to the dealership we bought it from and asked if i flushed the collant and added differnt.. he said i would void the warranty and they would basically not honor the work done.. granted yes u have a used car.. but stay with what factory suggests I am using ONLY GREEN coolant. Dex-cool is JUNK. EVERY gasket minus the oil pan and front cover has been replaced. I am using Autolite plugs as recommended by ZZP. They are also a few degrees colder too. Car runs GREAT. I have removed the dex-cool from every car and truck I have owned since it ate the gaskets in my 1997 Blazer. If its good enough to cool grandpa's big block I'm sure it will be fine in my V6.... cool just saying that if you did all this to a car under warranty we would deny you.. Im pretty sure the blower, heads, Lower intake Manifold, and Headers would void the warranty If I had one long before the color of the coolant LOL.... lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 also my aunt has the same yr impala you have.. not super charged tho.. shes got 363k on hers lol.. tranny slips a bit whens its super cold but other than that its golden .. so u should be good to go for awhile lol edit i just seen the pics of super charger..i didnt feel the need to read all the clutter n shit so i read 1st page and the last generally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilTeddyP Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Teddy, we need to get a meet organized in MI... Fo sho 2001 Bravada (2wd) Pewter on 24's JVC KW-AV60BT 10 Alpine Type-S 6.5s 2 PSI/BTL 18's @ 32Hz 2 Rockford Fosgate T25001-bd's @ 1-ohm each Rockford Fosgate T1000-4 Rockford Fosgate T400-4 Rockford 3Sixty.2 Yellow top up front, 2 9a31s in the back LOTS of AT 1/0 Python 991 350 Amp Singer Alt "Build Log" My Facebook My YouTube i didnt see the video or read anything but...cool story and the reason your being a cock tonight is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SSBlazer Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 The trans is the weak spot in these cars, that's why I already bought an extra. The 3800 impala Is a great car. I love it. lower tuning is just hard. I was surprised how loud 145 sounds at 35hz, and how quiet 145 sounds at 50hz. -= 2005 Tahoe LT =-Head unit: Pioneer AVH-X5500BHSSource: iPad Mini in dash Subs: 2 T1 12's Sub Amp: T1500-1bdCPWire: Rockford Fosgate 1/0 awgSignal Cable: MonsterFronts:Stock Bose for now:)Rears: Stock Bose for now:)MIds/High amp: Stock Bose for now:) 2005 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172529-2005-tahoe-my-17th-vehicle/ 2001 Monte Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160030-2001-monte-carlo-my-16th-car-lol/page-2#entry25309381997 Tahoe Build Log: http://www.stevemead...oe-6-15-rf-15s/2001 Impala Build Log: http://www.stevemead...katzkin-inside/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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