Recent content by StevenDangerous

Thanks and I feel you there brother.

yeah sounds like a rebuild is on your horizon as well lol. hopefully the block isnt scarred so that you will have to have it machined.

The current standing idea is to get another 5.3 used but running and install, then rebuild the original ourselves. We have done some deep projects before but never a full rebuild so it's going to be lot of fun for us both. Once everything gets up and running I will fully document and diligently...

we are thinking of buying a used motor to toss in, then rebuild this ourselves :) wife and i enjoy these kinds of projects :D

consumption is a bit high for my taste, 1qt for every 2k, the rebuild or swap is coming either way, i want this to be ready for a drive to california or a trip up one of the local trails at the drop of a hat.

that was my take as well. now its just coming down to rebuilding the 5.3 or swapping to a 6.0. i am having trouble finding out what kind of fab work will be required to do the swap, as well as a full parts list of things i will need to change. looked thru the forum but am having trouble finding...

i began thinking the same thing (bad gauge or sensor) because its pumping oil, and as for the rims, at first i was un-impressed, but the more i look at it, the more i think i like them lol. they are growing on me

I have heard that from a few sources as well, my fear comes in because if i start it, while its making that noise, if i dont increase the RPM i am getting a "check oil pressure" light as well as the oil pressure gauge reads 0. once it gets warm though, no problems. Thanks for the input my friend.

tyvm for both:happy160:

Well i hate for my first intro post to be asking for help, but has to be. First off, new to owning a tahoe here. but loved them a long time. bought a 2001 last week, its an interesting custom job. The Good--its a 5.3L with 4wd. AEM brute Force intake, performance tune, dual tail pipes. Has...