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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #250 on: February 09, 2019, 08:32:19 PM »
But it’s not painted grey?


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #251 on: February 09, 2019, 08:33:08 PM »
New AC pump belt and tensioner
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #252 on: February 09, 2019, 08:33:53 PM »
New water pump, thanks to Kenneth
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #253 on: February 09, 2019, 08:35:01 PM »
While I had good access I pulled the idler mount to make room for a new one
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #254 on: February 09, 2019, 08:48:24 PM »
New water neck/thermostat
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #255 on: February 09, 2019, 08:49:56 PM »
Continuing to fill it all up
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #256 on: February 09, 2019, 08:53:15 PM »
Now for the radiator, then the electric fan conversion

These folks sell a pretty cool kit. They source a used electric fan from a junked silverado then fashion up a wiring harness that plugs into the fuse/circuit board to then act just like stock
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #257 on: February 09, 2019, 08:53:52 PM »
at this rate.. you’ll be done by morning!

(but it could end up being 6 months too.. hahahah)

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #258 on: February 09, 2019, 08:54:22 PM »
After cleaning the thing looked great!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #259 on: February 09, 2019, 08:55:40 PM »
Before and after. No more giant mechanical noisy fan and a lot more room to get at things. Me likes
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #260 on: February 09, 2019, 08:55:59 PM »
super clean. i’ve tossed around the idea of doing e fans on the square body. the guy in CA has both options that support 1200hp..

i just like the idea is mechanical..

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #261 on: February 09, 2019, 08:56:48 PM »
Look at how neat the wiring is on the supplied relay switch panel:
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #262 on: February 09, 2019, 08:58:01 PM »
super clean. i’ve tossed around the idea of doing e fans on the square body. the guy in CA has both options that support 1200hp..

i just like the idea is mechanical..
I did this conversion on my H2 Hummer years ago. You could feel the difference. That big fan soaks up some horsepowers and some miles per gallon too
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #263 on: February 09, 2019, 08:59:17 PM »
So it is starting to get close. I won't install the manifold until I get the 8.1 injectors that JR sold me, but I'll get the headers back on tomorrow
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #264 on: February 09, 2019, 08:59:30 PM »
Room for a intercooler now bud!!


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #265 on: February 09, 2019, 09:03:05 PM »
I also raised the back cabinet 3/4" by setting it on some cedar boards. Why Cedar? Well, they came from my farm, they smell great, and bugs hate cedar.

Once I got the thing positioned, I strapped it down with a cargo strap. I sprayed the slides with silicone and man, those things glide like they are on buttered hot air. Now, I'll have to add a catch to hold them closed because they slide around so easily. Seriously, who needs expensive drawer slides when wood can be made to slide this nicely!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #266 on: February 09, 2019, 09:05:04 PM »
Room for a intercooler now bud!!


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Won't need one

I should be pretty good on power, but if not I can still stroke it to 408, 427 or 454, and if that doesn't do it, then supercharge.

Of course there is always the option of bolting in a LB7 or LBZ
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #267 on: February 09, 2019, 09:06:41 PM »
As soon as I hit a work stoppage, the suspension gets stripped out!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #268 on: February 09, 2019, 09:59:47 PM »
lots of good progress Chief.  You sure it wouldnt make sense to bolt it all back up and shake it down before cutting lose the suspension?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #269 on: February 10, 2019, 09:43:28 AM »
lots of good progress Chief.  You sure it wouldn't make sense to bolt it all back up and shake it down before cutting lose the suspension?
No choice really, the stock tires are long gone and the 35's won't fit without lifting. Besides, it's economy of energy. It's all pulled down, so might as well tackle the exposed parts now
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #270 on: February 10, 2019, 11:52:07 AM »
I seen a mileage increase yesterday with new rubber. 


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #271 on: February 11, 2019, 12:06:56 AM »
Don't forget to make the fans come on with the a/c. Hate to see you have to buy a compressor in bfe,  Utah.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #272 on: February 11, 2019, 10:31:50 AM »
Don't forget to make the fans come on with the a/c. Hate to see you have to buy a compressor in bfe,  Utah.
I am going to wire it in accordance with the instructions.

Is this some programming thing? A modification? A wiring change?

On this cooling subject, I have to say, I am sorely disappointed in the size of that radiator. Its long but thin, like an inch thick. What does it hold, 6 oz of fluid?? Makes me want to run off to Summit and buy up a performance rad...
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #273 on: February 11, 2019, 10:34:23 AM »
Oh, and I ordered two new front axle shafts. Mine were fine, will become spares, but what concerns me is the 16-17 year old rubber boots. So I bit the bullet and went for new
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #274 on: February 11, 2019, 10:36:38 AM »
Oh and ordered all new bolts for the brakes and suspension adjuster cams, and did I mention a performance brake setup???

Probably not. :lipsrsealed:

Someone will pipe up and say, just run the 30 year old rusty worn out stock stuff, you'll ruin it by replacing with high quality new GM parts... :facepalm:
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #275 on: February 11, 2019, 11:58:52 AM »
Looks good and I like the brake upgrade. Is it just pads and rotors or some cool hard parts?

Since the suspension is going to be done, might want to lube those bolts up now to soak.

I bet the fans are made to come on with the ac pump, who makes this kit? Upgrade the rad for sure.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #276 on: February 11, 2019, 12:27:26 PM »
The fans are controlled by the PCM and Justin will tune them accordingly.

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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #277 on: February 11, 2019, 02:42:55 PM »
 just run the 30 year old rusty worn out stock stuff, you'll ruin it by replacing with high quality new GM parts.


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #278 on: February 11, 2019, 03:04:54 PM »
Dang it, Ken beat me to it. I need to keep tapatalk open for just such occasions. 
But that being said, you should really run the broke in rusty old parts new stuff just makes the other old stuff break.


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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #279 on: February 11, 2019, 03:18:33 PM »
He should consider himself lucky I didn't bring up how the factory plastic axle boots last 5 times longer than aftermarket rubber ones. :)
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #280 on: February 11, 2019, 08:18:17 PM »
He should consider himself lucky I didn't bring up how the factory plastic axle boots last 5 times longer than aftermarket rubber ones. :)
Oh No!

Thought about that Ken. But I was also thinking about that grease that was put in during the Bush Administration. Bit dated for my liking.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #281 on: February 11, 2019, 08:20:32 PM »
Lets do shiny stuff for a minute. Tate hooked me up with the new diff for the Dana 80 and the 4.88's for the 9.25 AAM. And the Cognito stuff started to show up along with all sorts of AC delco brake stuff.
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #282 on: February 11, 2019, 08:22:03 PM »
I wired up the started, and sealed a gap between it and the bell housing lower enclosure with a bead of RTV on the side. The bottom remains open
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #283 on: February 11, 2019, 08:22:42 PM »
Then I plugged in a new water temp sensor
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #284 on: February 11, 2019, 08:24:03 PM »
Then it was header time. New Dorman bolts, same gasket I used for what, three days?
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #285 on: February 11, 2019, 08:24:59 PM »
I lubed the spark plug boots up with Summit die-electric grease
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« Reply #286 on: February 11, 2019, 08:26:10 PM »
Then covered the new wires with new Hanson heat shield sleeves (Say that five times fast!)
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« Reply #287 on: February 11, 2019, 08:27:12 PM »
And installed those into the clean engine bay
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #288 on: February 11, 2019, 08:28:00 PM »
You probably can't tell, but the thing is progressing
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« Reply #289 on: February 11, 2019, 08:29:32 PM »
Next I got after the electric fan

I completely removed the fuse panel shroud to inspect things, although you really don't need to
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« Reply #290 on: February 11, 2019, 08:30:58 PM »
The business happens down at the ECM which is uncovered in this photo
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« Reply #291 on: February 11, 2019, 08:32:31 PM »
You have to remove both wiring blocks, then partially disassemble them to expose the pins. One is inserted in each block, one finding a previously unoccupied hole, and one replacing an existing pin
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #292 on: February 11, 2019, 08:33:35 PM »
Then the hot leads are attached as well as the ground
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« Reply #293 on: February 11, 2019, 08:35:00 PM »
And the finished installation. Now its up to Justin to program the change into the next software update
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #294 on: February 11, 2019, 09:20:34 PM »
Looks great!!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #295 on: February 11, 2019, 09:34:14 PM »
Don be careful ordering AC Delco brakes (or other parts). They have about 4 different lines and only the OEM are high quality. They try to compete on price with inferior products but only the OEM will really last.


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« Reply #296 on: February 12, 2019, 12:10:50 AM »
Got quite a bit done. Way to clean in there!
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #297 on: February 12, 2019, 10:27:35 AM »
Don be careful ordering AC Delco brakes (or other parts). They have about 4 different lines and only the OEM are high quality. They try to compete on price with inferior products but only the OEM will really last.


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Yea, copy that. We are talking about new cam adjustment bolts, new caliper mounting bolts, stuff like that. Will go either GM or braided lines for the brake hoses
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Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 2
« Reply #298 on: February 13, 2019, 07:31:48 PM »
Rock auto has a great search engine and you can see all the OEM parts as well as the lesser lines.


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« Reply #299 on: February 13, 2019, 08:27:49 PM »
Rock auto has a great search engine and you can see all the OEM parts as well as the lesser lines.


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