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02-14-2009, 09:16 PM
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The 9.5" 14-bolt is much stronger than the 10-bolt, and the 10.5" 14-bolt is even stronger yet. But I'd done some research on here and elsewhere & everyone/everything indicated that the Escalade would be a direct bolt-in replacement for our 10-bolt "5-link" rear suspension.
This is good to hear...I expect that the new 14-bolt will last for awhile...it is my transmission that I'm concerned for now. Even though it is an FLT level 4, I didn't opt for the billet input/output shafts and would not be surprised if the trans goes next. If so, I'll save my lunch money and go for a built 4L80 swap.
well I threw a 14 bolt 9.5 into the tahoe out of a 454SS (had to reaim the spring perches for some pinion angle) its been in the truck for over 40K with an eaton posi, I only flushed it once 30K into it and its survived slicks, and countless burnouts (3 sets of tires worth)
Never used an auburn, but the eaton has been problem free. Its on the list if I every do anything more stupid with the suburban...
Never used an auburn, but the eaton has been problem free. Its on the list if I every do anything more stupid with the suburban...
02-14-2009, 09:29 PM
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The 9.5" 14-bolt is much stronger than the 10-bolt, and the 10.5" 14-bolt is even stronger yet. But I'd done some research on here and elsewhere & everyone/everything indicated that the Escalade would be a direct bolt-in replacement for our 10-bolt "5-link" rear suspension.
This is good to hear...I expect that the new 14-bolt will last for awhile...it is my transmission that I'm concerned for now. Even though it is an FLT level 4, I didn't opt for the billet input/output shafts and would not be surprised if the trans goes next. If so, I'll save my lunch money and go for a built 4L80 swap.
This is good to hear...I expect that the new 14-bolt will last for awhile...it is my transmission that I'm concerned for now. Even though it is an FLT level 4, I didn't opt for the billet input/output shafts and would not be surprised if the trans goes next. If so, I'll save my lunch money and go for a built 4L80 swap.
02-14-2009, 09:57 PM
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Typhoons are known to pull the front wheels with excessive front suspension travel and rear squat with thier short wheelbase. I recommend some front end travel limiters. You won't be able to pull the front wheel then.
02-14-2009, 11:01 PM
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If I had ever thought I was going to go this far I certainly would have opted for the 4L80 instead of a built 4L60.After experiencing what it has taken to get this far, I don't have much confidence that I'm going to get there...but "I'm giving it everything she's got, captain!"
02-14-2009, 11:11 PM
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How much torque do you suppose a 502 with a 200-shot makes? If I had ever thought I was going to go this far I certainly would have opted for the 4L80 instead of a built 4L60.
After experiencing what it has taken to get this far, I don't have much confidence that I'm going to get there...but "I'm giving it everything she's got, captain!"
If I had ever thought I was going to go this far I certainly would have opted for the 4L80 instead of a built 4L60.After experiencing what it has taken to get this far, I don't have much confidence that I'm going to get there...but "I'm giving it everything she's got, captain!"
I Have been thinking the same thing, with your 14 bolt installed geared too 3.42's the 4l80 should be back in the lower 2k @ cruise I would think.
The 4l80's Quick first gear,and tighter 4th has been keeping me @ bay, so let me know how that 3.42 gear pans out.
Now with the added PDB coming the tranny/axle are living on prayers.
02-14-2009, 11:46 PM
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I Have been thinking the same thing, with your 14 bolt installed geared too 3.42's the 4l80 should be back in the lower 2k @ cruise I would think.
The 4l80's Quick first gear,and tighter 4th has been keeping me @ bay, so let me know how that 3.42 gear pans out.
Now with the added PDB coming the tranny/axle are living on prayers.
The 4l80's Quick first gear,and tighter 4th has been keeping me @ bay, so let me know how that 3.42 gear pans out.
Now with the added PDB coming the tranny/axle are living on prayers.
And "PDB"?
02-15-2009, 12:32 AM
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Here's a fullsize Turbo 2dr Yukon in the tens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No32RDkDCoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEjmDbBY5cY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No32RDkDCoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEjmDbBY5cY
02-16-2009, 09:10 AM
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LOL... i just want my 8100 lbs out of the 18's.... think i am now with some new plugs, intake, and exhaust... now if i can get a gd fuel pump to last longer than 1500 miles i might be able to slap on the whipple, cam, springs and retainers....
lol... bet mine towes better
lol... bet mine towes better