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2018 LTZ Z71 Redline 6.2/8 speed
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...89028f3d9.jpeg So far so good and I'm slowly saving to turbo it. Once the tracks open up, I'll get some stock passes then have New Era Performance put a tune on it. Pros - -Options - ltz plus package, sunroof, etc etc -Comfort - any new vehicle rides so smooth and cruising around I cant hear the truck at all, its def something that jumped out to me. -Looks - White Redline caught my eye and I had to get it. -Crew cab - coming from a extended cab with three kids... the extra room is really nice. -6.2 power Cons - -Kinda disappointed in the 36K mile/ 3 year warranty. I woulda thought the factory warranty would cover more miles. -Key ( no push button start ) -The huge basket sized center counsel storage under the radio. what the hell? The arm rest has a similar storage. I wish they would have had a little better area layout. -unable to put defrost,face and feet on at the same time. My 17 malibu could do this and its super nice. -Screen not pointing to the driver. Its perfect for the kid in the middle seat in the back LOL. -ECM and TCM - I'm reading that it takes more credits to tune it and I have to send the TCM to HP Tuners to unlock it. arg -no rear hvac vents My cons list is larger than pros but I really do love the truck and cant wait to see how it responds to a tune and eventually FI. |
Awesome!
3 year 36k bumper to bumper or drivetrain?? I thought drivetrain was 5/60k on these. |
Yup, it's like 8 credits to fully tune a 2017+ truck. Pretty great when you already spend 40-50k on a new vehicle.
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Coming from a car that had like zero storage I love the basket size center console thing :lol:
The no pushbutton start might be my biggest irritation with mine. My 2012 hyundai had it and it was so nice not having to dedicate a hand to a key when you unlock the doors or mess with keys at all. Just hop in and go with the key in your pocket. |
Originally Posted by Vortec350ss
(Post 5437974)
Awesome!
3 year 36k bumper to bumper or drivetrain?? I thought drivetrain was 5/60k on these.
Originally Posted by FFDP
(Post 5437975)
Yup, it's like 8 credits to fully tune a 2017+ truck. Pretty great when you already spend 40-50k on a new vehicle.
Originally Posted by Atomic
(Post 5438008)
Coming from a car that had like zero storage I love the basket size center console thing :lol:
The no pushbutton start might be my biggest irritation with mine. My 2012 hyundai had it and it was so nice not having to dedicate a hand to a key when you unlock the doors or mess with keys at all. Just hop in and go with the key in your pocket. |
AC doesn't blow cold and seems like there is some flaring in the up shifts. Just hit 600 miles and going to schedule an oil change to address these two issues. I want to cut open the oil filter just to see.
Ordering up a RX can. This video was pretty awesome. |
Does the redline package come with all the the interior features too?
What color white is that, the upgraded frosty/metallic/pearl one? Same truck wife wants, but think she wants color match grill though. |
I believe Redline is only exterior. Interior is where your LT, LTZ , HC package will come into play.
Summit White I love the total paint scheme Chevy did with this. Love the white and black with red ascents. |
What made you purchase the new truck, if you don’t mind me asking?
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Originally Posted by Mconcha
(Post 5438525)
What made you purchase the new truck, if you don’t mind me asking?
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700 miles so far. Average of 18.7 mpg this tank with about 160 miles on it. No thruway.
Scheduled my first oil change. I want to cut the filter apart for inspection. AC is not cold at all. Trans flares between shifts when reg driving. Feels fine WOT. Not sure if this is supposed to drive like this or not. |
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Dealer called me back
Oil looks good and kept the filter for me AC Condenser blew up and they are replacing it Trans is acting normal. "It adapts to your driving over time" which i was thinking i did a dozen 1/4 passes, babied it for 400 miles to get a MPG idea, many burnouts.... good luck adapting to that LOL |
Man that thing is nice and quick!
Does GM have any idea why the condenser blew up? |
No idea.
Snapped this before I dropped it off. If I get it back tomorrow, I’ll take it to the 1/4 this weekend and improve that stock time slip. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...6c285492d.jpeg |
I’m an assistant parts manager at a Chevy dealer and the 14+ are notorious for condenser problems. Right now it’s kind of hard to condensers due to GM trying to get the problem sorted out and they keep releasing new part numbers
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I didn't realize condensers were combustible.
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First race Truck mod is a RX monster can. Install was pretty easy but the clean side separator is a bit tight when installed to the stock air lid box. I suggest not drilling the hole where I did. Install the barb on the top or on the bottom farther away from the TB than where there is a bit more meat. The paper towel was the oil I cleaned out of the intake. The truck has 900 miles.
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I feel a viberation in the gas pedal anytime the rpm is around 1000. The dealer did scan the transmission but I don’t believe they changed any settings. Def rpm related.
Wired the flapper valve open this morning too. It has a little throaty sound at low rpm now. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...a3e562345.jpeg |
Gotta give you credit for tearing into a brand new truck. Catch can is on my list for sure. Ive already put 7500 miles on mine since January and about to change the oil.
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I’m doing the small stuff now. Once I get a dod delete and cam... then things will be a bit more serious.
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I got the 2018 LTZ Z71 with the 6.2 also. Will be following you on the progress of your mods. |
Originally Posted by Choda
(Post 5439099)
I feel a viberation in the gas pedal anytime the rpm is around 1000. The dealer did scan the transmission but I don’t believe they changed any settings. Def rpm related.
The 1/4 track was closed due to weather. Maybe next week. Been spending some crapper time looking at cam swaps. Is it 100% true that the front dif and steering needs to be lowered to lower the pan to cam swap these engines? I could swore I read some where that you could loosen the oil pump and move it outta the way a bit to do the swap = leaving the pan and other crap alone. Any good write ups? |
Catch can caught about a spoon full of oil for a 1,000 miles of driving.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...a2b812895.jpeg |
My 17 5.3/6 spd/3.08 with 6500 miles has the pedal vibration... drives me crazy. Typically 1200-1300 rpm under load regardless of trans gear... It pulses and it very noticeable. Almost feels like an engine mount or something.
Nice new truck!! I've managed to leave mine alone after debadge/tint/wheels/tires/DL3 mirrors... oh wait... yeah... I haven't left it alone. The drivetrain mods will wait until after 5 years/60k, gotta get my money's worth out of the warranty. |
i think mine might be from the catch can. its bolted to the booster bracket.
Kinda let down, that was all the oil in there. I guess its good because theres not a lot, but i thought itd have more in the can. Ill check again at oil change which is about 4K more miles. At that time, ill pull the Throttle body off again and see if theres oil in there. I cleaned it out when i installed the can. |
So I gave into peer pressure and went back to the track to better my single pass of 9.3.
In 5 passes I think I have the secrets sauce this truck likes. Dropped 3 tenths and gained 2 mph. Same track and similar weather. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...b519edff4.jpeg Now I’m being asked why I didn’t get that 1.99 60’ and 8.99 et. Lmao |
Originally Posted by Choda
(Post 5440969)
So I gave into peer pressure and went back to the track to better my single pass of 9.3.
In 5 passes I think I have the secrets sauce this truck likes. Dropped 3 tenths and gained 2 mph. Same track and similar weather. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.per...b519edff4.jpeg Now I’m being asked why I didn’t get that 1.99 60’ and 8.99 et. Lmao |
What's in the sauce?
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stabilitrak turned off
2K rpm 4x4 shift from 4x4 to 2 before the 1-2 shift That resulted in the best ET and Trap for me. I did not test IDLE to WOT or AUTO, maybe next time. |
Most interesting part of that to me is the trap speed, gaining 2mph on the same day is significant.
How long did it take to get your catch can? I ordered mine like 3 weeks ago... |
Originally Posted by Choda
(Post 5441022)
stabilitrak turned off
2K rpm 4x4 shift from 4x4 to 2 before the 1-2 shift That resulted in the best ET and Trap for me. I did not test IDLE to WOT or AUTO, maybe next time. |
Sucks a cam swap is so much more involved in these newer trucks...
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Originally Posted by Atomic
(Post 5441023)
Most interesting part of that to me is the trap speed, gaining 2mph on the same day is significant.
How long did it take to get your catch can? I ordered mine like 3 weeks ago... I believe it was like 2/3 weeks.
Originally Posted by BudRacing
(Post 5441208)
Were you unable to hook at 2k in 2wd off the line?
Originally Posted by Vortec350ss
(Post 5441235)
Sucks a cam swap is so much more involved in these newer trucks...
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Gonna do headers and the other bolt ons before the cam?
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Originally Posted by 06 4.8
(Post 5441299)
Gonna do headers and the other bolt ons before the cam?
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You know I have a lift right? I'll gladly help with the install |
Originally Posted by kuntryquest
(Post 5442449)
You know I have a lift right? I'll gladly help with the install |
You're echoing what I would love to do with mine. I will probably pull the trigger on a GMPP 3.5" exhaust for mine as well.
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Running great!
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