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Unfortunately that is why the GMC is a premium marketed brand above Chevrolet. They diverge more and more every refresh cycle. Myself, I traded my suburban for a Yukon, and it’s true. GMC has better sound deadening, touchable interior parts, and softer seats. I wouldn’t have believed it before until owning both versions of the K2 platform in different brands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, that blue is simply beautiful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is my ‘15. I added the body color grill right away. And then later on I painted the headlight bezels white to match. Love the look, but with the chrome headlight bezels, it just didn’t look right. Next I will vinyl wrap my bumpers white to finish the monotone look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If your engine has s simple vent filter on the valve cover, it is pulling unmetered air vapor from atmosphere. It will never re-enter your intake and coke your valves. Now... all modern engines monitor intake air flow extremely close to accurately prescribe fuel injection ratio. So if your engine uses a mass airflow sensor (AFS) you will absolutely need a catch can if you want to condense crankcase vapors before they are introduced back to the intake manifold. Simpler fuel systems, like a conventional carburetor, typically do not have electronic feedback monitors for fuel ratio, so a simple round pleated filter cap will do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Absolutely correct. A catch can is installed between the filtered air inserted into the intake tube. The engine fumes are pulled into the intake. A Catch can condenses the oil vapor and water and “catches” it before being pulled into the intake for reburn. If you have a simple air filter breather on the valve cover, there is no use for a catch can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The tube is an air intake source for the positive crankcase ventilation (PVC). It should be installed before the throttle, but after the air filter. The other option is, as you have seen, is to install a filter directly on the valve cover to filter the air being pulled into the crankcase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I used gloss white plasti dip as a base coat then used a clear coat over the top. Turned out great, rock hard finish, and shows no chance of peeling under normal driving and car washes. I was very impressed with the results. Wasn’t sure how the acrylic clear coat would react with the plasti dip, but it worked great. I’d recommend using plasti dip as a base paint for anyone trying to paint chrome. That stuff really bonds well if applied correctly and then you can topcoat with other colors or clear coat as I did for a factory “hard” finish, instead of the soft rubbery feel that plasti dip has. Also easy to clean and doesn’t stain like plasti dip does on its own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The factory HUD in my Suburban is nearly impossible to see with polarized glasses. I have a pair of non-polarized prescription sunglasses and I can see the HUD perfect with them. I think most higher end cars have polarized windshields in them so I guess no harm to wear non-polarized glasses if you are UV sensitive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is the ghost image the reason for a special coated windshield for HUD models? Just a thought. There had to be a reason for a different windshield with HUD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have my Silverado 5.3 throttle boost set to 20%. Throttle response is excellent, and where it should be stock in my opinion. However with the 20% boost I have noticed definite decline in mileage and the trans tends to stay in higher gear around town. Engine stays 1500-2000 rpm just coasting down hill or slower traffic because of the high throttle input. I am going to back the boost off because it is kind of annoying having the engine at higher rpm at light cruise. I can punch the throttle and make it upshift, but still annoying. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wanted to add an update with my diablo intune I2. I programmed the MPG booster and disabled the upshift torque management and added 5% to throttle boost. I took the Burban on a 1100 mile trip this weekend and unfortunately fought a 10-15 mph head or sidewind at all times. It was nearly all interstate driving at 80 - 85 mph. About 25 miles were in town and I averaged 19.8 mpg. Highway only I was up to 22 at some times. Before the MPG booster tune I guarantee in these conditions I could only expect 16-17 mpg overall average. This tuner really makes a difference and the throttle response is much better as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

E15 is borderline for non-flexFuel engines. NonFlex engines do not monitor alcohol levels in the fuel so the only adjustment is fuel/air ratio and knock retard. Since ethanol has 30+% less BTU content and requires 10:1 fuel/air ratio versus 14.7:1 ratio for gasoline you will burn 30% more fuel vs straight gasoline. So unless you are saving 30% in filling at the pump, you are gaining nothing except a little extra power. (No power gains unless you have a FlexFuel engine that recognizes the alcohol content). Plus ethanol is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs water. So anytime it's exposed to air it absorbs water. This puts more water in your fuel tank and causes corrosion and poor performance/clogged injectors. Also alcohol acts as s solvent, cleaning all the shit out of your tank and it gets picked up by the fuel pump and goes through your fuel system. This is why FlexFuel cars have higher dollar stainless fuel lines and special seals in the fuel system, as well as alcohol sensors to determine the ratio of fuel to alcohol so it can inject the correct fuel ratio. So unless you have a FlexFuel equipped fuel system, you are flirting with eventual problems with anything above 10%. I suggest to use no ethanol at all unless you have a flex capable engine to recognize the alcohol and adjust fuel ratio and timing as needed, otherwise you get no performance gain from ethanol because the engine will think it's running lean and add 30% more fuel). Best to use straight gasoline. Enjoy better economy and less fuel system problems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you have factory nav, you will always have it. You have to pay GM to update it, and if you want current traffic and road construction info you have to subscribe to XM NavTraffic. Otherwise you will always have the map version navigation from time of purchase if you have factory Nav. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have factory HUD in my suburban and it requires a special windshield if I need to replace it. No idea of price or what is so special, but sure it has a special coating to provide clear reflection without any "double vision" effect. Have to say, I love the HUD. Wish I had it in my Silverado, so interested in how this project comes along. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No level, bone stock except accessories and double-deuces. Personally I like a little rake and not an off-raider, so prefer the mileage of a lower truck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk