I just had my 2014 single cab 5.3 built with the btr stage 2, ls7 lifters and valvetrain with dod delete, 6.2 intake and TB, LT4 fuel pump and injectors. This truck now chirps into both second AND third, runs insanely well for a daily driven street truck.
These 5.3s make 380/420 on e85 and the cam alone is supposed to pull 70HP out of the L86 (6.2) so I’d assume probably 50ish on the L83 (5.3). Then the intake and fueling upgrades probably another 30-50 depending on tune. I’m probably sitting at about 425-430 to the wheels after it’s all said and done. You lose a little low end with the cam but what you gain from 3500-6000rpm is insane. It pulls the exact same through the entire powerband. Just shits and gets. I have videos if you want proof lol
@@blakeedwards1730 I was suggested BTR stage 2, Johnson lifters, chromoly push rods, and conical dual spring kit. Nice HP and torque gain, still drivable with stock TC and can still tow with it. I plan to go with this “AFM delete”…
been running the 6.2 intake manifold for awhile the difference is it has longer runners that allow for more torque and yes the opening for the throttle body is bigger also you will like it for your towing
I don't think the peak hp or torque will be a ton higher but it will have a better range and will definitely work well for you because it should be more lower to mid range I did the 6.2 intake manifold and tbody cat back and intake and then tuned it for e85 and made about 60ish hp more I think? I'd have to check the dyno printout it was about 2 years ago haha but it's nice alot more fun to drive but now my torque converter went out :( so I'm pulling it all apart having the trans built and camping the motor doing basically what you did minus the 6.2L heads 😜 haha
I just put a Specter Performance intake and filter to my 6.2 and WOW does it make it sound good when that pedal goes down! I also have a MBRB. Cat back SS exhaust which makes for a great combo. I have not towed my camper with the intake yet but looking forward to a little more power.
@@TheSundaeDrive I have the Airaid air intake on mine for the 5.3L. If I were to upgrade to a 6.2 intake manifold, would I need to get a bigger coupler or would the one I have for the 5.3 work? Thank you in advanced
@@JTrump23 I have the airaid Jr with the 6.2 l tb and intake and I was able to stretch it over the new intake. It's a job and you may need some lube but it can be done... I ended up ordering a 4"to 4" coupler on Amazon that's a little bit oversized for the intake but when you tighten the clamp, it seals it and your not able to pull it off. I was afraid of the 5.3l coupler splitting as it gets older.
2017 5.3 failed…Lifters of course! And camshaft damage. Going to attempt to do it myself,However, could use some detailed info on programming! Great info and videos from you! Would have not considered this without TSD.Thanks !!!
We may do some tuning videos in the future. We used a remote programmer for my truck but you should really add a wideband sensor (which we did and will be making a video about). Shoot us an email through our website www.tsd-motorsports.com and I'll be happy to put you in touch with the guy we used.
@@TheSundaeDrive Gpi does horrible work. I wouldn't let them change my oil. Tune on my freinds truck was so bad. Tore up two transmissions and he had it tuned by someone else and got more than 100 more hp. They suck. Another freind had a cam installed and the motor tore up soon after. He had to replace the engine.
Look up Richard Holdener. He has several videos with Dyno charts for the L83 stock, BTR cams 1-4, L86 intake swap stock, and L86 intake swap with BTR cams 1-4
3:00 I can agree with all of that. Mines a 15 on z rated 22's but you can still feel in the driveline it doesnt like it. I've had it up to 140 once but thats more than pushing it, I dont recomend anyone cruise much more than 110 for very long without a driveshaft upgrade! I've seen ones in the 2500 gas trucks even rip in half just easing threw the woods...transfercase, fuel tank, lines, evap and a new driveshaft (anyway) later... 🤷♂️ it costs to go fast if you have any plans on walking away lol
I did this mod about 3 weeks ago. Took half a day taking my time. I also installed a cold air intake (not the same as this one shown) hardest part was the plastic tabs in the back. Pissed me TF off but I got them and didn’t put the cover back in. Same MAF, No tune and have not gotten any codes.
@@TheSundaeDrive as far as power, not 100% sure, you would think it has good numbers being a corvette intake. I’m using it for the look more than anything
Can you send me your video of you taking off the TRUCK MANIFOLD ENGINE COVER. It's very hard for me. It's the first top cover that is on top of everything. Thank you
I just did the 6.2 swap last night. I noticed the truck is idling a bit rough now. It's a totally stock tune and I just got my tuner last night so I'm waiting on the tuner to make the changes. It just seems odd that the final pass with the torque wrench is 7.4lbs... it feels un-natural lol
Lol it doesn't take much. Keep us posted for sure! I know my truck had a custom tune already but it was made for the stock intake manifold and I swapped this one on I didn't notice any issues. My truck was already idling rougher from the cam tho so might have just been too subtle to feel or see lol
@@TheSundaeDrive lol, ya a cam will do that to you. I also did that thermal thing for the transmission and my fluid is brown (did it at the same time as the intake) so I guess I need to order a filter and fluid and that'll be the next project that I get to do... also gotta go pick up a 2x4 to pull down the exhaust to get that pan out. Fun times!
At 5:06 what is the you disconnected? My truck was in the shop the other day and someone didnt reconnect it. In still learning everything in my truck I have a 14 Silverado
I did the swap, everything bolted up great then I noticed a extra vacuum line port on the drivers side rear that was not in the l83 manifold? It through codes and ran lean I plugged it with a cap and codes Cleared up and it runs great???? But I’m stumped on the extra port in the l86 manifold
I am very curious as well now. So much so I got up to go look at mine to see if I could see an extra port lol. Needless to say I could not find one. Was it definitely an L86 intake manifold you got? could you send us a photo of the port to our instagram instagram.com/thesundaedrive
Did a ported l86 intake manifold, and lt5 TB now I get P0506 every dang day drives me crazy any ideas ? I'm thinking best bet is to smoke test for leaks ?
I am soon to be doing the AFM delete stage 1 and cylinder exactly as you did. Do you recommend using stock intake for the tune or should I put the new 6.2 manifold on to get it tuned? Thanks!
I know nothing about this stuff lol but anyways! I have a 2018 Silverado Z71. I put a 2” leveling kit on with bigger wheels and tires which are 285/55/20’s and of course 20”x9” wheels. Now I’m putting a Borla s-type exhaust on with a corsa cold air intake. What benefits would I get with putting this on my truck? Really I know nothing about this kinda of stuff.
You can use the same MAF. The shop I was using to tune unfortunately closed so I havent been able to get on a Dyno yet to test out the power gains. Trying to add a wideband to the truck soon so I can finish getting the tune done and then I need to find a Dyno shop.
Lol if this motor goes I will be. Not a simple plug and play swap from what I understand but I imagine one day I'll be doing it :) not getting rid of the truck
@@TheSundaeDrive Great video! I have the same Airaid for my 5.3L. Would you happen to know the size of that coupler for the 6.2L manifold. I’m trying to get ready for the swap and don’t have the 6.2L coupler … any advise on where to purchase one that would fit? Thanks
Sounds quite expensive vs the mods but I get your thinking. Most people do what they can afford, except politicians, they just raise the debt ceiling lol.
They are a nightmare. I bent a fuel rail trying to get them out working super carefully. They added a gasket on the newer engines that helps them from siezing but doesn't fully prevent it. On the other side I just removed the fuel rail and got new injectors since I was changing the heads 🤣
I don't believe so but my truck has a custom tune so I can't guarantee it. To get the best performance out of it you'll want it to be tuned for the additional airflow. 99% sure others have done it without a tune tho, if you search around online you should be able to see pretty quick.
I'm not sure the name of the part but I moved it from my 5.3 intake manifold to the 6.2 manifold. I'll try to get a part number for you. It might always come with the manifold since I'm not seeing a separate part on the websites.
i have a 2014 5.3l ecotec3 Gen 5 with AFM, ive been on GPI and i cant find a delete kit specific to them, they only have up to gen 4 could anyone help me out? Thanks
Great video series I followed your cam swap series and they were a great help in installing my cam on my 15 Sierra l83. I recently finished everything up had my ECM tuned and I am getting error codes for coil control circuit on cylinders 1,3 and 5 I’ve moved plugs and wires around checked for loose connections including the two grounds on the drivers side head. Just curious if you had heard of anything like this or had any insight to what could be going on? Thanks again for the great videos.
Glad the series helped! I haven't had this particular issue. I think I saw this issue you posted on FB. That could be a tuning issue. Did you talk to the shop that tuned everything for you?
@@TheSundaeDrive I spoke with the shop that tuned the ECM, he stated that it seemed to be a power/ground issue. Thanks for the reply and thanks again for the awesome series.
It could be a grounding issue for sure. There are a ton of grounds and it is very easy to miss one. If you can report back when you figure out the issue that would be awesome tho :)
@@TheSundaeDrive I wound up finding a nicked wire on the number 2 coil fixed that and removed the intake manifold refitted the grounds at the back of the heads and the plugs to the fuel injectors and the high pressure fuel pump issue codes were gone went for a test drive and had a flashing engine light only when accelerating found a cracked plug, swapped that and everything is good now. Thanks again for all the help.
Been looking at doing this mod on my 18' Silverado. I work at a GM dealership as a tech helper, so relearning the tb position isn't that big of a deal, but would it work without a custom tune
Guys when Chevy sells their vehicle they put the best package for the engines that a stock option has to offer , so swapping stock parts for more stock parts is like a wasite of time ..
You’ve never done anything with motors and it’s obvious. You can take different 212cc heads and swap those for higher compression. Higher compression means more power.
So can I buy the 6.2 intake and TB and I stall on my 5.3 and drive with no other mods and no tuning? Basically plug n play or no? I would think the ECU would see something different and throw 5000 codes or something
Honestly if you’re worried about mpg shouldn’t be modding the truck. When you start modding it your foot is most likely always gonna be to the floor lol😅
@@TheSundaeDrive my is a 5.3, I am not sure but I think it is. It is a LT 5.3 rear wheel, where can I find out from the engine to be able to tell it is a L83 ?
I think it is printed on the block but can also have the dealer run your vin if unsure and they can tell you your engine code. The 2015 should be the L83 and if so, the l86 intake manifold come the 2018 should be compatible.
haven't gotten around to making it yet - too much going on but it will come out later this year. The tuner I was planning to use closed shop so it set me back a bit on the remaining videos - we will get there tho!
I am not a tuner so take this with a grain of salt but I ran these for while with no modifications to my tune and has no problems so from that experience I don't believe a tune is required. A tune will help you get the most power from the upgrade tho
I did this swap and the truck fired up and ran great for a minute then began to sputter and stall out.it will start right back up and sputter and stall.No check engine or pending codes. Is it the tb? should i drive it and see if it relearns?
You probably need a custom tune for the upgrade If your truck is sputtering out. Mine is tuned and I plan to refine the time with my intake manifold and throttle body. Haven't gotten around to it because the tuner I was using closed up :(
@@TheSundaeDrive Finally got my tune from blackbear and it turns out that my brand new upstream O2 sensor on the passenger side was damaged from the get go. This was causing the erratic idle and Blackbear was able to flag it when they read my live data log. It never set a check engine light, replaced all 4 with factory ac delco sensors and the truck runs beautiful. I'm sure once I upload the tune it will be even better. Thanks for the videos and advice'
@@TheSundaeDrive I appreciate u replying sir 🙏 I got one more question I do wanna start putting performance parts 😅in my truck I wanna start with a cam but I'm not sure what size I would need my truck is bone stock would u no a part number and what els iwould need for that cam upgrade thanks in advance sir
Wow a 6 or 7 year old truck you cant drive over 100 because the driveshaft junk from the factory. GM makes shit. Have 98 GMC1500 Trans have problems and they still do up to the present.
The 2013 Tahoe has a gen 4 engine. This is a gen 5. You already have the best gen 4 truck intake on your 2013. It come stock with the TBSS intake. Look it up.
I’m doing this mod to my truck this weekend. Next mod on the list will be upgraded driveshaft. Then a BTR stage 2 w/AFM delete and trunnion upgrade.
I just had my 2014 single cab 5.3 built with the btr stage 2, ls7 lifters and valvetrain with dod delete, 6.2 intake and TB, LT4 fuel pump and injectors. This truck now chirps into both second AND third, runs insanely well for a daily driven street truck.
These 5.3s make 380/420 on e85 and the cam alone is supposed to pull 70HP out of the L86 (6.2) so I’d assume probably 50ish on the L83 (5.3). Then the intake and fueling upgrades probably another 30-50 depending on tune. I’m probably sitting at about 425-430 to the wheels after it’s all said and done. You lose a little low end with the cam but what you gain from 3500-6000rpm is insane. It pulls the exact same through the entire powerband. Just shits and gets. I have videos if you want proof lol
Share the video on youtube.
Where I live, their is no places that I know of or can find that have E85 :\
any suggestions on an aggressive but drivable cam for the l83(5.3) and maybe the valves i’ll need
@@blakeedwards1730 I was suggested BTR stage 2, Johnson lifters, chromoly push rods, and conical dual spring kit.
Nice HP and torque gain, still drivable with stock TC and can still tow with it.
I plan to go with this “AFM delete”…
BEEN WAITING FOR THIS BUILD TO BE FINISHED
We are getting close!! Took way too long lol
been running the 6.2 intake manifold for awhile the difference is it has longer runners that allow for more torque and yes the opening for the throttle body is bigger also you will like it for your towing
Awesome! Looking forward to getting it tuned and seeing what she will do
I don't think the peak hp or torque will be a ton higher but it will have a better range and will definitely work well for you because it should be more lower to mid range I did the 6.2 intake manifold and tbody cat back and intake and then tuned it for e85 and made about 60ish hp more I think? I'd have to check the dyno printout it was about 2 years ago haha but it's nice alot more fun to drive but now my torque converter went out :( so I'm pulling it all apart having the trans built and camping the motor doing basically what you did minus the 6.2L heads 😜 haha
Haha yes don't do the 6.2 heads 😅
Did you have to tune it or anything?
No tuning is required from my experience
I just put a Specter Performance intake and filter to my 6.2 and WOW does it make it sound good when that pedal goes down! I also have a MBRB. Cat back SS exhaust which makes for a great combo. I have not towed my camper with the intake yet but looking forward to a little more power.
Ooo nice. The airaid I added sounds fantastic. Looking forward to driving with it regularly. Haven't done an exhaust yet. Probably next year for that.
Make a video of it! Man that sounds good
@@TheSundaeDrive I have the Airaid air intake on mine for the 5.3L. If I were to upgrade to a 6.2 intake manifold, would I need to get a bigger coupler or would the one I have for the 5.3 work?
Thank you in advanced
I believe you can manhandle the 5.3 coupler onto the 6.2 throttle body. Not easy but I've heard it can be done.
@@JTrump23 I have the airaid Jr with the 6.2 l tb and intake and I was able to stretch it over the new intake. It's a job and you may need some lube but it can be done... I ended up ordering a 4"to 4" coupler on Amazon that's a little bit oversized for the intake but when you tighten the clamp, it seals it and your not able to pull it off. I was afraid of the 5.3l coupler splitting as it gets older.
2017 5.3 failed…Lifters of course! And camshaft damage. Going to attempt to do it myself,However, could use some detailed info on programming! Great info and videos from you! Would have not considered this without TSD.Thanks !!!
We may do some tuning videos in the future. We used a remote programmer for my truck but you should really add a wideband sensor (which we did and will be making a video about). Shoot us an email through our website www.tsd-motorsports.com and I'll be happy to put you in touch with the guy we used.
I would like to see some numbers to see if this would actually be worth it.
GPI has some in depth dyno testing results you can see up on their site - planning to dyno but we've been slammed.
@@TheSundaeDrive Gpi does horrible work.
I wouldn't let them change my oil.
Tune on my freinds truck was so bad. Tore up two transmissions and he had it tuned by someone else and got more than 100 more hp.
They suck.
Another freind had a cam installed and the motor tore up soon after.
He had to replace the engine.
@@TheSundaeDrive
First freind got a full refund from them to be quiet about it and they told tge second dude..."tough luck"
Look up Richard Holdener. He has several videos with Dyno charts for the L83 stock, BTR cams 1-4, L86 intake swap stock, and L86 intake swap with BTR cams 1-4
I can't speak to their installation work. Only have dealt with them for parts but I would be frustrated by that for sure!
Did this to my 15 Silverado. Picked up power for sure down low. Plus I have some other mods. Let me just say it would love some e85
Yeah man, I might give e85 a go at some point for fun. Thinking about meth tho
@@TheSundaeDrive ahh I’ve heard good stuff about meth on these trucks as well! Thanks for the great Silverado content! Learned a lot from your channel
@@TheSundaeDrive I wouldn't recommend it. Likely it will ruin your teeth!
3:00 I can agree with all of that. Mines a 15 on z rated 22's but you can still feel in the driveline it doesnt like it. I've had it up to 140 once but thats more than pushing it, I dont recomend anyone cruise much more than 110 for very long without a driveshaft upgrade! I've seen ones in the 2500 gas trucks even rip in half just easing threw the woods...transfercase, fuel tank, lines, evap and a new driveshaft (anyway) later... 🤷♂️ it costs to go fast if you have any plans on walking away lol
I did this mod about 3 weeks ago. Took half a day taking my time. I also installed a cold air intake (not the same as this one shown) hardest part was the plastic tabs in the back. Pissed me TF off but I got them and didn’t put the cover back in. Same MAF, No tune and have not gotten any codes.
Awesome! glad it is working out well for you! Those tabs at the back are terrible. really bad design.
LT1 intake is a option as well, I’m doing a LT1 on my L83 build
Nice! Is there any difference between the lt1 manifold and this?
The throttle body intake is angled down on the LT1
@@daringlisson9353 correct, ICT billet makes a angle adapter or you can reroute your serpentine belt to make
It work
@@TheSundaeDrive as far as power, not 100% sure, you would think it has good numbers being a corvette intake. I’m using it for the look more than anything
It does look cooler for sure
Can you send me your video of you taking off the TRUCK MANIFOLD ENGINE COVER. It's very hard for me. It's the first top cover that is on top of everything. Thank you
We have a video showing how, look up the hpfp fuel pump replacement we filmed on the truck. We remove it in that video.
Cant find the video on how to remove the cover for the manifold cover
Sad there is not much an aftermarket scene, or performance upgrade scene or anything for the chevy tahoe.
Harder to find but mods are out there for sure.
Cut the back off worked great for me! Those clips on the back suck. I didn’t like the constant air noise with cylinder switches from 4 to 8.
Those clips are a pain. I deleted afm so no more of that for me :)
I am not seeing the link on how to get that cover off with the high pressure fuel pump can you please post it?
Did this mod on my 17 silverado.
Awesome! How do you like it?
Nice! I thought about doing the same to my ‘17
An easy mod for sure.
I just did the 6.2 swap last night. I noticed the truck is idling a bit rough now. It's a totally stock tune and I just got my tuner last night so I'm waiting on the tuner to make the changes. It just seems odd that the final pass with the torque wrench is 7.4lbs... it feels un-natural lol
Lol it doesn't take much. Keep us posted for sure! I know my truck had a custom tune already but it was made for the stock intake manifold and I swapped this one on I didn't notice any issues. My truck was already idling rougher from the cam tho so might have just been too subtle to feel or see lol
@@TheSundaeDrive lol, ya a cam will do that to you. I also did that thermal thing for the transmission and my fluid is brown (did it at the same time as the intake) so I guess I need to order a filter and fluid and that'll be the next project that I get to do... also gotta go pick up a 2x4 to pull down the exhaust to get that pan out. Fun times!
Always fun. :) Lol
At 5:06 what is the you disconnected? My truck was in the shop the other day and someone didnt reconnect it. In still learning everything in my truck I have a 14 Silverado
That's part of your pcv system
I did the swap, everything bolted up great then I noticed a extra vacuum line port on the drivers side rear that was not in the l83 manifold? It through codes and ran lean I plugged it with a cap and codes Cleared up and it runs great???? But I’m stumped on the extra port in the l86 manifold
I am very curious as well now. So much so I got up to go look at mine to see if I could see an extra port lol. Needless to say I could not find one. Was it definitely an L86 intake manifold you got? could you send us a photo of the port to our instagram instagram.com/thesundaedrive
Did you have to tune it at all or do throttle reset with a scanner? I just got one, gonna swap it tomorrow
My truck was tuned yes but between swapping I didn't change the tune. A tune isn't a bad idea tho
Did a ported l86 intake manifold, and lt5 TB now I get P0506 every dang day drives me crazy any ideas ? I'm thinking best bet is to smoke test for leaks ?
I am soon to be doing the AFM delete stage 1 and cylinder exactly as you did. Do you recommend using stock intake for the tune or should I put the new 6.2 manifold on to get it tuned? Thanks!
If you can get the 6.2 cheap, go for it. Just make sure your tuner knows.
I know nothing about this stuff lol but anyways! I have a 2018 Silverado Z71. I put a 2” leveling kit on with bigger wheels and tires which are 285/55/20’s and of course 20”x9” wheels. Now I’m putting a Borla s-type exhaust on with a corsa cold air intake. What benefits would I get with putting this on my truck? Really I know nothing about this kinda of stuff.
Here is a video we made that show the Dyno gains! Mainly just helps with a little more power and torque ua-cam.com/video/eKy52rwxVeU/v-deo.html
About mass air flow sensor you use the 5.3 one or you install different one? 🤔how much more power with new upgrades?
You can use the same MAF. The shop I was using to tune unfortunately closed so I havent been able to get on a Dyno yet to test out the power gains. Trying to add a wideband to the truck soon so I can finish getting the tune done and then I need to find a Dyno shop.
Can this be done on a 2021 5.3L Sierra?
Who did the tuning of the intake manifold?
Much better swap is to sell the 5.3 and buy a 6.2
Lol if this motor goes I will be. Not a simple plug and play swap from what I understand but I imagine one day I'll be doing it :) not getting rid of the truck
Wanted to focus on upgrading the 5.3 as most drivers have that, very few would be willing to do a 6.2 swap
@@TheSundaeDrive Great video! I have the same Airaid for my 5.3L. Would you happen to know the size of that coupler for the 6.2L manifold. I’m trying to get ready for the swap and don’t have the 6.2L coupler … any advise on where to purchase one that would fit? Thanks
Sounds quite expensive vs the mods but I get your thinking. Most people do what they can afford, except politicians, they just raise the debt ceiling lol.
You need that when the lifters fail and take out the cam. Lol
I thought the computer would only allow the amount of air that the engine need no matter the intake size???
What else is differente between the 5.3 and the 6.2? I look at both the motors and they look the same
Now heres the big question. Can it be done to an older ls engine like a 2003 model?
The question is why would you?The intake ports are shaped different.
@@allanb3222 the question is why not? You know more air flow and all. But looks like I'll go for 6.0 intake instead.
@@Ryanmoody89 The tbss intake is the best flowing,stock intake for your gen III. I would go with that.
@@allanb3222 I shall look into that then. I got an 03 tahoe z71 I'm trying to do work to so whatever I can use I'll do it.
So why do you have a new engine?
After you swapped the intake manifold and throttle body did you have to do any running or does it run just fine?
Should run fine , would recommend a tune to get the full potential of it
Will this work on a 2001 6.0 Silverado?
Can you please tell me if the 2017 GMC Sierra DENALI with the 6.2 is a direct injection engine? Thank you
Yes it is
Agreed
Where are your dyno numbers!!!!!
Question, Where can i buy after market parts like superchargers or cams all that good stuff?
hahaha you can get to the injectors, but the real question is will they come out...........haha even with the special gm tool was a nightmare.
They are a nightmare. I bent a fuel rail trying to get them out working super carefully. They added a gasket on the newer engines that helps them from siezing but doesn't fully prevent it. On the other side I just removed the fuel rail and got new injectors since I was changing the heads 🤣
i thought the speed limiter was due to the tires that come factory not the drive shaft. does trim make a difference in drive shaft speed
Tires can effect it as well
Swappin that, will it drop a check emgine light or anything??
I don't believe so but my truck has a custom tune so I can't guarantee it. To get the best performance out of it you'll want it to be tuned for the additional airflow. 99% sure others have done it without a tune tho, if you search around online you should be able to see pretty quick.
did you disconnect the battery before you unplugged the electrical connections?
Always a good idea to!
One question I have a catch can I believe I don’t need the pcv valve house right
I got a check engine light on my truck I just did the swap any tips it’s in tuned says engine power loss I also added a lt5 tb
Good vid!
Thanks!!
Why not take motor mount out or just bolts to lower the engine
Sorry not following? why would I need to take out the motor mount out?
Can this swap be done using the stock l83 airbox or is a larger diameter needed?
Anyone knows if this kind of mod would work on a 2017 5.3 tahoe ? Also does it make any more horses than if not modified?
Should increase torque a bit and I believe it should work but have not done it to he sure.
@12:17 seconds what’s that and where do you get it?
I'm not sure the name of the part but I moved it from my 5.3 intake manifold to the 6.2 manifold. I'll try to get a part number for you. It might always come with the manifold since I'm not seeing a separate part on the websites.
i have a 2014 5.3l ecotec3 Gen 5 with AFM, ive been on GPI and i cant find a delete kit specific to them, they only have up to gen 4 could anyone help me out? Thanks
Has this been dyno to see if it's better?
Did it make any difference? I have a 6.2L
Great video series I followed your cam swap series and they were a great help in installing my cam on my 15 Sierra l83. I recently finished everything up had my ECM tuned and I am getting error codes for coil control circuit on cylinders 1,3 and 5 I’ve moved plugs and wires around checked for loose connections including the two grounds on the drivers side head. Just curious if you had heard of anything like this or had any insight to what could be going on? Thanks again for the great videos.
Glad the series helped! I haven't had this particular issue. I think I saw this issue you posted on FB. That could be a tuning issue. Did you talk to the shop that tuned everything for you?
@@TheSundaeDrive I spoke with the shop that tuned the ECM, he stated that it seemed to be a power/ground issue. Thanks for the reply and thanks again for the awesome series.
It could be a grounding issue for sure. There are a ton of grounds and it is very easy to miss one. If you can report back when you figure out the issue that would be awesome tho :)
@@TheSundaeDrive I wound up finding a nicked wire on the number 2 coil fixed that and removed the intake manifold refitted the grounds at the back of the heads and the plugs to the fuel injectors and the high pressure fuel pump issue codes were gone went for a test drive and had a flashing engine light only when accelerating found a cracked plug, swapped that and everything is good now. Thanks again for all the help.
Glad you got it figured out! And glad it was something simple
Would this work on 03-06 vortec?
Unsure. Probably would be different
Been looking at doing this mod on my 18' Silverado. I work at a GM dealership as a tech helper, so relearning the tb position isn't that big of a deal, but would it work without a custom tune
I did this on my 15 Silverado. I didn’t do a thing for a tune and never had a check engine light
@@j_rod75 did you get any gains?
@@sambo2891 yes but nothing that really wowed me. I decided to get a custom tune so hopefully this month I have good news.
@@j_rod75 ill be waiting on the overall results if you dont mind replying
@@OscarMartinez-dy2sh I don’t mind at all. I had to reschedule the appointment so when they can get me in I’ll let you know
So easy!!!
Haha yup! Thanks man
Does that drive shaft handle over 500hp??? How much was it ? Can I get the link ?
Can you do this with any year? I have an 04.
Most likely if you get the intake manifold for the larger motor from your generation. Hop on the forums, I'm sure someone has done it if you can
Does anyone know if the 2020 model 6.2 intake will fit a 15’ 5.3
Unsure. Engine setups are different.
Would this work for a 07-13 Silverado?
Was it worth it????
We have before and after Dyno results on the channel. I think so
@@TheSundaeDrive oh yeah I looked at the video. Impressive numbers!!
Is the same the 2014 suburban
I don't think the suburban was updated until 2015 so probably different
Yes the engine setup looks a lot different. Just wondering if I can set it up with the 6.0 setup
Possibly but not sure
Is it just more air or did the ECU adjust so it adds more fuel to the mix?
ECU should automatically adjust but I'm running a custom tune - it's probably only really worth it with a custom tune honestly
@@TheSundaeDrive gotcha, might put a 6.2 intake on mine
Air intakes are identical, only difference is the throttle body and manifold
@ 1:12 seconds did some get hammer happy with the metal door on the left? LOL
It was a victim of doormestic violence
Could I do this to my 2001 chevy silverado 5.3 LS
Possibly with a different intake manifold. Not positive tho. Not sure what is different.
Grab a tbss intake, trailblazer SS...
@@steves5355 will it work with my 2001 6.0 as well?
What years does this work on the hood to put it in the service position? Does the 07-13 have the same thing?
Mine is the next generation but many hoods have a service position. It probably does but you'll need to check and see if it has holes similar to mine
Will the 6.2 fit on a 4.8?
yes exact same engine
Whats the cost of this up grade?
Guys when Chevy sells their vehicle they put the best package for the engines that a stock option has to offer , so swapping stock parts for more stock parts is like a wasite of time ..
I picked up hp tho. Check out the Dyno results video.
You’ve never done anything with motors and it’s obvious.
You can take different 212cc heads and swap those for higher compression. Higher compression means more power.
Did you had the ecm tune after swapping the manifold intake and tb?
Not needed but can be helpful
Well where is the test results.? 🤔
Watch are most recent update video. I think we published it about a month ago
My question is will it work on a 2004 4.8. ?
Probably not. Find the intake for the big brother to the 4.8 and that might. Not as familiar with the 4.8 tho
Where’s the dyno numbers?!
So can I buy the 6.2 intake and TB and I stall on my 5.3 and drive with no other mods and no tuning? Basically plug n play or no? I would think the ECU would see something different and throw 5000 codes or something
I did this a few weeks ago. No tune and no codes.
is there a difference in the mpg with this upgrade?
Honestly if you’re worried about mpg shouldn’t be modding the truck. When you start modding it your foot is most likely always gonna be to the floor lol😅
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I am very literate with car. My question is; can I swap 2018 escalade platinum 6.2 intake manifold on 2015 suburban LT?
Does your suburban have the L83 engine?
@@TheSundaeDrive my is a 5.3, I am not sure but I think it is. It is a LT 5.3 rear wheel, where can I find out from the engine to be able to tell it is a L83 ?
I think it is printed on the block but can also have the dealer run your vin if unsure and they can tell you your engine code. The 2015 should be the L83 and if so, the l86 intake manifold come the 2018 should be compatible.
@@TheSundaeDrive thank you very much
Anyone done 6.2 injectors in a 5.3 with the intake swap?
What vehicle does the 6.2 come from?
Also the silverado and siera from the same generation. Camaro too I think we well as some SUVs
What kind of gains from the intake manifold swap? Looked for a vid didn't see it.
haven't gotten around to making it yet - too much going on but it will come out later this year. The tuner I was planning to use closed shop so it set me back a bit on the remaining videos - we will get there tho!
If i upgrade these two mods is it mandatory i tune or no tune requred?
I am not a tuner so take this with a grain of salt but I ran these for while with no modifications to my tune and has no problems so from that experience I don't believe a tune is required. A tune will help you get the most power from the upgrade tho
@TheSundaeDrive it's it much appreciated for ur reply man thanks for much help ur channel helps me alot ⚡️⚡️😎
@@chevyboiii2115 no problem! Glad to hear it!
I did this swap and the truck fired up and ran great for a minute then began to sputter and stall out.it will start right back up and sputter and stall.No check engine or pending codes. Is it the tb? should i drive it and see if it relearns?
You probably need a custom tune for the upgrade If your truck is sputtering out. Mine is tuned and I plan to refine the time with my intake manifold and throttle body. Haven't gotten around to it because the tuner I was using closed up :(
@@TheSundaeDrive thanks for responding, that was my guess too
No problem. Best of luck with it! Let us know how it turns out.
@@TheSundaeDrive Finally got my tune from blackbear and it turns out that my brand new upstream O2 sensor on the passenger side was damaged from the get go. This was causing the erratic idle and Blackbear was able to flag it when they read my live data log. It never set a check engine light, replaced all 4 with factory ac delco sensors and the truck runs beautiful. I'm sure once I upload the tune it will be even better. Thanks for the videos and advice'
Oh good to know. Glad you were able to get that figured out! Thanks for following up. Surprised there wasn't a code thrown.
Is it plug and play?
I did get a custom tune but I drove without a change to he tune for awhile without issue.
@@TheSundaeDrive thank you!
@@dominicjlesperance3328 no problem! Best of luck with it!
@@TheSundaeDrive thank you for the amazing idea!
I’m gonna sound like an idiot right now but my engines shaking and says “reduced power mode”
This is really embarrassing
Are you running the stock 5.3 injectors?
Yes I am
Plastic fantastic
does it fit on 07-2013?
The factory driveshaft can’t handle over 100mph? Is that why they are governed?
I was looking into doing some performance mods as well as a programer
Correct. It vibrates too badly and can split.
@@TheSundaeDrive guess i’ll be changing that before doing any other mods
Definitely a need if you want to go over 100. I have a video on it.
Hey man I got a 4.8 I wanna put an iir intake like that on mine is this something that will fit my truck
What year is your truck?
@@TheSundaeDrive its a 09
@@TheSundaeDrive I appreciate u replying sir 🙏 I got one more question I do wanna start putting performance parts 😅in my truck I wanna start with a cam but I'm not sure what size I would need my truck is bone stock would u no a part number and what els iwould need for that cam upgrade thanks in advance sir
Wow a 6 or 7 year old truck you cant drive over 100 because the driveshaft junk from the factory. GM makes shit. Have 98 GMC1500 Trans have problems and they still do up to the present.
Annoying for sure
Two year cam swap and mods that people have been doing for years. You're WAY behind the curve.
Having two jobs and a UA-cam channel definitely makes things go slower than planned lol
But the quality of his videos are some of the best. 👍🏼
will this work for the 2017 1500 5.5?
I'm but familiar with the 5.5 engine. If you meant 5.3 then yes it will work
Can i do this to my 13 tahoe? Do you have to retune pcm after this install or is it a turn key swap?
The 2013 Tahoe has a gen 4 engine. This is a gen 5. You already have the best gen 4 truck intake on your 2013. It come stock with the TBSS intake. Look it up.
@@sstevocamarowhat about 04 sierra? Is a throttle body conversion worth it? Let’s say 04 throttle body to 08-13,14-18,19+?
@@sstevocamaroit’ll effect smog emissions for California too?
Will this work ona. 2004 GMC Sierra 1500?
Unsure, likely not unless it is from a larger engine from that same generation