Tahoe & Suburban The power, space, and brutal towing ability make the Tahoe and its longer sibling, the Suburban, arguably the best full size SUV's on the market today.

2013 Chevrolet Suburban
Platform: GMT 400, 800, 900

2003 Suburban Z71 issues and build plan

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 12, 2021 | 6:05 PM
  #1  
Daniel Scott's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default 2003 Suburban Z71 issues and build plan

So I recently bought a 03 burb and it runs amazing. Has 194k but runs great for the mileage. I'm having a few issues with it and figured I'd ask some of you guys for a second opinion.

First off, not happy with the power. It runs great and seems healthy with no noises or sputtering at all, but it's not enough for me. What can I do to spice it up a bit? Been thinking about a BTR stage 3 or 4 truck cam and valve kit with stock or a low stall converter. Also, wanna do long tubes but don't know what brands fit with no hammering or cut and welds. I know the trans will need upgraded too, so what can I do to make the 60e less fragile. Aside from that, I'd like some mad coils and plugs along with a tune and maybe some higher compression pistons and rods.

Secondly, it's giving me a low oil pressure warning on the dash on cold start. It will stay low on pressure at 10 to 15 psi until it warms up where it settles to 20 or so. I bought a new high volume oil pump, oil sending unit, and a oil pickup tube O ring but waiting for some hometime to put them on or have them put on. What could this problem be caused from?

Third, my hood latch is ****y. It will shut and latch the first time but will not latch the final time. The hood stays closed while driving, it just looks popped. I've tried twisting the bump stops on the sides and they're where they should be. What could be causing the hood problem?

Last edited by Daniel Scott; May 12, 2021 at 6:12 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Curt Davis
Tahoe & Suburban
2
Dec 31, 2020 3:01 PM
Rcktfl
Impala
2
Mar 13, 2017 6:06 PM
chosen1
Tahoe & Suburban
0
Nov 29, 2014 8:42 PM
Shannon43
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
6
May 18, 2012 10:53 AM
ironcross1986
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
1
May 3, 2010 11:07 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 5:00 PM.