Oh yeaA big block lurks under that hood!
Gots the big alternator too
was stoked to see it had the 7.4 on the listing...big alternator you say ? What's the deets with that
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was stoked to see it had the 7.4 on the listing...big alternator you say ? What's the deets with that
Thanks Sean dood !
Do NOT change out those wheels. Those are '90s retro-cool.
MIHELA
1-5-6-3-4-2-7-8
It's a CS144D. Probably 140 amp maybe 125 amp, vs the CS130 105 amp most trucks got. You should grab a pic of the RPO sticker in the glovebox. If it's original, there should be a code starting with "KG" and a number that would tell you for sure which amperage.Oh yea
...big alternator you say ? What's the deets with that
I dont mind them. They are period correct, Centerline Hellcat wheels I believe. The center caps are a bit chonky tho. Might run without them
Sweet! What a great looking truck! I'll bet you had a feeling of accomplishment!
Welcome to the mother lode of all things GMT400!
Welcome to the mother lode of all things GMT400!
JohnZ71
Z71 Tahoe Enjoyer
If i were to spec my perfect truck, it would be very similar to this. Very nice!
Love the car phone, i assume the antenna on the hood/fender is for the phone? Do you plan on keeping it?
Those alternators are uncommon on GMT400s, i have one on my Tahoe. I like them a lot.
Love the car phone, i assume the antenna on the hood/fender is for the phone? Do you plan on keeping it?
Those alternators are uncommon on GMT400s, i have one on my Tahoe. I like them a lot.
BNielsen
I'm Awesome
From a fellow 454 powered ECSB owner, welcome to the forum!
As a quick tangent regarding alternators; I'd look into swapping to an AD244 style once that CS144 gives any trouble. I did the swap and I love it! It's easier on the 7.4 trucks since the belt length stays the same, you just have to remove the rear bracket and the big alternator drops right in; you'd have to swap pigtails as well but that's an easy job.
As a quick tangent regarding alternators; I'd look into swapping to an AD244 style once that CS144 gives any trouble. I did the swap and I love it! It's easier on the 7.4 trucks since the belt length stays the same, you just have to remove the rear bracket and the big alternator drops right in; you'd have to swap pigtails as well but that's an easy job.
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Welcome to the forum! Beautiful truck, congrats!
Interesting, appreciate the knowledge man
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