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**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:29 PM

My wife finally decided not to buy the Infiniti QX56 after the idiots at two different Infiniti dealerships refused to deal on them. They aren't selling so they want to hit a homerun everytime they do sell on.

Instead she bought a Yukon Denali XL. It's Black with tan leather and loaded with every option available. I haven't had a chance to get pics, but it looks like this.

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:31 PM

We upgraded the stock 20's to 22's. Here's the wheel we went with-

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:32 PM

The guys in the Photoshop forum gave us a sneak peek at what it would look like before we bought the wheels. Thanks to 75silverstep for the chop job...

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:37 PM

I added a little more bling to the front end. The stock tow hooks looked boring. I thought about taking them off but it would leave a hole in the front valance. I found a set of chrome ones direct from GM Performance Parts.

Here's a before pic....

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:39 PM

And an after pic.....

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:43 PM

While I was looking for the tow hooks, I ran across another item on the GM Performance Parts site. They have a fresh air intake for the 6.2 so I decided to get one. This is supposed to improve performance AND fuel mileage. At least that's what I told my wife...

Here's the stock and boring air intake. It looks like a hi-tech paintball cannon once removed.

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:45 PM

The new and improved version from GMPP looks much better. Here's what comes with the kit.

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:46 PM

And this is what it looks like being installed.

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 10:49 PM

The final product looks pretty good and should make a big improvement in fuel economy. I took for a test drive and it has a nice sound to it when you hammer the throttle..

68GMCCustom · 07-29-2007, 11:22 PM

Congrats on the Denali. The older ones are fine rides, and the new ones are even better. I owned a C3 (2001 Denali truck) until about a year ago, and still miss it today.

Thats a clean looking intake. I'll have to see if they make one for the LS2 in the TrailBlazer SS.

**N2TRUX** · 07-29-2007, 11:28 PM

She has an 03 Denali that she loves. The 6.0 really makes that thing move, but nothing like the 6.2 in the new one. The intake will work on all 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2s. I don't know if it will fit in the Trailbalzer though. It's much more expensive than most aftermarket systems, but I figure that since it's a GMPP piece and CARB certified that they can't give me any hassle about warranty.

pcmcobra · 07-29-2007, 11:34 PM

I'd love to have that 6.2 in my 86...
patiently waiting for someone on ebay trying to get rid of one...

Joe67 · 07-30-2007, 03:01 PM

Nice ride - congrats

tvblazer78 · 07-30-2007, 09:43 PM

Sweet looking ride. I love the color.. Black is the only way to go.

Here is a pic of my wifes SS TBlazer.

Trey` · 08-01-2007, 10:40 PM

Nice ride wanna sell the stock rims and tires? put the same intake on my new '07 but my filter was red. Like the tow hooks,too

**N2TRUX** · 08-01-2007, 11:50 PM

Trey, I already sold the stockers. I had a buddy buy them before I made it home.

smirch9 · 08-02-2007, 09:22 AM

Very nice! My wife loves her new tahoe. What did you pay for the intake? May have to look into one of those.

ChevyFan24 · 08-02-2007, 09:39 PM

Congrats on the new Denali! You will love it! We had ours a little over a year but just sold it to become debt free. We already miss it. The 6.2 will run and it loves GAS!

Black is the only way to go!

**N2TRUX** · 08-03-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smirch9

... What did you pay for the intake? May have to look into one of those.

It's expensive. I had a buddy buy it through his GM connections and it was 300.00 with his discount.

I paid the extra bucks so I wouldn't have any hassle if I take it in for warranty work.

Trey` · 08-03-2007, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the reply on the wheeels, that is about what I paid for my intake too.

smirch9 · 08-03-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It's expensive. I had a buddy buy it through his GM connections and it was 300.00 with his discount.

I paid the extra bucks so I wouldn't have any hassle if I take it in for warranty work.

Hmmm, thanks. We ordered our Tahoe with every available option except the intake and love it. I've considered putting a new intake on but didn't want to void the warranty, so I may just have to check into this. Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 08-04-2007, 12:56 AM

Yeah, it comes with a CARB approved sticker, and an order sheet so you can put the vehicle emission control stickers back as well. That might be over kill, but I don't want to hear any crap if I need to take it back to the dealer.

combustion · 08-06-2007, 03:15 AM

lol escalade anyone? haha. NICE

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2007, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by combustion

lol escalade anyone? haha. NICE

Almost, but for a lot less money. I do have half a set of Escalade mirrors for it. Still trying to catch a deal on the other side...

Ric83 · 08-21-2007, 04:00 PM

hey Ken, did you ever post up and pix with the new wheels on?

07-29-2007, 10:29 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Wifes new Denali. My wife finally decided not to buy the Infiniti QX56 after the idiots at two different Infiniti dealerships refused to deal on them. They aren't selling so they want to hit a homerun everytime they do sell on. Instead she bought a Yukon Denali XL. It's Black with tan leather and loaded with every option available. I haven't had a chance to get pics, but it looks like this. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 10:31 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. We upgraded the stock 20's to 22's. Here's the wheel we went with- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 10:32 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. The guys in the Photoshop forum gave us a sneak peek at what it would look like before we bought the wheels. Thanks to 75silverstep for the chop job... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-29-2007 at 10:33 PM.

07-29-2007, 10:37 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. I added a little more bling to the front end. The stock tow hooks looked boring. I thought about taking them off but it would leave a hole in the front valance. I found a set of chrome ones direct from GM Performance Parts. Here's a before pic.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 10:39 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. And an after pic..... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 10:43 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. While I was looking for the tow hooks, I ran across another item on the GM Performance Parts site. They have a fresh air intake for the 6.2 so I decided to get one. This is supposed to improve performance AND fuel mileage. At least that's what I told my wife... Here's the stock and boring air intake. It looks like a hi-tech paintball cannon once removed. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-29-2007 at 10:44 PM.

07-29-2007, 10:45 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. The new and improved version from GMPP looks much better. Here's what comes with the kit. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 10:46 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. And this is what it looks like being installed. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 10:49 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. The final product looks pretty good and should make a big improvement in fuel economy. I took for a test drive and it has a nice sound to it when you hammer the throttle.. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 11:22 PM	#10
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Wifes new Denali. Congrats on the Denali. The older ones are fine rides, and the new ones are even better. I owned a C3 (2001 Denali truck) until about a year ago, and still miss it today. Thats a clean looking intake. I'll have to see if they make one for the LS2 in the TrailBlazer SS. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-29-2007, 11:28 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. She has an 03 Denali that she loves. The 6.0 really makes that thing move, but nothing like the 6.2 in the new one. The intake will work on all 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2s. I don't know if it will fit in the Trailbalzer though. It's much more expensive than most aftermarket systems, but I figure that since it's a GMPP piece and CARB certified that they can't give me any hassle about warranty. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-29-2007, 11:34 PM	#12
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Wifes new Denali. I'd love to have that 6.2 in my 86... patiently waiting for someone on ebay trying to get rid of one... __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

07-30-2007, 03:01 PM	#13
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07-30-2007, 09:43 PM	#14
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Wifes new Denali. Sweet looking ride. I love the color.. Black is the only way to go. Here is a pic of my wifes SS TBlazer. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-01-2007, 10:40 PM	#15
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Wifes new Denali. Nice ride wanna sell the stock rims and tires? put the same intake on my new '07 but my filter was red. Like the tow hooks,too __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"



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08-01-2007, 11:50 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. Trey, I already sold the stockers. I had a buddy buy them before I made it home. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-02-2007, 09:22 AM	#17
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: Wifes new Denali. Very nice! My wife loves her new tahoe. What did you pay for the intake? May have to look into one of those. __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

08-02-2007, 09:39 PM	#18
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Re: Wifes new Denali. Congrats on the new Denali! You will love it! We had ours a little over a year but just sold it to become debt free. We already miss it. The 6.2 will run and it loves GAS! Black is the only way to go! Attached Images

08-03-2007, 10:37 AM	#20
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Wifes new Denali. Thanks for the reply on the wheeels, that is about what I paid for my intake too. __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"

08-04-2007, 12:56 AM	#22
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Wifes new Denali. Yeah, it comes with a CARB approved sticker, and an order sheet so you can put the vehicle emission control stickers back as well. That might be over kill, but I don't want to hear any crap if I need to take it back to the dealer. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-21-2007, 04:00 PM	#25
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Wifes new Denali. hey Ken, did you ever post up and pix with the new wheels on? __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

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