Location: Tucson, Arizona

Why It’s Curated: This 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is for sale in Tucson, Arizona. With a LS swapped, 6.0L LQ9 High Output Vortec V8 from a 2006 Cadillac Escalade with only 20k miles, this Tahoe bring more horsepower and torque than the original V8. The vehicle has been completely gone over from this meticulous owner including using GM parts to enable emissions to work properly, all gauges, A/C, and 4×4 systems to work properly, and more. The interior has been improved upon with new seat covers (front), LED lighting, and more. The maintenance / restoration items include the suspension being refurbished including powder coating various components in the process. Be sure to check out the long list of items done in this build, and also the many pictures showcasing the quality of this much improved Tahoe.

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Vehicle Details:

Year: 1999
Vehicle Make: Chevrolet
Vehicle Model: Tahoe
Trim: Sport
Mileage: 134,322
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Vehicle Transmission: Automatic
Number of Forward Gears: 4
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Engine: LQ4 6.0 & 4L65E
Exterior Color: Pweter
Interior Color: Grey
State of Registration: Arizona
Vehicle Location: Tucson, Arizona
VIN: 3GNEK18R8XG167745
Title: Clean

Ownership History: Current owner ~8 years; Previously a 2-owner (one family) vehicle

Stock or Modified:
Modified

Engine:

• Engine Swap: LS swapped, 6.0L LQ9 High Output Vortec V8 from a 2006 Cadillac Escalade
• Horsepower: Increased from 255 hp to 365 hp
• Torque: Increased from 335 lb-ft to 380 lb-ft
• Drivetrain: From a 2006 Escalade with 20k miles, including LQ9 engine and 4L65 transmission
• Exhaust: Gibson Catback exhaust with custom black powder-coated tip
• Harness: Modified stock 1999 Tahoe harness to work with the LS engine and transmission, retaining full functionality of original Tahoe gauges, AC, and AutoTrac 4×4
• Radiator: New GM Escalade radiator with Escalade electric fan setup
• ECM: 2004 Pontiac GTO ECM with a stock 2006 Escalade operating system, segment swap for fuel gauge calibration while retaining 1999 Tahoe VIN
• Emissions: All emissions equipment retained and functioning properly for legal compliance across the U.S.

Suspension, Brakes, Transmission, Other Mechanical:

• Lift Kit: 6″ Pro Comp lift kit (adjustable to a lower height if desired by new owner)
• Brake Upgrade: Hydroboost brake system installed
• Transmission Cooler: External cooler for the 4L65E transmission (adapted from a GMT400 3/4-ton big block transmission cooler)
• Power Steering Cooler: Added for improved performance
• Throttle Cable: Original throttle cable retained in the swap
• Oil Cooler: Oil cooler adapted from a 2014 Camaro SS

Interior:

• Interior Condition: Excellent, with no rips or tears
• Front Seat Covers: Recently replaced with OEM-like leather covers from The Seat Shop (within the last 500 miles)
• Center Console: Denali/Escalade center console installed
• Gauge Cluster: Upgraded to Denali/Escalade cluster (120 mph vs. original 100 mph)
• Interior Lighting: Upgraded to LED lighting throughout
• Headlights: LED high and low beams
• Floor Mats: Husky floor mats in the front and WeatherTech mat in the rear
• Spare Tire: Original spare tire with carpet cover (rare)
• Window Tint: Tinted to legal limit over factory privacy glass, including a tint strip on the top of the windshield

Exterior:

• Exterior Condition: Excellent, with original paint
• Nerf Bars: Custom powder-coated Smittybilt nerf bars
• Wheels: Custom 16-inch off-road style wheels
• Tires: New 35×12.5 inch BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires (no rubbing issues)
• Frame: Stripped and repainted with chassis black paint during drivetrain swap
• Ceramic Coating: Professionally ceramic coated
• Storage: Garaged

Maintenance:

• Transmission: New filter and fluids
• Rear Differential: New powder-coated cover and fresh fluid
• Front Differential: Fresh fluid and new updated solenoid
• Fuel System: Return-style fuel filter installed
• Transfer Case: Fully serviced with new clutches, steels, and AutoTrac fluid
• Brake System: Complete brake flush, new pins and pads, resurfaced GM rotors
• Lift Kit: Pro Comp lift kit removed and re-powder coated
• Front Sway Bar: New powder-coated front sway bar with new end links
• Control Arms: Upper and lower control arms disassembled and powder-coated
• Suspension: New OEM ball joints, bushings, axle boots, Pro Comp shocks & boots
• Driveshafts: New U-joints for front and rear driveshafts (stock length)
• Lighting: New GM parking lamps and taillight lenses
• Accessory Drive Belt: New GM part accessory drive belt
• Fuel Pump: New GM fuel pump assembly
• Grille: Brand new, discontinued GM Sport grille with bow tie
• Battery: New GM Delco battery (installed 12-22)

Mechanical Functions:
4 Wheel Drive
Locking Front Differential
Locking Rear Differential
Anti-Lock Brakes
Power Brakes
Power Steering

Creature Comforts:
Air Conditioning
Heat
Power Seats
Leather Seats

Rust, If Any:
None

Anything Else We Should Know: Additional pictures of the swap available as needed.