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This was the BTR 220 Cam. I don’t have any experience with the 225. When I set out to do this build I contacted a very well respected performance shop out here in the valley and the 220 was the one the shop owner said he would do it if was his cadi.

Thanks! The parts on this build are all what Joe over at Cordes Performance recommended for this SUV with the stock converter. It’s a pretty choppy cam but not really annoying with the stock TC. It does have a Little bit of idle surge when you’re stopped in drive and on the brake but I don’t think it would be something that gave you trouble when towing.

ill follow with a link to the McGauheys kit. Not a huge drop, but fit the 24's nicely and kept the 4wd and factory magride stuff functioning. With the drop and the lower profile tires (295/35r24) you tend to feel the crappy roads a little more than stock but its not bad at all, and on decent roads its still caddy smooth and quiet. switchsuspension.com/cadillac-escalade-4wd-awd-2015-2020-2-3-deluxe-drop-kit-mcgaughys-part-34208/

The Corsa Sport catback is stupid loud on cold start and when accelerating but is incredibly quiet, no drone when cruising on the highway.

It’s the McGaughys 2/3 drop kit. Not too low, looks good, fits the 24’s and retains all the factory mag ride and 4wd switchsuspension.com/cadillac-escalade-4wd-awd-2015-2020-2-3-deluxe-drop-kit-mcgaughys-part-34208/

Yeah I put them on myself. Everything bolted up nicely. There was some confusion on this truck with 02 sensors and extensions. I deleted the rear (downstream) o2’s and had them tuned out. The driver side upstream sensor didn’t need an extension but I used one on the passenger side upstream since it routes really close to hot parts. No one made an extension for the passenger side upstream on the 2016 Escalade…on my application it was a black connector, not gray like the other side so I ended up modifying the extension I didn’t need for the other side and it worked fine. As for the headers, I did have to put a little dent in one of the primaries on the driver side to clear the joint on the steering shaft. It was close but rubbed a little when turning. Heat the spot up and give it a couple of whacks and it’ll be good to go and isn’t an eye sore. The TSP catted y pipe and Corsa sport catback bolted up no problem

@@lbiffin very nice! What size tubes? I have 1 7/8 I bought speed engineering longtubes with a y-pipe. I already have an aftermarket exhaust, I’m hoping everything works well lol. I appreciate your knowledge as I’m going through this process right now lol did you wrap your headers in heat tape? Is there anything I should know or you recommend when doing everything?

@@_1liftedcaddy_I can’t speak for the speed engineering headers, but I imagine they won’t have any more issues than I did with the TSP’s. I did end up wrapping them in header wrap which was a pain in the ass but I feel like it was a good call. The passenger side header runs by the starter and some other sensors and wiring that I didn’t want to burn up, you’ll see when you get in there. I just used some inexpensive header wrap from Amazon. Watch some videos on it before you attempt it if you decide to do it. Oh and mine are 1 7/8th also, with the high flow catted y pipe. I looked at your videos, the lift and color combo on yours is sick. I thought about lifting mine but went the other direction instead lol

@@lbiffin alright atleast you didn’t have major problems. Thats a good sign! Lol and yea I was looking at everything and it crossed my mind when seeing all the wiring etc… and yea I actually changed my look now it’s all black and I’m going with chrome wheels lol… it’s only a 15’ premium but still badass and really one of a kind where I’m from.. I appreciate your time buddy! You got any other social media? Might have to pick your brain if I run into any issues if that’s alright lol..

That sounds like a lot of fun! I used Johnson 2110R lifters, BTR chromoly 3/8 .80 wall pushrods. I measured for pushrods and ended up with stock length (7.85” I believe) to get proper lifter preload. Get that thing done man! You’ll be stoked when you do 😊

briantooleyracing.com/btr-gen-v-220-camshaft-with-vvt-limiter.html

Not in Australia.We had Falcons a lot longer here and some very nice body shapes such as the Xb coupes etc.

I didn’t get a baseline before doing the work. The tuner has a 6.2 Denali of the same year that made 360ish at the wheels with just long tubes. I think a fair estimate is 80-100hp over stock

Thanks! Outside of the cam, lifters, dod plugs, springs it’s a good idea to upgrade your trunions. But as far as “need” that’s subjective I suppose. I opted to completely pull the motor, replaced my oil pump, added a c7r timing chain and LME guide, ARP bolts, etc. I chose this route because honestly pulling the motor wasn’t tough and you have to pull the oil pump anyway. Keep in mind a lot of the GM hardware is single use like the head bolts, crank and cam bolts, the hard fuel lines on the valley etc. there’s some specialty tools you’ll want to get like the oil pump alignment tool. I have a lot of money and time invested into the cadi so I took my time on the weekends for a month and a half and just wanted to make sure I did it all right and I’m glad I did. I’ll post a link to one of the best write ups I found..it’s for a vette but the motor is basically the same. The LT is a little different than the LS’s but nothing you can’t handle in your own garage. www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7-tech-performance/4011956-how-to-lt1-camshaft-and-cylinder-head-install-guide.html

@@lbiffin dude thank you so much!! That helped me a ton! You got any links from the Trunions and other things you copped?

@@michaelnastev7699yeah give me a bit and I’ll post some better details on the parts I went with.

@@lbiffin I’d really appreciate that brother thank you. I just ordered “Gen V Rocker Arms with Bushing Style Upgraded Trunnion Kit Installed”

Thanks! Hell yeah man it’ll be pure joy when you fire it up the first time.

How much did it cost you in Total $ brother ?

do you have video of your setup??? @_1liftedcaddy_

I just uploaded a video of it on the dyno but I plan to add a video of a cold start and revs this weekend. I absolutely love the sound of this setup.

@@lbiffin Hell yeah, it’s one of the best setups I’ve seen on TH-cam!! What is the power upgrade after all these mods by the way?

@@yosk0bg14thanks! I loved this thing before the engine work but it definitely made it more fun to drive. I didn’t get a stock dyno number but it made 411hp 425ftlb at the wheels in 6th gear which means it’s really closer to 450hp and 465ft lbs at the wheels. Not a race car by any means but it runs good for a family hauler 😂

@@lbiffin Oh yeah definitely, we own an 2016 Escalade Platinum, but what I noticed is that in this year of production some models appear to have factory defects and stuff, like our Escalade had malfunction with the touchscreen display. It is a very nice suv.

Nice setup.. Mine is making about 525-550whp and close to 575 torque ( best guess) all motor. Had to put two borla mufflers to quiet it down as it was purely obnoxious (no drone) while driving or chopping at idle. Too many looks from the police and not being able to have a conversation in or around it without yelling made me do it.

It has none of that. It has a 347 Ford racing crate (450hp) engine, with tremek 5 speed manual shift.

I like the Mavericks as well.

@@paulross9287 hey Paul. Just thinking.. Maybe the Maverick is a fastback Falcon. Lol. I love the Mavericks too!. My uncle ran the body of one on the dirt track with a police interceptor 460.. kicked alot of chevies butts. !!

They certainly did....they called it 'Mustang'.