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Old 09-14-2010, 10:43 PM
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Anyone have a good way to start out cheaper to get more power? my truck aready has a k&n pro kit, diablo tuner, cats deleted, an flower single in 1 dual outlet and just installed a 160 thermostat. lookin for the next best step. custom tune? headers? or ls6 cam?
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Custom tune from one of our sponsors such as BlackBear or Wheatley, best bang for the buck mod IMO. Then converter, headers, and cam...
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Originally Posted by mhotrodscooter
Custom tune
x2 and a straight thru style muffler if i read your post right u said u had a flowmaster?? But either way a custom tune i personally have blackbear and no complaints here
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Custom Tune for sure...Nelson or BlackBear or Wheatley. Check that way. --->
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I love my BlackBear tune, and I've heard nothing but great things about Wheatley too
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a REAL tune is better than any handheld. then get headers, stall, and cam!!
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Originally Posted by skoal bandit
a REAL tune is better than any handheld. then get headers, stall, and cam!!
...then heads, then a S/C.
Forgot about a built tranny and rear end, suspension so you could actually get power to the ground etc

So much to do, so little money
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Id keep the diablo since you have it already and talk to Nelson Performance about getting a custom tune for it...

After that ask yourself what you really want out of the truck..A set oh good headers and a cam will go along way
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what about gears? i think i would like the 373s better bc i do some interstate driving and dont want to loose a whole lot of fuel milage


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