Ready to Buy - Need Advice
01-15-2005, 08:02 PM
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I do no towing. Maybe every once in a while will have 500lbs in bed when moving something. Could do the shift kit and servo. Already have the shift firmed up a little with the handheld and can firm it more that way. Probably not the best way though.
01-15-2005, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver-Dollar
Sounds like the TC is going to be the better performance mod. What else should be done with a new converter? I already have a trans cooler (factory tow package) and I figure I can change shift points with the handheld. I am going to have to keep the stock shoes for now. I probably buy the headers before buying new tires.
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01-15-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TnTrk53
I vote headers. Horse power gain will be all the time, give you a solid half sec. in the quarter, and be great from a punch to the redline. And it will sound like a big block.
A really good converter like the one mentioned, is going to give you about 2 tenths in the first 60' if you don't smoke the tires.
A really good converter like the one mentioned, is going to give you about 2 tenths in the first 60' if you don't smoke the tires.
01-15-2005, 11:10 PM
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You would definitely get better gains from the stall converter. I think you might also want to consider a shift kit, but definitely the servo upgrade and a good trans. cooler.
01-17-2005, 05:58 AM
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Sorry for the delay in response. Thanks for your inputs. I still sitting on the fence about this one. I am kinda leaning towards doing the headers now and in a few months or so get the TC. The headers will add some low end torque and are good idea to get before getting other mods. Again thanks for the input.
why even ask.
01-17-2005, 07:22 AM
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Because I thought it would be helpful in making the decision. From what appears, a TC should have gearing, cam specs, and weight considered. Well since I have not decided of going the route of a gear swap or cam, how can I decide on the converter? It just started making since to do the other items first. What order did you get your mods?
01-17-2005, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BADMOFO
I can't imagine headers knocking a half of a second off in the quarter. I'm not saying its not possible, I just can't believe it. Get the converter.
2000_silverado _SS put them on his,replacing shorties. and went from 14.5
to 14.01. I am a believer. Try 'em and you will be too.
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