TRUCKIN

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I have a 2003 Silverado with the 4.8 and 70k on it. It is an extended cab short bed. I recently picked up a 26 ft enclosed trailer. The truck towed it home fine but im afraid once I load it up with the race car or race truck that it will be to much for the truck. I dont want to go tearing into the motor nor can I afford a turbo or supercharger. As of right now the truck has only a flowmaster muffler,and a KN cold air kit. What should I do?? Please dont say buy a new truck its not an option.

Thanks Erik

beastmode

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dont we all haha

there is no simple/cheap solution to the amount of power your looking for i dont think... you say tearing into the motor, does this include a swap?

TRUCKIN

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I guess I wouldnt mind a swap. If I could find a good used 5.3 or 6.0. Im not looking to race it just more torq.

kbracing96

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Ya, there's no cheap and easy way to make more torque out of 4.8. The turbo helps mine ALOT. It tows very well now

TRUCKIN

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Can you get the tubo kit used anywhere??? Even a used supercharger. I cant afford a new one of either.

1969x11

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Check car-part.com for a low mileage lq4 or lq9 ( 6.0l ) and do a engine swap.Go ahead and get a good shift kit put in your trans then an extra tranny cooler.Get someone like nelson , jesse,pcm4less to do a mailorder tune.If you could do the swap yourself you could do it way cheaper than a used s/c or turbo! Thats just my opinion.

SlvrSierra4.8

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A good tune, 4.10's and an Eaton would be a good start. Tranny upgrades would be a good investment along w/ a good cooler as mentioned above....

TRUCKIN

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What is a Good 6.0 going for???

1969x11

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I just bought a 42,000 mile lq9 minus water pump,alt,ps pump.Everything else was there. 1250.00 + tax .

SBTork

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That sounds about right. From what i've read, people that have done this will swear by it and love the results.