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Old 03-14-2006, 12:25 AM
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Just a recent picture of my truck, nothing big. I've switched back to my 18's after going back to stock for better MPG. I know i've read lately that mail order tunes aren't the way to go anymore since dyno tuning is much more specific but would something like a wait4me tune give me something noticable in both power and mpg? just want to be able to get my 20-21 mpg WITH my 18's like i do on my 16's, oh and also get rid of that damn trq managment..err



I'm thinking an SS spoiler, and 1-2 drop would make me a happy man.
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Plans sound pretty good; a 2" rear drop will work nicely with that wheel/tire combo you got.
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Sounds like a plan W4M cant be beat for the price but Nelson is the creme of the crop IMO but costs more. Fory your setup a W4M would be good.
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A drop will improve your mileage, improve your looks. and handling. A good intake and exhaust will improve your power and mileage.
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yea shes nothing fancy, i almost regret the type of wheel i got though for some reason i really did want 18's over 20's. shackles would look good in back but the rake would have it sittin on its but then, i've measured, well unless 2'' shackles drop less than 2''

did we ever find out if eibach sells a 1-1.5 inch drop coil for a scsb? i think that'd be the way to go.
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most shakles have two holes on top so you can have a 1" or 2" drop.The truck looks nice
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couldnt you just lower the torsion bars a 1/2" to make it level
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Looks like a nice start to me

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couldnt you just lower the torsion bars a 1/2" to make it level
Not a 4x4 or HD.
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Looks nice, I have the same wheels on my truck. How do you like the 404s? I have the Goodyear Eagle GTIIs on mine and they don't like to hook very well.
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Originally Posted by nightmarechevy
Looks nice, I have the same wheels on my truck. How do you like the 404s? I have the Goodyear Eagle GTIIs on mine and they don't like to hook very well.
oh the 404's hook great, i throw this truck around all the time. she corners like a rail with my foot in her and makes my 4.8l seem flat weak cause they won't let her break traction like i could in my stocks. if i had a choice though i'd try to find a tire with just a little bit more narrow tread.


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