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Old 03-03-2008, 08:00 PM
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Ok guys, I am getting ready to deploy over seas again in a few days. I'm trying to decide what my next mods will be. Since I wont be spending my money I will have it to throw at the truck. What do yuo guys think? I was thinking cut-out, honestly... b/c it's an intimidation thing , nitrous kit, or gears. I will probably be getting a new exhaust set-up. Ditching my Flowmasters for some 3" off-road y-pipe with a magnaflow muffler. Any ideas???


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I added your current mods for future reference. I say gears if you have anything les (more?) than 3.73
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Thanks Trever, I forgot to mention that I would be getting 4.10's if I go with gears. I was leaning towards gears and cut-out
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I have the manual cut out ... and the gears, cam, and stall are not far behind.



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Originally Posted by lady3bglover
I have the manual cut out ... and the gears, cam, and stall are not far behind.



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a tune if you dont have it yet.

05 efans would be nice.

a ported TB might be worth a little bit.

UD pulleys would be a nice addition

4.10s and a lsd would be great.

but the nitrous kit will obviously give the most hp/gain for the dollar
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I say tune, then gears and diff. Or, all in one swoop as your speedo will be off after you do the gears anyway.
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I have a tune currently, I know I will have to get it retuned. Already worked out.
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I have 2 1/2" pipe off the headers now... Would it be worth it to swap the whole exhaust or could I just swap my mufflers? Maybe with some Dynomax Bullets...
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How does this look?
Quick Time Performance Electronically Controlled Exhaust Cutout - Dual 2-1/2" Valves Only $314.99
Include Flowtech Cut-Outs $80.00

182-GMTRUCK STS Rear Mounted Turbo System, 2000-2004 GM Sierra/Silverado Regular, Ext Cab, Crew Cab 6.0L $3995.00 $3995.00
Options

Choose Year: 2003
Choose Engine: Stock 5.3L
Choose Transmission: Automatic
Wastegate Spring Option: 5-6 psi springs
Blow off Valve Option: TiAL 50mm Standard BOV $300.00
Fuel Injector Option: Direct Fit OE Style 44# Fuel Injectors $399.99
Choose Fuel System Option: No Fuel System Upgrade (Note-Fuel pump upgrade IS recommended)
Tuning Option: No Tuning (Note - Tuning IS Required)
Turbo Charger System: 60-1 Journal Bearing Turbocharger (up to 500 rwhp)
Choose Intercooler Option: Intercooler Upgrade Package (towing- includes larger A/R turbine housing) $1150.00
Boost Controller Option: Dual Stage Electronic Boost Controller (0-5 psi adjustable) $150.00
Choose Cab Type: Extended Cab
Choose Bed Type: Short Bed

49-549984 ASP 25% Underdrive Crank Harmonic Balancer Pulley & 23% Underdrive Alternator Pulley, 1999-2004 GM Truck, 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L; Full Charge 950 RPM, Black Nitride $265.99

69-G885410 Motive Performance Gears, 4.10 Gear Ratio, 3 series carrier, GM 8.5" 10 bolt rear end $189.95

185-19559-1 Eaton Posi Limited Slip Differential, GM 10 Bolt 8.5", 30 spline, 2.76 and up. $489.99
185-LM102949T Special Bearing for Eaton Posi Limited Slip Differential, GM 10 Bolt 8.5", 30 spline, 2.76 and up. $17.98



The turbo might be coming to me as a present though My girl told me that while I'm gone she is ordering me a turbo, I just need to tell her which one!


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