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n2billet · 09-16-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pharcyde05

hear are some pics that have been taken over teh past 5 years scence i got the truck

What wheels are in your last picture? Size and such????

pharcyde05 · 09-16-2006, 11:07 AM

they are made by Divine wheels they are 22/9.5 and have 265/35/22 tires

Joe67 · 09-16-2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Well.....this is as close as I will ever get to a post 1999 untill they put a Duramax in a Suburban. When the brain surgeons at GM decided it would be a good idea to stop making a 5.7 they lost my new car business.

1999 GMC 2500 4x4 5.7

My 2000 5.3l runs circles around any 5.7l obs truck I had

72freak · 09-19-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe67

My 2000 5.3l runs circles around any 5.7l obs truck I had

I have actually heard that from a few folks....I am not sure what the deal was with the 25 or so I have ridden in or that were owned by my friends. Here in the South East we may just be getting all the junk!?!?!?! I am not sure. I thought it might be gearing....wasnt that...thought it might be tire size...wasnt that. Every 5.3 I have come in contact with in any trans/rear combination got worse gas mileage than any stock 5.7 and none could pulll a trailer on the highway without an overdrive issue. Now most of the people I know that own them are pleased as a commuter vehicle but none have much good to say when hooking a trailer to it and I shouldnt have to buy a 6.0 to haul with and get 10MPG. Like i said.....why have two engines when the 5.7 did the job of both????? I guess its like, why offer a 283, 307 and a 350 all at the same time?

Andy4639 · 09-20-2006, 06:26 AM

Here is my 07 Tahoe LTZ 4 wheel drive.

1969 C/K CST · 09-20-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

I have actually heard that from a few folks....I am not sure what the deal was with the 25 or so I have ridden in or that were owned by my friends. Here in the South East we may just be getting all the junk!?!?!?! I am not sure. I thought it might be gearing....wasnt that...thought it might be tire size...wasnt that. Every 5.3 I have come in contact with in any trans/rear combination got worse gas mileage than any stock 5.7 and none could pulll a trailer on the highway without an overdrive issue. Now most of the people I know that own them are pleased as a commuter vehicle but none have much good to say when hooking a trailer to it and I shouldnt have to buy a 6.0 to haul with and get 10MPG. Like i said.....why have two engines when the 5.7 did the job of both????? I guess its like, why offer a 283, 307 and a 350 all at the same time?

I have to agree with Joe, the 5.3 is plenty stought. My buddy has a 5.7 '99 model and mine will haul his bass boat just as good. Overdrive issues are taken care of by the tow-haul mode. Mine for now is stock and has plenty of power to lay out some nice long S marks down the highway.

Joe67 · 09-20-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

I have actually heard that from a few folks....I am not sure what the deal was with the 25 or so I have ridden in or that were owned by my friends. Here in the South East we may just be getting all the junk!?!?!?! I am not sure. I thought it might be gearing....wasnt that...thought it might be tire size...wasnt that. Every 5.3 I have come in contact with in any trans/rear combination got worse gas mileage than any stock 5.7 and none could pulll a trailer on the highway without an overdrive issue. Now most of the people I know that own them are pleased as a commuter vehicle but none have much good to say when hooking a trailer to it and I shouldnt have to buy a 6.0 to haul with and get 10MPG. Like i said.....why have two engines when the 5.7 did the job of both????? I guess its like, why offer a 283, 307 and a 350 all at the same time?

I have a few mods (see above) on my 5.3l and a heavy foot. I get 17 MPG on the highway and about 16 or so with mixed driving. Not bad considering what I have and how I drive it

76liftedshortie · 09-20-2006, 11:55 AM

Here is my 99' Silverado it has a 5.3/auto trans 3.73 rear with dual exhaust, cold air intake, and custom tuned pcm.

72freak · 09-20-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe67

I have a few mods (see above) on my 5.3l and a heavy foot. I get 17 MPG on the highway and about 16 or so with mixed driving. Not bad considering what I have and how I drive it

Nope........cant complain about 16 or 17MPG....... We wont see that out of a 6.0 though.

Tropical Snowstorm · 09-20-2006, 03:37 PM

I just picked up a 2006 GMC. I've never had a newer vehicle before and I stepped up from a 260k mile S10 so I love it. Pulled my Camaro around just fine, same with my boat and it's only a 4.8 with the crappy 3.23 gears.

76liftedshortie · 09-20-2006, 04:13 PM

Anyone with a NBS Chevy/GMC I highly reccomend a custom tuned pcm....with my crappy 99' computer i was at 12 mpg city 13.5city/highway. After upgrading to a 2001 computer and having it tuned for performance/economy I now average 14 in town and 15-17 highway, plus the performance increase is about .4 in the quarter mile.

vtblazer · 09-21-2006, 05:40 PM

Work truck/hauler/tow vehicle.

2001 HD 2500 Duramax/Allison w/3:73's.

H2 wheels w/Terra Grappler 285 tires.

Loaded with work gear (600lbs at least) I get 16/17mpg daily around town.
Unloaded highway travel exceeds 22mpg.
Towing a 'normal' car/truck it averages 15mpg but towing my offroad blazer @ better than 8K total it drops down to high 12's.
Pulls like a beast and never "has" to go below 70mph on the grades.

cerberus · 09-28-2006, 03:31 PM

2002 2500 HD Crew Cab
She isn't fancy but she pulls the load.
53' long from front to back.

84 400 · 09-28-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Work truck/hauler/tow vehicle.

2001 HD 2500 Duramax/Allison w/3:73's.

H2 wheels w/Terra Grappler 285 tires.

Loaded with work gear (600lbs at least) I get 16/17mpg daily around town.
Unloaded highway travel exceeds 22mpg.
Towing a 'normal' car/truck it averages 15mpg but towing my offroad blazer @ better than 8K total it drops down to high 12's.
Pulls like a beast and never "has" to go below 70mph on the grades.

is the blazer street legal? if so why tow it? unless your going a long distance. i don't know just thought i would ask

vtblazer · 09-28-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

is the blazer street legal? if so why tow it? unless your going a long distance. i don't know just thought i would ask

Yes it is but barely.

We were heading for Paragon in that pic which is 400 miles each way.

Joe67 · 09-29-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yes it is but barely.

We were heading for Paragon in that pic which is 400 miles each way.

Plus it's a good idea to tow it in case something brakes while you're out playin'

Joe67 · 09-29-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 76liftedshortie

Anyone with a NBS Chevy/GMC I highly reccomend a custom tuned pcm....with my crappy 99' computer i was at 12 mpg city 13.5city/highway. After upgrading to a 2001 computer and having it tuned for performance/economy I now average 14 in town and 15-17 highway, plus the performance increase is about .4 in the quarter mile.

I concur.
I have the tuned PCM from www.wait4meperformance.com - great upgrade

Jimbotronics · 09-29-2006, 08:16 PM

Here's mine

phantom dually · 09-29-2006, 10:23 PM

I have a few BAD rain pics!! Damn rain hasnt stopped!! 2005 Crewcab.

oscareltemblo · 09-29-2006, 11:10 PM

You can see in one picture the 68 and n the background it's 04 sibling. I have a few mods on the ss radix supercharger, headers and flowmaster exhaust I ran a 13.1 at Milan gragway.

Joe67 · 10-04-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by oscareltemblo

You can see in one picture the 68 and n the background it's 04 sibling. I have a few mods on the ss radix supercharger, headers and flowmaster exhaust I ran a 13.1 at Milan gragway.

Nice run with that big ole Chevy

Do you ever visit fullsizechevy.com?

oscareltemblo · 10-04-2006, 01:49 PM

Yes I do but I visit www.siveradoss.com more often.

09-16-2006, 11:07 AM	#27
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks they are made by Divine wheels they are 22/9.5 and have 265/35/22 tires

09-20-2006, 06:26 AM	#30
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Here is my 07 Tahoe LTZ 4 wheel drive. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-20-2006, 11:55 AM	#33
76liftedshortie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 24	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Here is my 99' Silverado it has a 5.3/auto trans 3.73 rear with dual exhaust, cold air intake, and custom tuned pcm. Attached Images Last edited by 76liftedshortie; 09-20-2006 at 11:56 AM.

09-20-2006, 03:37 PM	#35
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks I just picked up a 2006 GMC. I've never had a newer vehicle before and I stepped up from a 260k mile S10 so I love it. Pulled my Camaro around just fine, same with my boat and it's only a 4.8 with the crappy 3.23 gears. Attached Images __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

09-20-2006, 04:13 PM	#36
76liftedshortie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 24	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Anyone with a NBS Chevy/GMC I highly reccomend a custom tuned pcm....with my crappy 99' computer i was at 12 mpg city 13.5city/highway. After upgrading to a 2001 computer and having it tuned for performance/economy I now average 14 in town and 15-17 highway, plus the performance increase is about .4 in the quarter mile.

09-21-2006, 05:40 PM	#37
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Work truck/hauler/tow vehicle. 2001 HD 2500 Duramax/Allison w/3:73's. H2 wheels w/Terra Grappler 285 tires. Loaded with work gear (600lbs at least) I get 16/17mpg daily around town. Unloaded highway travel exceeds 22mpg. Towing a 'normal' car/truck it averages 15mpg but towing my offroad blazer @ better than 8K total it drops down to high 12's. Pulls like a beast and never "has" to go below 70mph on the grades. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 09-21-2006 at 05:49 PM.

09-28-2006, 03:31 PM	#38
cerberus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks 2002 2500 HD Crew Cab She isn't fancy but she pulls the load. 53' long from front to back.

09-29-2006, 08:16 PM	#43
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Here's mine __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

09-29-2006, 10:23 PM	#44
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks I have a few BAD rain pics!! Damn rain hasnt stopped!! 2005 Crewcab. Attached Images __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

09-29-2006, 11:10 PM	#45
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks You can see in one picture the 68 and n the background it's 04 sibling. I have a few mods on the ss radix supercharger, headers and flowmaster exhaust I ran a 13.1 at Milan gragway. Attached Images __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

10-04-2006, 01:49 PM	#47
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Post Your Ride 99+ Trucks Yes I do but I visit www.siveradoss.com more often. __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844



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