"Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SkylineNXS · 07-18-2009, 01:33 AM

Hey guys, im basically lookin at all kinda stuff to get for the now mine '00 sierra 5.3 ext cab step. I was wonderin if anyone kne what the best performance addition i can get for the price? Could just be spark plugs, or exhaust, throttle body spacer, intake, whatever. I installed a mini arduino based microcntroller that calculates all my mpg and fuel use and crap for me, so once i do get the uprgrade, i can tell u what it does for gas mileage anyway. The main thing im lookin for is improved gas mileage, which normally comes along with an increase in power. Any suggestions? Thanks...

BRAD

glock35ipsc · 07-20-2009, 02:09 PM

Cold air intake, exhaust, and a PCM tune (not a handheld tuner).

After that, heads and a cam.

SkylineNXS · 07-22-2009, 01:33 AM

Nice thanks....appreciate it. Im lookin at stuff, i should have a couple hundred extra moneys by the middle of august, so im hopin to grab somethin. First thing is most likely a cold air intake, but maybe exhaust instead. The only thing i dont exactly like is that the exhaust i want says not recommended for heavy towing, and although me and my dad dont do too much towing, i dont wanna switch until he gets his new truck, hopefully soon. Im thinkin the gibson super truck system. Anyone kno if this sounds good?

http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=2320

bigbluebowtie · 08-08-2009, 01:17 PM

Can't remember the magazine that posted this, but there was an article that had dyno numbers from JUST a cam change, albeit a radical cam, that gave the 5.3 an additional 96 horsepower. I think if you put in a mild cam you should be able to gain 40 hp and close to that in torque AND gain mileage. I think all the other stuff would be better first and then the cam, just as Glock said.

Brent5631 · 08-08-2009, 05:13 PM

Go here and searchPerformance trucks

Manbearpig · 08-18-2009, 04:52 PM

CAI, headers, tune, stall, cam.

SkylineNXS · 08-18-2009, 05:50 PM

Nice thanks guys....

BRAD

Shon · 08-25-2009, 03:23 PM

Let me know if I can help.
The best things are CAI, tuning by a good shop, Catback or just a muffler and some headers.

Manbearpig · 08-25-2009, 10:06 PM

http://www.blackbearperformance.com/

Shon · 08-25-2009, 10:07 PM

www.herronperformance.com

**LEEVON** · 08-25-2009, 10:20 PM

I wouldn't waste a bunch of money on a full Gibson exhaust system. If you want to go all out then get a set of long tube headers (lt's) and mufflers of your choice. Check out performancetrucks.net for vendors.

Shon · 08-25-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Check out performancetrucks.net for vendors.

or use the vendors that support this site

Manbearpig · 08-25-2009, 11:39 PM

Well if you want a good tune it comes down to the tuner.

Justin over at Blackbear seems to be one of the best mail order tuners you can get.

Blackbear> Wheatley > Nelson

Shon · 08-26-2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manbearpig

Well if you want a good tune it comes down to the tuner.

This I agree with.

SkylineNXS · 08-26-2009, 01:44 PM

nice guys, how much does a blackbear tuner normally go for?

Shon · 08-26-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkylineNXS

nice guys, how much does a blackbear tuner normally go for?

About the same as most other places.
$200-$420 depending on options.

I have been doing mail order tunes for $175 for non cam'd vehicles.

scatesracing · 08-29-2009, 05:47 PM

150 shot nitrous from nitrous express ... I put it on a truck for a friend ... talk about bang for the buck

07-18-2009, 01:33 AM	#1
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	"Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Hey guys, im basically lookin at all kinda stuff to get for the now mine '00 sierra 5.3 ext cab step. I was wonderin if anyone kne what the best performance addition i can get for the price? Could just be spark plugs, or exhaust, throttle body spacer, intake, whatever. I installed a mini arduino based microcntroller that calculates all my mpg and fuel use and crap for me, so once i do get the uprgrade, i can tell u what it does for gas mileage anyway. The main thing im lookin for is improved gas mileage, which normally comes along with an increase in power. Any suggestions? Thanks... BRAD __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

07-20-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Cold air intake, exhaust, and a PCM tune (not a handheld tuner). After that, heads and a cam. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-22-2009, 01:33 AM	#3
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Nice thanks....appreciate it. Im lookin at stuff, i should have a couple hundred extra moneys by the middle of august, so im hopin to grab somethin. First thing is most likely a cold air intake, but maybe exhaust instead. The only thing i dont exactly like is that the exhaust i want says not recommended for heavy towing, and although me and my dad dont do too much towing, i dont wanna switch until he gets his new truck, hopefully soon. Im thinkin the gibson super truck system. Anyone kno if this sounds good? http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=2320 __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

08-08-2009, 01:17 PM	#4
bigbluebowtie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bristol, SD Posts: 8	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Can't remember the magazine that posted this, but there was an article that had dyno numbers from JUST a cam change, albeit a radical cam, that gave the 5.3 an additional 96 horsepower. I think if you put in a mild cam you should be able to gain 40 hp and close to that in torque AND gain mileage. I think all the other stuff would be better first and then the cam, just as Glock said.

08-08-2009, 05:13 PM	#5
Brent5631 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 20	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Go here and searchPerformance trucks __________________ 1956 Chevy 3100 Big Window Fuel Injected 6.0 Corvette Suspension Four Link Rear Last edited by Brent5631; 08-08-2009 at 05:13 PM.

08-18-2009, 04:52 PM	#6
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra CAI, headers, tune, stall, cam. __________________ 1972 GMC C10

08-18-2009, 05:50 PM	#7
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Nice thanks guys.... BRAD __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

08-25-2009, 03:23 PM	#8
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Let me know if I can help. The best things are CAI, tuning by a good shop, Catback or just a muffler and some headers. __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

08-25-2009, 10:06 PM	#9
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra http://www.blackbearperformance.com/ __________________ 1972 GMC C10

08-25-2009, 10:07 PM	#10
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra www.herronperformance.com __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

08-25-2009, 10:20 PM	#11
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra I wouldn't waste a bunch of money on a full Gibson exhaust system. If you want to go all out then get a set of long tube headers (lt's) and mufflers of your choice. Check out performancetrucks.net for vendors. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 08-25-2009 at 10:21 PM.

08-25-2009, 11:39 PM	#13
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra Well if you want a good tune it comes down to the tuner. Justin over at Blackbear seems to be one of the best mail order tuners you can get. Blackbear> Wheatley > Nelson __________________ 1972 GMC C10 Last edited by Manbearpig; 08-25-2009 at 11:43 PM.

08-26-2009, 01:44 PM	#15
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra nice guys, how much does a blackbear tuner normally go for? __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

08-29-2009, 05:47 PM	#17
scatesracing Machinist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 296	Re: "Most for the money" performance addition to a 5.3 '00 Sierra 150 shot nitrous from nitrous express ... I put it on a truck for a friend ... talk about bang for the buck



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