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orange70350 · 01-24-2011, 09:13 PM

i am new to the 99 and up trucks and i was woundering whats the best power upgrade for the money. i have a 00 1500 2wd 5.3 already got a aftermarket intake and did a muffler delete thanks

john@thepier · 01-24-2011, 09:42 PM

All depends on who you talk to and how much you would like to spend. One thing is for sure though, these trucks have computers that will need programing after most modifications. A good programmer costs $90 and hour. I have found alot of help about my newer trucks at performancetrucks.net over there is mostly guys with the newer trucks. I have 5 trucks from 67-70 and two 2000's and one 2002 I jump back and forth between sites. John

droppedgmc · 01-24-2011, 10:20 PM

i'd look into a tune or some electric fans next. you will notice a difference in both right away

orange70350 · 01-24-2011, 10:30 PM

thanks for your reples i did a efan. cheep autozone set up but it works i guess. i need to find a local tuner.

60ratrod · 01-24-2011, 11:21 PM

also look into underdrive pulleys. but most of the info that i have gotten so far about my 01 tahoe is from ls1truck.com. lots of good info there. i think there's a couple of members here that are members over there too

*1LOW4X4* · 01-26-2011, 01:24 AM

The tune first. Since you have e-fans, Id go with headers and duals next. ANd of course your cold air intake is a good supporting mod, but go to siliconeintakes.com and make your own like I did. In my sig I listed the Trucool 40K as a mod, its a trans cooler and a big one at that. It dropped my trans tempts hugely. Heat is the #1 killer of transmissions so I'd look into one.

orange70350 · 01-26-2011, 10:12 PM

should i go with a programmer? are they really worth it? and if i go with headers what do i do about the o2s? i live in a emissions area

*1LOW4X4* · 01-26-2011, 11:17 PM

I'd go with a custom Tune over a programmer any day.

As far as the 02's I guess youd have to do shorty headers
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john@thepier · 01-27-2011, 12:24 AM

There is a good programmer just minutes north of you in Richmond, pm me and I'll put you in contact with him if you like. I trust him and so will you after you meet him. John

usmcchevy · 01-27-2011, 01:46 PM

Get a custom tune HANDS DOWN!!!!!! Also the corvette trans servo is cheap and very effective if you like a bit firmer shift.

*1LOW4X4* · 01-28-2011, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john@thepier

There is a good programmer just minutes north of you in Richmond, pm me and I'll put you in contact with him if you like. I trust him and so will you after you meet him. John

Are we talking programmer or tuner?

He needs a tuner.....

matthew20061 · 01-28-2011, 01:38 AM

From what I have experienced, a Tune and Long Tube headers are great cheap upgrades that yeild very good gain. As stated electric fans are also a good one. I've got Efans and I did a tune on my Silverado SS and it runs awesome!

orange70350 · 01-28-2011, 07:34 AM

thank all that have replied your help is very helpful

john@thepier · 01-28-2011, 09:22 AM

Mechanic, tuner, motors, trans, rearends, etc. The guy makes things run awsome Thanks

BossHogg69 · 02-07-2011, 07:39 PM

Hands down the best mod I've done so far was sending my ECM to Justin Gadberry at Blackbear Performance. I have a K&N FIPK, true duals, and efans (05 came stock with them

). But, I just ordered some long tube headers with a cat delete Y-pipe so we'll see how that mod works out, but so far the tune is where its at. I'll post up an install thread on the headers and let you guys know how it goes.

01-24-2011, 09:42 PM	#2
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: Best bang for the buck? All depends on who you talk to and how much you would like to spend. One thing is for sure though, these trucks have computers that will need programing after most modifications. A good programmer costs $90 and hour. I have found alot of help about my newer trucks at performancetrucks.net over there is mostly guys with the newer trucks. I have 5 trucks from 67-70 and two 2000's and one 2002 I jump back and forth between sites. John

01-24-2011, 10:20 PM	#3
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Best bang for the buck? i'd look into a tune or some electric fans next. you will notice a difference in both right away __________________ '85 swb

01-24-2011, 10:30 PM	#4
orange70350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 43	Re: Best bang for the buck? thanks for your reples i did a efan. cheep autozone set up but it works i guess. i need to find a local tuner.

01-24-2011, 11:21 PM	#5
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Best bang for the buck? also look into underdrive pulleys. but most of the info that i have gotten so far about my 01 tahoe is from ls1truck.com. lots of good info there. i think there's a couple of members here that are members over there too __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

01-26-2011, 01:24 AM	#6
1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: Best bang for the buck? The tune first. Since you have e-fans, Id go with headers and duals next. ANd of course your cold air intake is a good supporting mod, but go to siliconeintakes.com and make your own like I did. In my sig I listed the Trucool 40K as a mod, its a trans cooler and a big one at that. It dropped my trans tempts hugely. Heat is the #1 killer of transmissions so I'd look into one. Last edited by 1LOW4X4; 01-26-2011 at 01:29 AM.

01-24-2011, 09:13 PM	#1
orange70350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 43	Best bang for the buck? i am new to the 99 and up trucks and i was woundering whats the best power upgrade for the money. i have a 00 1500 2wd 5.3 already got a aftermarket intake and did a muffler delete thanks

01-26-2011, 10:12 PM	#7
orange70350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 43	Re: Best bang for the buck? should i go with a programmer? are they really worth it? and if i go with headers what do i do about the o2s? i live in a emissions area

01-26-2011, 11:17 PM	#8
1LOW4X4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 189	Re: Best bang for the buck? I'd go with a custom Tune over a programmer any day. As far as the 02's I guess youd have to do shorty headers Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2011, 12:24 AM	#9
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: Best bang for the buck? There is a good programmer just minutes north of you in Richmond, pm me and I'll put you in contact with him if you like. I trust him and so will you after you meet him. John Last edited by john@thepier; 01-27-2011 at 12:25 AM.

01-27-2011, 01:46 PM	#10
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Best bang for the buck? Get a custom tune HANDS DOWN!!!!!! Also the corvette trans servo is cheap and very effective if you like a bit firmer shift. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-28-2011, 01:38 AM	#12
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Best bang for the buck? From what I have experienced, a Tune and Long Tube headers are great cheap upgrades that yeild very good gain. As stated electric fans are also a good one. I've got Efans and I did a tune on my Silverado SS and it runs awesome! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

01-28-2011, 07:34 AM	#13
orange70350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 43	Re: Best bang for the buck? thank all that have replied your help is very helpful

01-28-2011, 09:22 AM	#14
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: Best bang for the buck? Mechanic, tuner, motors, trans, rearends, etc. The guy makes things run awsome Thanks

02-07-2011, 07:39 PM	#15
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Best bang for the buck? Hands down the best mod I've done so far was sending my ECM to Justin Gadberry at Blackbear Performance. I have a K&N FIPK, true duals, and efans (05 came stock with them ). But, I just ordered some long tube headers with a cat delete Y-pipe so we'll see how that mod works out, but so far the tune is where its at. I'll post up an install thread on the headers and let you guys know how it goes. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!



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