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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Hey Everyone!

I just joined this forum today and spend about an hour looking through it before I joined, lots of good info here!

I am looking for suggestions on my 2000 GMC Sierra Ext Cab 5.3 4WD truck! I use the truck to pull a boat in the summer months and just as a truck the rest of the year. I am getting ready to put on some Long Tube Headers and a free flowing Exhaust System, I already have a CAI. Is there anything else I could do without spending huge money that would net me some good HP and TQ gains?? Thanks to everyone in advance that helps out
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Intake and a tune. Maybe a hand held tuner so you can adjust to when you pull that big ole boat compared to cruising around. btw Welcome!
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Killtank
Intake and a tune. Maybe a hand held tuner so you can adjust to when you pull that big ole boat compared to cruising around. btw Welcome!
Forgot to list I was planning on haveing BlackBearPerformance do a custom tune! What does the Corvette Servo do??
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 03:00 AM
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correct me if I am wrong but I believe the Corvette servo increases hold pressure for 1/2 shift. Makes trans shift better/faster. Not a shift kit, but makes a more positive shift. Well worth the $15 and very easy to do.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Suddog
correct me if I am wrong but I believe the Corvette servo increases hold pressure for 1/2 shift. Makes trans shift better/faster. Not a shift kit, but makes a more positive shift. Well worth the $15 and very easy to do.
Does anyone have a GM part number or link to purchase this??

Thanks
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Just search it on ebay,or look through the classified's here,welcome

Also what gears do you have??? It may be worth doing a gear swap as well ..

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Suddog
correct me if I am wrong but I believe the Corvette servo increases hold pressure for 1/2 shift. Makes trans shift better/faster. Not a shift kit, but makes a more positive shift. Well worth the $15 and very easy to do.
Dead on brotha, Very easy install if your good with a flathead.
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Originally Posted by andrew383
Just search it on ebay,or look through the classified's here,welcome

Also what gears do you have??? It may be worth doing a gear swap as well ..
It has the towing package with 3.73's.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Killtank
Dead on brotha, Very easy install if your good with a flathead.
How hard is the Transgo Shift kit to install??
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Yukoncole
How hard is the Transgo Shift kit to install??
You need a strong mechanical background and a lot of patience, not a job for a beginner for sure (not saying that you're a beginner, just referring to how hard the job is)

I'd throw a cam in there if you're looking for some solid gains that you can feel and hear. If you want to stick with the stock torque converter, go with a cam like the one I have listed in my sig. If you don't mind upping the stall speed of the torque converter, maybe get a 212/218, 2600 converter, and you'll still be able to retain your towing capabilities
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