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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Has anyone got any mods that have helped with fuel economy? Exhaust, intake, chip, etc... I am not really interested in going fast just some things to help with the fuel economy and towing (to tow my mustang, LOL). Thanx ahead of time.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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lxlaw, you can't beat a Wester's custom tune. You'll get noticable gains in power and eonomy. That with a cai and cat back will get you some reall good gains.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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lxlaw, you can't beat a Wester's custom tune. You'll get noticable gains in power and eonomy. That with a cai and cat back will get you some reall good gains.
Do you have a link to their site?
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Nelson Perfornance is another one. Great service and free updates. Sponsor>>>>
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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I suggest you get UPD air intake as well as HP-Tuning....the tuning helped my truck out significantly, I do 23mpg at 70mph.... Fuel economy also depends on how heavy your foot is on the accelerator...2005 silverados have electric fans, which adds some power to you engine...


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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Nelson Perfornance is another one. Great service and free updates. Sponsor>>>>
Well heck i live like 2 hours from them, LOL.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Black_Silverado_5.3
I suggest you get UPD air intake as well as HP-Tuning....the tuning helped my truck out significantly, I do 23mpg at 70mph.... Fuel economy also depends on how heavy your foot is on the accelerator...2005 silverados have electric fans, which adds some power to you engine...


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Yeah i noticed yesterday that i had not looked under the hood of the truck, and when i did i noticed it had dual electrics and a mess load of room to work with. I had seen so many 5.3 trucks i didnt even bother looking under the hood of my new one. I got a black 4 door with 3.73's for towing. It runs awesome, but i havent got to tow with it yet.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lxlaw
Well heck i live like 2 hours from them, LOL.
Ride down there and let Allen tune it on his dyno. You won't regret it.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ridnlow
Ride down there and let Allen tune it on his dyno. You won't regret it.
I agree with that
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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im getting ready to get mine tuned once i get the money...
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