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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 07:47 AM
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hey guys whats up im pretty new to all of this i have a 01 reg. cab silverado sportside w/ 5/7 drop and 17" tourque trust 2's nothing special and under the hood it is bone stock and that is where i want to change things i have a 5.3L and live in cali. and want to know what i can do to get some power i need to know anything and everything i can do but i also need it to be smog legal for cali. thanks for all the help

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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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First off, welcome. For performance I am sure alot of people will chime in because there are alot of oppinions out there. You need to do the free mods first, well seems to be the first thing done. Not sure of the page but somebody will post the page of free mods that are applicable to your truck. Second, how fast do you want to go? Intake wise, most people like the UPD intake. Its a redesigned lid with a AFE filter for better flow. This is supposed to be the better of the intakes out there. You could do a ASP Crank Pulley, e fans, headers, cam and heads, some sort of forced induction or spray. It does depend on how extreme you go as far as the emissions is concerned. Like I said it just depends on how fast you want to go. If you want specifics, just ask. Again these are just my oppinions so keep an open mind.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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Welcome to the board! There is alot of info here, so I am sure you will have that truck performing in NO time!! Good luck with your quest!
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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what cam and heads could i put on and still be smog legall in cali?
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Sweet01chevy sorry to get off topic but I noticed that you have Torque Thrust 2's. Where did you get them and do you have any pics of them on your truck? I'd love to see how they look. Thanks By the way welcome to the board.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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now it doesnt really even look like the same truck ill try to get some new pic its all primer black waiting to go in to the paint shop, all moldings removed, sportside bed, escalade handles, lowered back down to the 5/7, tonneau cover, windows tinted, like i said ill try to get some new pics with a different camera mine dont do to well
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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wow, nice truck anyway... it'll look awesome done.... if you need performance info.. this is your one stop shop....

i've noticed alot more cali guys joining lately.... slowverado better watch out!

also what brand drop do you have?
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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There is alot of Ways to go How much ya want to spend Sweet......

Welcome......I like cali guys.....Trucks Coast to Coast...Maybe Will run out the Imports....Damn fartcans
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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DJM drop calmax 3 (5/7)
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