Engine modding question
May 15, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Engine modding question
I would ask my brother or father but they would just ask, WHY? Anyway. I was wondering what I can do as far as mods on my truck. I have the 5.3 with 4cyl mode, does that change what I can do to it, as far as internals are concerned?
May 15, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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First off you do not to do any internal work on that engine. These ls motors are very stout.. What do you want to do, how fast you want to go and lastly how much paper you got to spend.. 
May 16, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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LOL
May 16, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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At the top of this section there was a thread that said "See this thread for stickies FIRST"
In it was the following link to Bolt-Ons.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=395748
That's the best place to start and the tune to compliment makes a HUGE difference. After your bolt ons you should look on getting a cam and gears, and transmission.
In it was the following link to Bolt-Ons.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=395748
That's the best place to start and the tune to compliment makes a HUGE difference. After your bolt ons you should look on getting a cam and gears, and transmission.
May 16, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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I wish I had the discipline to do it the right way instead of spending money on "bang for the buck" stuff. What I mean is, I wish I put a 1000 HP fuel system as my first mod. It would give no extra power, but the frustration it would have saved later would be invaluable. I wish I put better brakes on next. I wish I had my intercooler ready before I bought a supercharger. I did have the foresight to buy a 2500 and get the HD parts, but I think that is the only planning I did. I guess the only point to my post is to tell you to plan ahead, if possible. Like for example, if you get to the point where you are going to get forced induction, think about upgrading your trans, first.
Just some random thoughts.
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May 22, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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If you are as young as you sound, go ahead and skip this post.
I wish I had the discipline to do it the right way instead of spending money on "bang for the buck" stuff. What I mean is, I wish I put a 1000 HP fuel system as my first mod. It would give no extra power, but the frustration it would have saved later would be invaluable. I wish I put better brakes on next. I wish I had my intercooler ready before I bought a supercharger. I did have the foresight to buy a 2500 and get the HD parts, but I think that is the only planning I did. I guess the only point to my post is to tell you to plan ahead, if possible. Like for example, if you get to the point where you are going to get forced induction, think about upgrading your trans, first.
Just some random thoughts.
I wish I had the discipline to do it the right way instead of spending money on "bang for the buck" stuff. What I mean is, I wish I put a 1000 HP fuel system as my first mod. It would give no extra power, but the frustration it would have saved later would be invaluable. I wish I put better brakes on next. I wish I had my intercooler ready before I bought a supercharger. I did have the foresight to buy a 2500 and get the HD parts, but I think that is the only planning I did. I guess the only point to my post is to tell you to plan ahead, if possible. Like for example, if you get to the point where you are going to get forced induction, think about upgrading your trans, first.
Just some random thoughts.
I will be getting a tune on my truck tomorrow and will be at Island at night to try it out.
