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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Hello - New to the forums, I own a 2006 Chevy Silverado, ext cab, 2wd, 5.3 v8. I have only owned the truck a couple of months now, and all I have done is put on a Corsa Sport Performance Exhaust Dual Rear. Very Very happy with this. Any hoot, looking to add more to the engine to help improve performance. Looking at AirRaid Air Intake kits, Programmable chips/units, and possible headers. What are your thoughts on these, and which order would you do them in? Any preferred brands for any of the above, or bad experiences with these combos!

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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You have a damn nice exhaust now get a damn nice and badass tune from Nelson.You will love it also,i promise
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:12 AM
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youve had the truck a couple months and the mudflaps are still on there! haha, jk. their just not my cup of tea.

i recomend a custom tune too. nelson performance did mine, and im extreemly happy.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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K&N 63 series intake system and a custom Nelson Tune!!

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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Not familiar with the Nelson Tune. Can you fill a noob in? I look around their website, but what do you recommend?
Thanks!
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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93 octane tune, 70% tm removed. just tell him your current bolt ons and he will take care of the rest
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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So it will run 93 Octane now, what kind of gains are you guys getting with that, over stock?

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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I just talked to their Tech Dept on the phone, yeah.... I think one will be here within the week. Very helpful and courtious!

So Air Induction... k&N or Air Raid?
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you could always build your own intake for like 50 bucks at the most.... but K&N or air raid will work good to
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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go with k&n intake, pacesetters lt headers, custom tune
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