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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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Ok guys. I am finally happy with my whipple, thanks to Don at Dez. But, I need more power. I dynoed at 372rwhp and that just isn't enough. I was considering upping the boost to 10 or 12lbs. Bad idea? Also, would i see the power only at WOT? I am really looking for all around power. I'm planning on gutting the cats soon. What else can I do without totally breaking the bank?
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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theres a powerstroke van with a 6.0 making more hosepower than you with just a bullydog chip. like 400 horepower and 692 torqe and its just a econoline van. get a diesel.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Get some headers and a good flowing exhaust and up the boost a bit that should put you into the 400rwhp range.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.3 racer16
theres a powerstroke van with a 6.0 making more hosepower than you with just a bullydog chip. like 400 horepower and 692 torqe and its just a econoline van. get a diesel.
gotta love the post ******
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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How could I have been wasting all this time and money on my Sierra while it could have been an ECONOLINE VAN!
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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How could I have been wasting all this time and money on my Sierra while it could have been an ECONOLINE VAN!
Yeah no **** huh whats up with that.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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You should see power through all ranges! Good luck & watch out for the detonation. Your tune & IAT temp will be critical.

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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ok, thanks for the advice on getting i duramax, no ****. LOL, anyway, I guess i'll see about gutting the cats and upping the boost to 10psi. I just paid $300 for a dyno tune and really don't want to have to shell out that kind of money again, maybe i'll hold off for now. i need wideband damn it.
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hey guys i dont want online enemies i was just playing i hate ford, sorry for being a little retard. Chevy my dedication to chevy
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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Danail- I would say get a good flowing exhaust, and a cam. then go see what magic Don can do.
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