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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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Ok, current mods are listed in my sig. What mod will give me the best bang for my buck but still make the truck pretty reliable? I plan to have about $450-$500 to spend soon on a mod or two and don't know where to go from here. I was thinking a cam, converter, or nitrous possibly. Any suggestions?
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 05:47 PM
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Nightmare: I would say converter, but with only $500.00 to spend youwould have to install it your self.
Off topic: how do you like the truetrac???? How much was it, how hard to install, and where did you get it????
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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How hard is the install of a converter? Never really looked into the install of one before. Also, what size of stall should I go with? The truetrac is nice, I have had it about 2 months now, no problems so far. Actually, the rear end went out in my truck so I had them replace all the u-joints and everything else that was damaged and had the 4.10s and the truetrac installed at the same time, so I don't know how much it came out to. My dad said he would pay for the parts and the install so I didn't really ask questions about how much it was, I just said ok! I like it though personally. Very smooth and locks up well. Traction is better sometimes and worse other times. Actually, worse most of the time.
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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T/C is also next on my want list im thinking 2600 or 3000 iv'e never driven anything with a stall so probably 2600.
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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you could go with an i-6 trailblazer converter,installed should be within your budget of $500. I bought mine for $231.00, and you should be able to get it installed for around $250. Mine stalls to 2500+
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Where did you get your Trailblazer from for $231? Sounds like a good price. I might have to go that route if I can get it for a price like that...
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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I got my trailblazer converter from the local dealership, you can also buy them from GMpartsdirect.com
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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Do you know the part # on the Trailblazer I6?
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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i say to get the TCI converter although it is pretty loose i am not sure how loose the trailblazer stall is but the extra stall out of the TCI is definately nice that is what i have and like and it will fit into your budget and is not too terribly hard to install if you are pretty handy if not get the trailblazer and get someone to install it.
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 05:31 AM
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nightmare monday i will call bryan and see what kinda deal he can get us on the I6 converter, we can do the install ouselves with a little time and a few cold ones.
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