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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 07:16 AM
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Question So you've got $2000 or less and......

You want to spend it on this truck! What would you do? I have been thinking of gear change + LSD but maybe there's somthing else i should spend the $$ on?
Remember this is my only 4 wheeled vehicle and daily driver. Mods need to be "safe" for engine and drivetrain!

How would you spend the $$?? Seriously!
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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Dont you have a G80, i would go with lsd (if i didnt have G80) and 4.10 gears (i also have that) and something for looks.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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That's what i was originally considering. What kind of milage are you getting on hyway? What size tire/wheels? What speed do you cruise on hyway with the 4.10's.
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Other mods to consider in this price range?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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cam + tq converter
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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cam + tq converter
Yeah i would get CAM+ TQ converter+ Long tube headers
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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beef up the transmission
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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Brand new truck! Dont want to do internal mods until 35,999 miles! LOL But would be interested in cam that added low end torque in the future. What cam is good for added low end performance for a 4X4?
Long tibe headers are illegal in my part of CA, dammit! Shorties only, got'em.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Brand new truck! Dont want to do internal mods until 35,999 miles! LOL But would be interested in cam that added low end torque in the future. What cam is good for added low end performance for a 4X4?
Long tibe headers are illegal in my part of CA, dammit! Shorties only, got'em.
I take that back. I would buy L-eaters whipplecharger from him. He has it for sale for $1400. Thats a awesome deal.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Brand new truck! Dont want to do internal mods until 35,999 miles! LOL But would be interested in cam that added low end torque in the future. What cam is good for added low end performance for a 4X4?
Long tibe headers are illegal in my part of CA, dammit! Shorties only, got'em.
I did the Vinci Ultra-Torque in mine, great low end. I have the stock stall, 3.73 gears, 4x4, and do lots of towing. 210/218-551/551-116. I was gonna do the trucker but the low end was not so good. Vinci recommended this one for my application and it has worked out well. Course I got a blower too, I'm not sure what it would be like on a N/A truck.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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cam, valvetrain, tc, beef trans, LT headers, tuning
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