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Old 06-29-2010, 07:23 PM
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Thinkin about bustin out with a vararam and a wheatly tune. Is it really going to worth the money in the seat of the pants department? I hear good things..... you're thoughts guys?
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I didnt really gain anything with just a cold air, but the tune showed a 15hp difference on the dyno and a hell of a difference in seat of the pants department. Also, I highly recommend a pair of long tube headers. Definatly a big gain felt there too
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I want to do headers with a cam and circle d. I figured I would start with the above. I need to do something with the drive shaft before I go down that road. Would be nice to throw on a set of AFR's too.
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Whats wrong with the drive shaft? I have a steel 1 piece and have had it to 120+ with no problems...
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Ever since I saw that guys on here on the dyno fail, I figure it can't hurt to upgrade. I would hate to tear up the damn thing I have been paying on for so long
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Hey Preston you'll feel a little from the Vararam but once Wheatley gets ahold of it you'll love it.
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How are the long tubes dude no leaking?
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Just still a little leak from the one band clamp but im gonna replace it soon with another one.
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my CCSB ran a 14.4 @ 94.89mph

STOCK 5.3/60E
Truckshop Tune
Circle D 3200/Vette servos
Pacesetter LTs/OR-y/14" Magnaflow
SLP UD crank pulley
90mm TB
4" True CAI
3:42s/G80
265/70/17s
58xxlbs race weight
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YOUR TRUCK WEIGHED 5,8xx?!?!?! ****. I don't even want to know what mine weighs then.


I've heard a few good things about that certain cold air intake but it seems like a bitch to install. But yea a tune is a must.


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