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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:06 AM
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I've got an 02 Z71 Avalanche with the LM7 5.3L and came here to read up on how to get some power out of it. I run the truck out on the sand dunes and would like to get a bit more power for being on the sand. As of now the truck sits like so:
GMPP CAI
3" Flowmaster 40 series catback
HyperTech 91Oct tune
stock keys cranked for my 285/70/17 Nitto Dune Grapplers

This month the truck will be getting:
Pacesetter LT's and ORY
2500 stall and Trans-Go shift kit
Snow Performance GM MAF methanol injection kit

After those are done I will then take the truck to Livernois Motorsports for cam, springs, push rods, and dyno tune. I have lots to learn here and plan on doing more research to find out what cam will be best for my setup.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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Welcome to the forum neighbor!
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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welcome from a fellow MI duner.

i'm not sure what you would need the meth for if your not running any power adders.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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Livernois parts are good, their labor is not cheap. Aside from the tuning you should DIY!
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Welcome from the East side!
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Welcome over!
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SimpleManLance
welcome from a fellow MI duner.

i'm not sure what you would need the meth for if your not running any power adders.
The GM meth kit is for N/A motors and it used to lower IAT's that way you have cool air entering the motor and helping out on the performance a bit.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Welcome! love the sand dunes.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 02Z71_Tonka
The GM meth kit is for N/A motors and it used to lower IAT's that way you have cool air entering the motor and helping out on the performance a bit.
ya i know what it does. there is a better way to spend $300+ on a n/a motor. put that money towards your cam/spring/pushrod swap. there is not point trying to cool air that is already cool. now if you had FI i would say ya because as you compress air it heats up.
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