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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Just got an 04 silverado with a 4.8 .... What are some cheap mods I can do to get a little more power my daily has been a ls1 Trans am so this stock 4.8 isnt fast enough for me
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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How cheap are we talking? Throw some nitrous or boost at it...
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Me too! Mine needs help! Will exhaust help or an intake? Nice site btw
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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6.0!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Budget???
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
How cheap are we talking? Throw some nitrous or boost at it...

I agree with you dear.It should be boost.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Throw a decent N20 system on it...cheapest power you can find.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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you gotta pay too play.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Custom tune from site supporter $300 and 20-30hp gain
eBay cold air intake $60 and 5-10hp
Mainline kit from nitrous express $400 and 75-200hp gain.
Circle d stall 3200 cost $400 and .2 quicker 60foot and .5 quicker 1/4mile
Cam kit (cam springs push rods) $600 + gaskets bolts etc $250 and 50-80hp.
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