I started on LS1tech with my Z28 and just yesterday purchased an 06 VortecMax Texas Edition Silverado Crew Cab. I got it so I could garage the car and give it some much needed and long over due TLC. A long list has already begun on what I want to do to the truck but feel free to throw out any ideas. It has a LineX bed liner already. Other than that I cant tell you much about it yet because I dont know myself. Anything you fellas can tell me about what I have would be nice too as far as specs. I was also wondering what the difference between a Z71 and what I have. Thanks.

 

From reading a little bit, I'm understanding that the VortecMax means its the same 345hp/380tq engine as whats in the Silverado SS?

 

ya thats correct, its a 6.0 high output, LQ9... the vortec max is basically and ss w/o all the badges and ss stuff... plus you can get them in a crew cab

welcome aboard

 

Nice to know, on the LQ stuff

 

the difference between you and a z71 is 4-wheel drive. but you picked a great truck to start with.

 

in his case this is true, ive heard that even the new trucks wit Z71s they ARE makin 2wds too though... being that you can have an offroad package wit a 2wd

 

but this truck is 4wd, Im guessing that might be part of the "texas edition" package?

 

no they didnt start the 2wd z71s till 2007 i think... thats why i said you dont have to worry bout it, it was something they just started i think

 

so what does a 2wd truck with an offroad package mean? if it helps any, I have the buttons that say "4 auto, 2 high, 4 high, 4 low", I thought that meant fully blown 4wd? Forgive my ignorance, this is really my first time ever dealing with trucks. Thanks guys.

 

That means you have a 4x4 without the z71 package. The z71 package is skid plates, different shocks, and I think stiffer torsion bars. You got a very nice truck to start out with, welcome to the truck side