Steve-o-08's Silverado Build Thread, Take Three.
Oct 26, 2015 | 08:33 AM
#52
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Going to be picking those Hotchkis bars after work today. I'm going to put the Belltech bar in Claudia's truck amd the front Hotchkis bar on mine. Also ordered my Hotchkis adjustable shocks last night. Going to be so happy when I get to pitch the shitty monroe's...
Oct 26, 2015 | 08:44 AM
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Oct 26, 2015 | 01:46 PM
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I love the direction you are taking the truck. After doing Throwdown at LS Fest two years ago, I decided to do some of the same things you are doing to make it a more 'all around' performer than just straight line fast.
I know exactly what you mean. I have a similar case with the converter hit. Add in the bypass valve closing and hitting boost and it makes coming out of tight corners challenging. I would like to have my converter tightened up a bit to help with the throttle transitions.
btw... I have the two subscription issues of Trucking with the Throwdown coverage if you want them. I picked up a couple extra news stand issues when I was in it but it would have been nice to have another subscription cover issue without a jacked up truck on it. If you want them, pm me your address and I'll drop them in the mail to you.
Originally Posted by Steve-O-08
The truck has plenty of power (great on the larger course) but my torque converter is just too loose for autocross. Coming from drag racing the 32-3400 stall is great to get the truck moving, but when getting on the power coming out of a corner it can make the power come in abruptly and break the tires loose mid corner.
btw... I have the two subscription issues of Trucking with the Throwdown coverage if you want them. I picked up a couple extra news stand issues when I was in it but it would have been nice to have another subscription cover issue without a jacked up truck on it. If you want them, pm me your address and I'll drop them in the mail to you.
Oct 26, 2015 | 11:41 PM
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Nice!!! I hope there as advertised. That was a smoking deal.
Oct 27, 2015 | 12:27 AM
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I love the direction you are taking the truck. After doing Throwdown at LS Fest two years ago, I decided to do some of the same things you are doing to make it a more 'all around' performer than just straight line fast.
I know exactly what you mean. I have a similar case with the converter hit. Add in the bypass valve closing and hitting boost and it makes coming out of tight corners challenging. I would like to have my converter tightened up a bit to help with the throttle transitions.
btw... I have the two subscription issues of Trucking with the Throwdown coverage if you want them. I picked up a couple extra news stand issues when I was in it but it would have been nice to have another subscription cover issue without a jacked up truck on it. If you want them, pm me your address and I'll drop them in the mail to you.
I know exactly what you mean. I have a similar case with the converter hit. Add in the bypass valve closing and hitting boost and it makes coming out of tight corners challenging. I would like to have my converter tightened up a bit to help with the throttle transitions.
btw... I have the two subscription issues of Trucking with the Throwdown coverage if you want them. I picked up a couple extra news stand issues when I was in it but it would have been nice to have another subscription cover issue without a jacked up truck on it. If you want them, pm me your address and I'll drop them in the mail to you.
Thanks man. Ideally I would love to T-56 Swap it. I think it would make the truck so much more fun. Maybe a project for next year. I'll send you a PM. I had someone send me a picture from the magazine but I never picked up any copies. Guess I never had an spare time haha
Oct 27, 2015 | 12:32 AM
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Acquired! Got them for $340. The only thing that wasn't there was the box. The guy was loosing a bunch of stuff in a divorce. So he was selling a bunch of stuff cheap. The sway bars were the only truck parts though.
Oct 27, 2015 | 12:33 AM
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