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Old 09-14-2008, 10:17 PM
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hey i have a 5.3 with intake and exhaust if i tuned it would i see a increase in power?
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Old 09-14-2008, 10:19 PM
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yes, definately, but even better is how the truck responds. Best bang for the buck, hands down is a tune........well maybe nitrous too.
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yes, definately, but even better is how the truck responds. Best bang for the buck, hands down is a tune........well maybe nitrous too.
hmm bottle how big would u recomend so that im still kinda on the safe side
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75-125 shot with tuning should be safe.
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75-125 shot with tuning should be safe.
what other mods could i look into ? cam ? throttle body spacer.electric fans?
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https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=395748

read that... and every other sticky in that section before you spend a dime. Good luck!
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