j's01silverado: January 2007 TOTM
Jan 5, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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j's01silverado: January 2007 TOTM
This month's TOTM is sponsored by JPA
After looking at a ton of 86-87 Grand Nationals, 87-93 5.0’s, and 96-98 Silverado’s, I decided to purchase a truck back in December 2000.
I never thought about making my truck faster, just about the typical things an 18 year old thinks is cool... big rims, dropped, and a loud system.
Well… After a long summer of working construction, I was able to buy a DJM Calmax 2/4 drop kit with 20” Centerline Lexi II's which lasted less than a year. I wanted the bling factor and later went with Weld Evo Slingblade 6 with Nitto 285/35R22’s. Despite most saying that they would be way too big, I thought they looked great.
I went back to school in Fall and could not keep my head out of Truck magazines. I read in class all the time, and not textbooks. lol I had a local body shop complete all the body work over the course of 2 months... and that cost me an arm and a leg. I could have had a 6.0 and bolt ons for the price. lol
Then came the stereo. A Pioneer DVD head unit, JL amps and subs, MB Quartz mids and highs, and Microvision monitors in the headrest.
Now that I was rolling on nice rims, had a low stance, and loud tunes… The engine was next!!!!
I started off like much of us, a Superchips handheld programmer, Volant intake, and flowmaster duals. 6 months later, I found myself driving down Highway 101 to Magnuson in Ventura, CA to have my new Maggie installed.
The minute I drove the truck after the supercharger install, I knew I had it all backwards. How could I neglect power for looks. That is when I joined PT.net and have been ever since. As most know, it has been a rough road with a lot breaks. Four 4L60E’s, One 5.3, three 10 bolts, and a driveshaft.
But is all worth racing and getting faster....
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Go - 473rwhp/503rwtq
And going to the races and letting the Synergy girls get in the back of my truck...
I finally got it into the 12’s which was my ultimate goal. Now I want 11's... Im probably going to need a 14 bolt to get there without breaking.
I also plan to add leather seating, escalade gauges, and billet accessories inside. One thing at a time I guess.... lol
j's01silverado
After looking at a ton of 86-87 Grand Nationals, 87-93 5.0’s, and 96-98 Silverado’s, I decided to purchase a truck back in December 2000.
I never thought about making my truck faster, just about the typical things an 18 year old thinks is cool... big rims, dropped, and a loud system.
Well… After a long summer of working construction, I was able to buy a DJM Calmax 2/4 drop kit with 20” Centerline Lexi II's which lasted less than a year. I wanted the bling factor and later went with Weld Evo Slingblade 6 with Nitto 285/35R22’s. Despite most saying that they would be way too big, I thought they looked great.
I went back to school in Fall and could not keep my head out of Truck magazines. I read in class all the time, and not textbooks. lol I had a local body shop complete all the body work over the course of 2 months... and that cost me an arm and a leg. I could have had a 6.0 and bolt ons for the price. lol
Then came the stereo. A Pioneer DVD head unit, JL amps and subs, MB Quartz mids and highs, and Microvision monitors in the headrest.
Now that I was rolling on nice rims, had a low stance, and loud tunes… The engine was next!!!!
I started off like much of us, a Superchips handheld programmer, Volant intake, and flowmaster duals. 6 months later, I found myself driving down Highway 101 to Magnuson in Ventura, CA to have my new Maggie installed.
The minute I drove the truck after the supercharger install, I knew I had it all backwards. How could I neglect power for looks. That is when I joined PT.net and have been ever since. As most know, it has been a rough road with a lot breaks. Four 4L60E’s, One 5.3, three 10 bolts, and a driveshaft.
But is all worth racing and getting faster....
Show
- 2/4 DJM Calmax 2/4 drop
- Belltech/Firestone Air helper springs w/ compressor
- Weld Evo 22x8.5 Slingblade 6 w/ Pirelli 305/35R22
- Baer Alumasport Brakes w/ 14" rotors
- Goodmark Cowl hood
- Chrome Tahoe grille w/ billet insert
- Gemtop GT Classic Bedcover
- Shaved gas door
- Shaved Tailgate
- Molded Sir Michaels rollpan
- Hidden hitch
- Painted mirrors
- Painted bumper cap
- Escalade handles
- 20% on all glass
- Pioneer 7300 DVD 7" Flipout w/ 9000 processor
- JL Audio 500/1
- JL Audio 300/4
- MB Quartz Premuim 6.5" Components (front)
- MB Quartz Premuim 5.25" Compnents (rear)
- 2-JL Audio 12" W6V1
- JL Advantage enclosures
- 5.6" Microvision headrest monitors
- Lightning Audio 1 farat cap
Go - 473rwhp/503rwtq
- 2004 LQ4 6.0
- Magnacharger @ 8.5psi
- GT2-3 Cam w/ ls6 springs
- TOG Midlength Headers with Magnaflow ceramic cats
- True 2.5" duals with x-pipe & magnaflow muffler
- Volant CAI w/ ram air tube
- FAL 292 fans with nelson pcm control
- Alky Control meth kit
- Built 4l80e w/ 2800 stall
- Rebuilt driveshaft w/ 1350 yolks
- Rebuilt 10 bolt w/ Yukon 3.73's and LSD
And going to the races and letting the Synergy girls get in the back of my truck...
I finally got it into the 12’s which was my ultimate goal. Now I want 11's... Im probably going to need a 14 bolt to get there without breaking.
I also plan to add leather seating, escalade gauges, and billet accessories inside. One thing at a time I guess.... lol
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Jan 5, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Congrats J.
