j's01silverado: January 2007 TOTM
01-05-2007, 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....
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- 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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Originally Posted by trever1t
Right on!
Congrads Jason.....but using the Synergy girls' was an unfair tactic
Congrads Jason.....but using the Synergy girls' was an unfair tactic
hes right!!! but the truck deserves it!!!
