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#4985 of 5688 Re: Tweak on Silverado? [txyank1] by like_a_rock Jun 09, 2005 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: txyank1 (Jun 06, 2005 7:49 am) I believe that I also asked if there were any tweaks AT ALL? I am against Ford in any way that you could possibly think of, and obviously you are too. I do not think that it should ever be mentioned in the forum. So, Does anyone know any good tricks or tweaks for a Chevy Silverado? Replies to this message: rayt2 (Jun 10, 2005 9:34 am) obyone (Jun 10, 2005 1:21 pm)
#4986 of 5688 Re: Tweak on Silverado? [like_a_rock] by rayt2 Jun 10, 2005 (9:34 am)
Replying to: like_a_rock (Jun 09, 2005 3:23 pm) Guys, its a truck how much do you expect to gain? Power programmers can increase shift points, the K&N and other snorkel adds ons don't give any measurable h.p. increase nor the exhaust system mods. I've heard it said the thing to do to get the most for your money is intsall a supercharger then add headers and free flow exhaust if you want more power from the motors.   Ray T.
#4987 of 5688 Re: Tweak on Silverado? [txyank1] by frnkrzzo Jun 10, 2005 (9:38 am)
Replying to: txyank1 (Jun 06, 2005 7:49 am) i'm sorry. i missed the first part of this exchange. so that i'm sure i'm up to speed, does "working like a F**d" mean that it is of superior design and manufacture, far better looking, offers a better ride quality, retains retail value better, is not due to be made obsolete in the next year by a redesign, and doesn't make you look like a first class a-hole driving in it down the street because everyone watching you knows you actually paid money to drive the absolutely worst pickup truck made?...just wandering.   Replies to this message: obyone (Jun 10, 2005 1:16 pm) frnkrzzo (Jun 14, 2005 9:34 am) txyank1 (Jun 13, 2005 11:33 am)
#4989 of 5688 Re: Tweak on Silverado? [frnkrzzo] by obyone Jun 10, 2005 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: frnkrzzo (Jun 10, 2005 9:38 am) Didn't Ford do a complete redesign? sending the owners of the "old" styles value down the toilet? Replies to this message: frnkrzzo (Jun 14, 2005 9:34 am)
#4990 of 5688 Re: Tweak on Silverado? [like_a_rock] by obyone Jun 10, 2005 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: like_a_rock (Jun 09, 2005 3:23 pm) Here's one. If you look at your setup, it would be a lot simpler than what's shown. I had removed both hoses from the throttle body, slipped a connector piece between the hoses, clamped both ends and was done with it. Results? No more hot stuff passing thru the throttlebody.....   http://www.ls1.com/linkthrottlebody.html
#4991 of 5688 o2 snsors by pinn Jun 12, 2005 (11:24 am)
i found out that o2 sensors only have a life span of about 100km and then they should be replaced i was wondering if anybody out there with the 4.8 has replaced they're o2 sensors both upstream and downstream and noticed any mpg gains or overall improvement because i did it to my wifes car and got about 40-45km more per tank with no change in how it was driven or how much.I contacted my dealer and they said if it isn't showing a service engine light don't bother but it would only make sense that if you got a sensor that controls your air to fuel ratio and is exposed to dirty exhaust fumes and unburnt fuel it would only be a matter of time before they stop performing at they're optimum levels but may not set off the engine light what are your guy's thoughts out there?
#4992 of 5688 Interesting Tweak!!! (Silverado) by like_a_rock Jun 12, 2005 (7:00 pm)
Did anyone know that you can put your key in the igntion and turn the your silverado on, then turn it to the OFF position and hold the resest button for your odometer for 4 seconds and it will tell how many hours your trucks engine has been on!!! Replies to this message: rayt2 (Jun 13, 2005 7:37 am)
#4993 of 5688 Re: Interesting Tweak!!! (Silverado) [like_a_rock] by rayt2 Jun 13, 2005 (7:37 am)
Replying to: like_a_rock (Jun 12, 2005 7:00 pm) Mine works without turning the key at all as do all I'm aware of. With truck not running just push in and hold odometer reset button until the hours display.Nice feature that GM added in the redisign of these turcks back in 99.
#4994 of 5688 Re: Tweak on Silverado? [frnkrzzo] by txyank1 Jun 13, 2005 (11:33 am)
Replying to: frnkrzzo (Jun 10, 2005 9:38 am) Actually I was only referring to way the cargo lamp works. I see a lot of Fords with the cargo lamp on just because the interior lights are on or when because they open the door.Apparently it's tied in to the dome light. Wouldn't be my choice.

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