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Re: Tweak on Silverado? [txyank1]
by frnkrzzo
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Jun 10, 2005 (9:38 am)
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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.
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- #4989 of 5688
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Re: Tweak on Silverado? [frnkrzzo]
by obyone
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Jun 10, 2005 (1:16 pm)
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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?
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- #4990 of 5688
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Re: Tweak on Silverado? [like_a_rock]
by obyone
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Jun 10, 2005 (1:21 pm)
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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
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- #4991 of 5688
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o2 snsors
by pinn
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Jun 12, 2005 (11:24 am)
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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?
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- #4992 of 5688
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Interesting Tweak!!! (Silverado)
by like_a_rock
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Jun 12, 2005 (7:00 pm)
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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!!!
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- #4993 of 5688
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Re: Interesting Tweak!!! (Silverado) [like_a_rock]
by rayt2
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Jun 13, 2005 (7:37 am)
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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.
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- #4994 of 5688
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Re: Tweak on Silverado? [frnkrzzo]
by txyank1
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Jun 13, 2005 (11:33 am)
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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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- #4995 of 5688
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Re: how to replace radio [stubbers]
by shryke300
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Jun 14, 2005 (3:31 am)
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Replying to: stubbers (Jun 04, 2005 4:24 pm)
Walmart offers a $15 adaptor plate to get the radio to fit in the dash, circuit city offers wiring harness adaptors, a $16 one that I got that gets rid of the chime and the radio shutting off when you open the door, and a $90 one that keeps the factory options. Auto zone offers a $14 antenna adaptor. You have to solder the wires of the harness adaptor to the radio wire harness. Its a very simple installation. The dash just pops off(be careful though, and put the steering wheel n the lowest position possible. It will give you the most problems) and you take the radio out with a 7mm socket. It will be very hard to disconnect the stock radio, as clearance seems to be an issue. I ended up haveing to uses a couple screwdrivers to get the plug off the back. All in all, though, it was an easy installation. Good luck
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- #4996 of 5688
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Re: Tweak on Silverado? [obyone]
by frnkrzzo
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Jun 14, 2005 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Jun 10, 2005 1:16 pm)
this is the worst thing you can say about a ford truck?.....they shouldn't have improved it? actually, the last generation of fords trades at or very near that of chevrolet and gmc, and certainly better than dodge or nissan. gm will redesign their trucks for 2007. a few years too late. they have been surpassed in engineering and quality by ford, dodge, and nissan. but hey, you can now purchase one at the "employee price"....(of course, this is after chevrolet cut their rebates in half.) i wonder how many real gm employees are buying cars this month at their much inflated employee price. man, do i ever hope this company goes bankrupt.
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