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#94 of 158 Re: Splash guards/mud flaps [1offroader] by obyone Dec 04, 2007 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: 1offroader (Dec 03, 2007 8:38 pm) Molded mudguards Replies to this message: 1offroader (Jan 06, 2008 2:38 pm) obyone (Jan 06, 2008 4:33 pm) 1offroader (Feb 10, 2008 1:04 pm)
#95 of 158 03 Silverado performance mods by chevy4life1974 Dec 30, 2007 (9:26 pm)
Hi all, new member, but i was hoping someone had some ideas for performance upgrades besides what i have done already ? I have a 4.8/292 C.I. motor with 2wd. I have changed to a K&N FIPK, HYPERTECH power programmer, a Flowmaster cat back dual exaust w/3" pipes, MSD 8.5mm wires and AC Delco Platinum +4 plugs. Here is what i'm thinking?????Rocker arms,Headders(want to stay emissions legal) BBk or Comp Cams FAST manifold,Throttle body?,Maybe go to an electrick fan and maybe a throttle body spacer.with this setup I have now I get about 17mpg I would like to stay above 12mpg and still haul A%$. Thanks for any help. And I forgot about a SUPERCHARGER!!! Replies to this message: obyone (Dec 31, 2007 1:21 am) mrual (Jan 06, 2008 5:02 pm) chevy4life1974 (Feb 24, 2008 3:07 pm)
#96 of 158 Re: 03 Silverado performance mods [chevy4life1974] by obyone Dec 31, 2007 (1:21 am)
Replying to: chevy4life1974 (Dec 30, 2007 9:26 pm) If you decide on a supercharger you will have to dump the K&N FIPK and the Hypertech as the guys who make superchargers don't like either. Also forget the Granatelli MAF or throttle body spacer as the same guys don't like those either.   If you really want to haul a$$, sell those mods you have on ebay and go the supercharger route. It will save you a lot of time and money, not affect gas mileage much, and if you do blow your motor it will be a good excuse to get the 5.3 or 6.0.   Last but not least dump those Flowmasters, they have been dyno'd and have shown 7-12 HP loss due to not having enough back pressure which causes loss of lowend torque. A catback from Borla or Corsa will do a lot better. Course you will pay twice what you paid for the Flows.   Good luck!!
#97 of 158 1992 C/K Manual Locks to Keyless Entry? by kboynton1 Jan 01, 2008 (5:12 pm)
Okay my 1992 C/K pickup didn't come with power locks, but I'm wanting to put a key-less entry system in it. I'm already aware of prices and such but I've been trying to find out if there is anyone out there that knows if a non mechanically inclined person could install such a system? Including the power locks part? And I'm more interested in if its easy to do or not, like I said, a mehcanically disinclined person basically? Replies to this message: obyone (Jan 01, 2008 9:39 pm) kboynton1 (Jan 02, 2008 5:47 pm) obyone (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm)
#98 of 158 If you're not mechanically inclined where taking by obyone Jan 01, 2008 (9:39 pm)
Replying to: kboynton1 (Jan 01, 2008 5:12 pm) apart the door and the window assembly would create stress, then I suggest you take whatever kit you buy to an installer. If in your opinion you think that it's not worth the bucks then I suggest you forget the idea completely. Installing power door locks and windows is not for the average diy. Replies to this message: kboynton1 (Jan 02, 2008 5:47 pm) obyone (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm)
#99 of 158 Re: If you're not mechanically inclined where taking [obyone] by kboynton1 Jan 02, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Jan 01, 2008 9:39 pm) what kind of stuff would even go into it, i mean the only mechanical thing i even really see is the accuators, the rest is finding out where to place all that wiring and where your gonna place the box too. Replies to this message: obyone (Jan 02, 2008 7:47 pm)
#100 of 158 Re: If you're not mechanically inclined where taking [kboynton1] by obyone Jan 02, 2008 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: kboynton1 (Jan 02, 2008 5:47 pm) If you want to take the chance I suggest you pick up the keyless system from a place such as Crutchfield which doesn't have the best price but has excellent installation instructions and phone support. That is for someone who is not mechanically inclined but able to read and follow directions.
#101 of 158 Re: Splash guards/mud flaps [obyone] by 1offroader Jan 06, 2008 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Dec 04, 2007 9:23 pm) I bought the Husky Liner mud guards for my 2007 NBS Silverado thru the Premier Motoring web site. Cost was $31.90 for each set (front +rear) plus $16 shipping for $79.80 total.   I installed the rears today, install was fairly easy. You need to drill four 1/8" holes on the inside lip of each fender per each guard. They also include some clear decal type mat'l. to install on the painted surface so that the plastic guards don't rub thru the paint where they touch the fenders. Good idea. The install of this decal stuff is also easy. You should remove the wheel for best access to the fender area. Install time was about 1 hour per guard. Instructions are clear and easy to follow.   The guards look very good, they are molded to fit around the lip of the fender, just like Chevy should have done, at least as an option. The fit is very good.   I held up the front guards to the fenders, they also look like they will fit very good. Install is similar, but you only have to drill one new hole for each of the front guards. The front guards use three existing holes in the fenders. I will do the install of the fronts soon.   They are long enough that they look like they will be effective at keeping mud off the quarter panels. But, I still need to see if they hang up on brush off road. If they are too long, the guards look like they could be trimmed fairly easy. Time will tell, although my Toyota trucks and Trooper had guards at least as big as these with no problems.   I would give these mud guards a thumbs up. Big thumbs DOWN to Chevy for not offering them.   1offroader Replies to this message: obyone (Jan 06, 2008 4:33 pm) 1offroader (Feb 10, 2008 1:04 pm)
#102 of 158 Re: Splash guards/mud flaps [1offroader] by obyone Jan 06, 2008 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: 1offroader (Jan 06, 2008 2:38 pm) When I installed these on a previous Silverado I had them painted to match. Fairly easy since the truck was black. Made it a little easier to clean.   Yes, GM should offer something equal to or better. One Chevy dealer offers free guards but it has the dealerships logo on them.
#103 of 158 Re: 03 Silverado performance mods [chevy4life1974] by mrual Jan 06, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: chevy4life1974 (Dec 30, 2007 9:26 pm) did you make a mistake buying a silverado (Truck) why dont you build a race car insted and race in the sprint cup this year Replies to this message: chevy4life1974 (Feb 24, 2008 3:07 pm)

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