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    Silverado 100 Horsepower Performance gain on a budget

    Silverado 100 Horsepower Performance gain on a budget


    Are you looking to make 322 horsepower to the wheels on a budget?

    Test Vehicle: 2006 Silverado 5.3L regcab 2wd

    Baseline HP: 224hp

    Final HP: 322HP , 300TQ

    Our test vehicle is a 2006 Silverado donated by Jacob of San Antonio, TX.

    We all know how it starts, you bolt on a few simple modifications and before you know it, you have the performance bug, this Silvervado is no exception.

    The first series of mods consisted of bolting on a set of Pacesetter headers, along with a 40 series Flowmaster.

    The installation was soon complete with a StageII cam package from Nelson Performance. The custom grind features a healthy 220 duration and .588 lift.
    So you want a 100 extra horsepower from your Silverado, here is a list of proven components.

    Pacesetter headers and ypipe: $400

    Custom cam kit: $690

    Performance tune: $375

    Flowmaster muffler: $50

    Installation will vary.

    Here are the results of our performance upgrades.



    Installation and dyno tuning provided by Nelson Performance, San Antonio, TX.

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    Very Nice info Allen! Thanks! This will help on upgrading on my 4.8 when I get it
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    Wow, this is a legitimate article? I thought it was just a test article again.

    Nice write-up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aggie View Post
    Very Nice info Allen! Thanks! This will help on upgrading on my 4.8 when I get it
    thanks, you'll notice very similar results from the 4.8L, just a tad less torque, nothing a nice converter won't fix.

    Quote Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat View Post
    Wow, this is a legitimate article? I thought it was just a test article again.

    Nice write-up!
    just a small one, but i want to cover this forum full of tech articles and write ups for all the members.

    thanks,
    allen

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    Start with me. Do you still have my dyno pulls?


    Jamest

    Quote Originally Posted by farmtruc View Post
    thanks, you'll notice very similar results from the 4.8L, just a tad less torque, nothing a nice converter won't fix.



    just a small one, but i want to cover this forum full of tech articles and write ups for all the members.

    thanks,
    allen
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    cant wait to do it to mine and see those kinds of numbers
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    Wow, 98 hp to the wheels with just those few mods??? Good article! Nice addition to the site. It's almost like we have our own LS1 Truck magazine...

    If you could make a reasonable estimate based on the mods that are listed in my sig, what RWHP I am making?

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    TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's

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    Keep in mind, every truck is a little different and some are just strong from the factory.

    I'd guess right around 300rwhp is what your truck would lay down, anymore would surprise me, but 300hp is a lot for what you have done.

    get it on the dyno and let us know,
    allen

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    Quote Originally Posted by farmtruc View Post
    Keep in mind, every truck is a little different and some are just strong from the factory.

    I'd guess right around 300rwhp is what your truck would lay down, anymore would surprise me, but 300hp is a lot for what you have done.

    get it on the dyno and let us know,
    allen
    Sounds about right from what I have heard from others... Yeah, I will get it on the dyno soon. I am pretty much done with the mods for the time being. But it will get heads, a Radix, and meth before the end of the year... Thanks for the reply!

    2000 ECSB 6.0L
    TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's

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    I knew I really need to get my truck tuned when I went to the track this past weekend, and ran only a few tenths faster than a fully stock, 5.3L-powered RCSB (a buddy's stepside p-up). Once I fix the trans, I'll re-evaluate my loose cash, and move the priority up for a tune.
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