And it starts...

so i've decided to add some performance parts to the truck. however, i'm a complete :newbie: because i've been mostly into cars. so i already know that i'm going to go with the STS turbo kit since it requires few mods for the kit to work efficiently. that being said, is there any advice for the mean time that you guys have for me? i want to get cams, headers, etc but what's really needed? as far as headers go, which is better L/T or S/T? all i have performance wise the the volant cai and custome exhaust with cut out. thanks in advance!!

Welcome to the site. Longtube headers FTW

don't buy headers for an sts turbo system, that is a waste of money.

ok...so headers are out...is there anything as far as internals go that i should look into buying? i know fuel rail/injectors are no brainers...but anything else? and seeing that i have the LM7 motor, are there any stroker kits available?

Your stock fuel rails will work fine. Get 60# injectors, cam, Aftermarket springs and push rods. Boost gauge, wideband air/fuel gauge. Nelson tune.
Don't forget to order you a built trans.
You'll also need a posi rear end (Detroit trutrac, eaton posi, auburn)

Slow down Sally... :)

Take your time and read and read some more - and of course ask questions.

Our trucks only have one cam.

STS is good but there are better options.

Stock fuel rails are fine.

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Originally Posted by 01_LM7

all i have performance wise the the volant cai and custome exhaust with cut out. thanks in advance!!

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You won't be using either of them anymore.

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Originally Posted by DamnYankee

Slow down Sally... :)

Take your time and read and read some more - and of course ask questions.

Our trucks only have one cam.

STS is good but there are better options.

Stock fuel rails are fine.

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i've been doing research for almost a month now...that's why i concluded on the sts setup. however, i still would like to build the motor. for an 01 with under 60k original miles on it, i want it to last through a lot. it seems to be lil bit more difficult to research cause of the motor, which is why i resulted to asking q's. i had an idea to do a manual swap, but didn't want to go that indepth. so the rear end needs to be beefed...thanks again fellas...any constellation, i'm justing Parish's silverado as motivation!!:naughty:

PM Spoolin over on pt.net, he is about to put his STS up for sale.

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Originally Posted by foggy

PM Spoolin over on pt.net, he is about to put his STS up for sale.

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i think i'm going to buy new but thanks for the info. what site should i look at for rear ends? and which ratios to do you guys suggest! i have to get my code so i can see which ones i have fact (2wd)

I didnt think about him not needing headers for his Sts. but if you were going to get headers get longtubes. just FYI

if you do a front mount you can use some of you volant CAI, i did. I would do as froggy said and get 60# injectors, some good valve springs, and push rods, ls6 cam, walbro 255 intake fuel pump. tru trac with some 3.42 or 3.73's gears. lots of stuff. when you think you are done get ready to spend another grand. Ask how i know. ahah, right guys

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Originally Posted by 01_LM7

so the rear end needs to be beefed...thanks again fellas...any constellation, i'm justing Parish's silverado as motivation!!:naughty:

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you've got the wrong guy, everyone is swinging off someone else's nutsack now

Constellation?

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Originally Posted by 2k5Squirrel

you've got the wrong guy, everyone is swinging off someone else's nutsack now

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who's? i wanna jump on the bandwagon!!:hyper2:


hey murder_outgmc, why did you have to spend another grand?

might as well get on allen's or mic's or virgil's or garrison, all of those trucks are in the 10's and 11's and street legal. Parish aint the only fast truck around, then there flaco and edger too.

i have stock pos with 3.73s

i'm just saying...each time i run across a video on streetfire.net of a modded silverado, it gives me more a want to do mine!! most of the guys i know clown my truck because it doesn't have an 8 ft lift on it and i don't beat it up in the woods. but that's ok, my truck still runs and has no issues...unlike theirs....

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Originally Posted by GasGuzzler

Constellation?

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never said i was an english major

Get A Built Trans First,take My Word

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Originally Posted by chevrolade

Get A Built Trans First,take My Word

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doing research on that now. trying to see what's out there

one word 4l80e

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Originally Posted by ma.racing

one word 4l80e

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well not really a word but ya dig

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Originally Posted by ma.racing

one word 4l80e

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exactly the one i was looking at...do i need to worry about changing any of the gear ratios? and from what i read i won't lose my o/d

no the 4l80e ratios are beta from 1st to 2nd and a stock one will handel up to like 600 hp you just need the hd drive shaft and pinon yoke and you have to notch your crossmember i think someone did a wright up on it thats wha i did with the orange truck

I like stars too 01 LM7.

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Originally Posted by murdered_outgmc

might as well get on allen's or mic's or virgil's or garrison, all of those trucks are in the 10's and 11's and street legal. Parish aint the only fast truck around, then there flaco and edger too.

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:melissa: mark. welcome to the site, and be prepared to get out the checkbook, i hope youre not married :lol: theres a good group of guys here to help you out any way they can buddy.....i gotta get this damn 80E in.

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Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo

:melissa: mark. welcome to the site, and be prepared to get out the checkbook, i hope youre not married :lol: theres a good group of guys here to help you out any way they can buddy.....i gotta get this damn 80E in.

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thanks for the welcome...i use debit or credit, and i'm getting rid of the wife!! i can tell the people on here admire their chevys as much and more than i do in some cases!! with a 3rd deployment coming up, i'm putting things well into budget!! thanks again for the support!!

i would start from the rear and go forward. get a good rear end, then tranny and then motor.

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thanks for the welcome...i use debit or credit, and i'm getting rid of the wife!! i can tell the people on here admire their chevys as much and more than i do in some cases!! with a 3rd deployment coming up, i'm putting things well into budget!! thanks again for the support!!

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:lol: yea mine bailed on me, she said it was her or the truck....well i ran 11s a couple months ago :LOL: deployments suck, what service :thumb:

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:lol: yea mine bailed on me, she said it was her or the truck....well i ran 11s a couple months ago :LOL: deployments suck, what service :thumb:

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mine cheated on me while i was deployed...tried to make it seem like my fault..wasn't happening...so for the past 2 years i've been a jerk and now she's finally giving in and signing the papers. my truck was a gift from my dad and i've been in love with it since i got it. i'm in the army and have 1 year left and i can't wait to be back out in the real world!! most people feel sorry for me when i mention the situation, but i'm too sarcastic about it. my main reply is why feel sorry for me? it's her fault not mine!! lol

damn bro you took it better than me someone woulda been found face down in the river :lol: nah mine bounced cus i went crazy, turns out when youre married you cant just do eveything you want to.

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Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo

damn bro you took it better than me someone woulda been found face down in the river :lol: nah mine bounced cus i went crazy, turns out when youre married you cant just do eveything you want to.

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most people think i did take it easier but all in all I WIN!!! moving back to subject though, i still do what i want which is my love for my truck, my car, and tuning as a whole!! just wish it wasn't soo freakin expensive to do!! oh well, the buying will happen soon!!:spit:

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Originally Posted by 01_LM7

most people think i did take it easier but all in all I WIN!!! moving back to subject though, i still do what i want which is my love for my truck, my car, and tuning as a whole!! just wish it wasn't soo freakin expensive to do!! oh well, the buying will happen soon!!:spit:

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sweet deal man.