new truck for me!

Here's the Rundown: Paid straight Invoice + $3000 in rebates + GMAC financing.

2005 Silverado 2500HD, Extended Cab, LT, Silver Birch Metallic!, Medium Gray Interior, 4l80e, LQ4, 10.50" Full Floating (G80) Rear Diff with 4.10's!, and yes its a 2WD . can you say bullet proof rear-end?

My observations after 265 miles.

First: the obvious, the new hood and grill, especially in this color; the new grill looks absolutely awesome, no need for billet inserts, it does need a chrome bow-tie though.

Second: LT option is pimp, the seats are heated, with lumbar and side bolster adjustments. DL3's, On Star, Auto Climate, Sliding rear window, Bose, yada yada yada.

Last: The important shit.................
1. The stock exhaust sounds more aggressive than my 03, no question, it sounds bad ass stock, no joke!
2. No E-fans, HD still uses the clutch fan
3. No rear drum brakes, HD still uses the twin piston Discs
4. 4.10's!! OMFG! These are Awesome, it keeps the 4l80e in the sweet spot more often, response is greatly improved over the 3.73's, I can't say how happy I am with these gears.
5. Because of the lighter weight (i.e. going from a CC to a EC, and 4x4 to 2wd) and with the 4.10's over the 3.73's, this thing really scoots! I am thoroughly impressed! I've only gone half throttle and up to 3000rpms and I can really tell a difference. I wouldn't be surprised at all if there are a few more stock ponies under the hood either, still rated at 300hp/360tq. The tail pipe is also slightly larger.
6. I can't put my finger on it but the engine bay looks less cluttered, like it has more room, somethings different, I'll have to figure that out tomorrow though when theres light.
7. gotta love those stock aluminium alcoa wheels!
8. I was 100% convinced this thing would handle like shit, WRONG!, It actually rides down the freeway better than my 1500HD did and doesn't pogo like the CC did. I am floored this brick of a truck rides as nice as it does.

That's it for now, I'll need to wash and wax it tomorrow. Maybe some show and tell

did I mention the new front end looks

peace

Sounds like you spent a nice chunk of cash.
Oh well, if your gonna do something, might as well do it right.
Hopefully you'll go ahead and get that baby nelson tuned so you will make sure it is all it can be.
Besides that, I know it's brand new and you prolly don't feel like spending any more cash on it yet, but when ya want something to give it a little more shine call me up.

Why no 4x4?

That color is what I like a lot now... and I too have an LT truck. Ass warmers are a trip in the winter. :laugh:

Why would anyone buy a 4x4 if they aren't going to use it? The extra drivetrain just means more things to go wrong. Sure, 4wd launches are the cat's ass and running in 4wheel high makes it stop better in the rain but how often is that truly necessary. Just don't drive like a fool in bad weather and the 2wd is perfect with the G80 and will get you safely where you need to go. Living here in Texas, I see tons of 4wd vehicles that will never see offroad, boulevard queens. Buying a 2wd is definitely more economical plus you get better fuel mileage and carry less dead weight around with you.

Shweet purchase there MG. I am envious.

Even if I only used my 4x4 twice a year it's worth it... but I use my 4x more than just two times a year.

Showing lots to people sometimes requires it, the occasional snow around here or when I roll out to NM to see family, or just ass-clowing around in the mud.

More things to go wrong if you don't keep up with preventative maintainence...

I agree, Hitman. I miss my 4x4 but I don't miss the maintenance required on an older drivetrain. Fun is fun no matter what it costs.

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Originally posted by Hit Man X@Oct 24 2004, 12:55 AM
Even if I only used my 4x4 twice a year it's worth it... but I use my 4x more than just two times a year.

Showing lots to people sometimes requires it, the occasional snow around here or when I roll out to NM to see family, or just ass-clowing around in the mud.

More things to go wrong if you don't keep up with preventative maintainence...

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Hitman, I hardly ever used it, wife wanted heated seats.

I loved the AutoTrac in the rain. I live in SoCal though, hardly ever rains.

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Makes sense, if you don't use it... no need for it.

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Originally posted by Hit Man X@Oct 24 2004, 03:16 PM
Makes sense, if you don't use it... no need for it.

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if I could have it all, I would have gotten the LT and 4x4, but thats more $$ than I wanted to spend.

now start modding it.

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Originally posted by 02Denali@Oct 24 2004, 09:41 PM
now start modding it.

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duh !

I already have the Official GM Accessories Mud Flaps for all four wheels!

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Originally posted by moregrip@Oct 24 2004, 10:40 PM
if I could have it all, I would have gotten the LT and 4x4, but thats more $$ than I wanted to spend.

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Gotcha... make the wifey happy first. :smile:

Did my first oil/filter change last night at 264 miles, and 7.7 hrs. Went with Valvoline 5w-30, an AC Delco PF59, and a new drain pan bolt gasket. I used the petroleum based oil, no synthetic, yet.
Some might think it's to soon, I've just always liked to flush my oil system several times during the break-in period.
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mud flaps. they are worth power due to the wind deflection correct. :taunt:

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Originally posted by moregrip@Oct 25 2004, 12:40 PM
Did my first oil/filter change last night at 264 miles, and 7.7 hrs. Went with Valvoline 5w-30, an AC Delco PF59, and a new drain pan bolt gasket. I used the petroleum based oil, no synthetic, yet.
Some might think it's to soon, I've just always liked to flush my oil system several times during the break-in period.
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GOOD, I'm glad someone else is anal about oil changes during the break in time!

I'd have done it as soon as I got it home. Like you did ~250, then at 500, then 1500, then 2500mi... then I consider it broken in.

I'd consider doing your diffs and t-case too...

BTW... can you tell me where the factory oil cooler hooks up to? :smile:

The heated seats made me feel like my ass was on fire (but ive never heard them called ass warmers thats funny right' ther' i dont care who you are) ne congrats on the new purchase O BTW those front ends are awsome my dad is looking at gettin a duramax to pull the race car and i went with him to look i want him to get a d-pad so allen can have fun with it. Im kinda curious to see what he can do to a deisel?

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Originally posted by 2ktukin20s@Nov 3 2004, 12:05 AM
Im kinda curious to see what he can do to a deisel?

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Make a new thread, link me to it... I'll tell ya. :smile: