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    more hp out of my 5.3l

    I have an 01 Tahoe 2wd with a 5.3 and I'm wantin to put a cam heads maybe in take throttle body etc. Ideas? I plan on rebuilding the trans and putting a stall in it , not sure what stall yet

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    Kerrige where you at? Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by jansen View Post
    Kerrige where you at? Lol
    Lol yeah him and his copy and paste answer for these guys. I dunno how he doesn't lose patience with them
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frenchy View Post
    Lol yeah him and his copy and paste answer for these guys. I dunno how he doesn't lose patience with them
    I think he's on salary lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by vtrey View Post
    I have an 01 Tahoe 2wd with a 5.3 and I'm wantin to put a cam heads maybe in take throttle body etc. Ideas? I plan on rebuilding the trans and putting a stall in it , not sure what stall yet
    First off welcome to the site. Second we need more specific goals and a limit to how far you want to go. 1/4 time, hp/tq, budget, timeline etc. don't be afraid of the search button I have answered litterally this same exact question three times in the last 48hrs
    1) tune
    2) boltons
    3) stall 3200 from circle d (mild version) triple disk 34-3600 (wild version)
    4) cam 212/218 or 220/220 (mild version) 226/230 or 228/228 (wild version)
    5) gears 4.10s(if you drive more than 500 miles a month) 4.56(more fun but not a great DD gear ratio)
    6) spray or boost this is a serious step in a fast direction you need a deeper look into specifics.
    Quote Originally Posted by jansen View Post
    Kerrige where you at? Lol
    Don't worry I was just busy with a grappling tourney all day

    Quote Originally Posted by Frenchy View Post
    Lol yeah him and his copy and paste answer for these guys. I dunno how he doesn't lose patience with them
    I might be the most patient person in the world, but I can fly off the handle in a hurry too. For example I was rear ended by a 16 year old girl who had her license maybe a week.(this was 2-3 weeks ago) I let her go home without calling the cops or any of that jazz because we were all fine and my DD is a beater anyways. I am just quick to forgive, because I believe a lot in karma.

    Quote Originally Posted by jansen View Post
    I think he's on salary lol
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    Last edited by kerrige; 11-03-2012 at 06:44 PM.
    ECSB 2kSierra 2wd 4.8L-K&N-HPtuners-Calspeed LT's-Magnaflow-Tahoe20's-HankookRH06

    waiting to go in... 3.90s, 214/220cam

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    Lol just made my day!

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    Just throw a turbo on it

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    Quote Originally Posted by kerrige View Post
    First off welcome to the site. Second we need more specific goals and a limit to how far you want to go. 1/4 time, hp/tq, budget, timeline etc. don't be afraid of the search button I have answered litterally this same exact question three times in the last 48hrs
    1) tune
    2) boltons
    3) stall 3200 from circle d (mild version) triple disk 34-3600 (wild version)
    4) cam 212/218 or 220/220 (mild version) 226/230 or 228/228 (wild version)
    5) gears 4.10s(if you drive more than 500 miles a month) 4.56(more fun but not a great DD gear ratio)
    6) spray or boost this is a serious step in a fast direction you need a deeper look into specifics.

    Don't worry I was just busy with a grappling tourney all day


    I might be the most patient person in the world, but I can fly off the handle in a hurry too. For example I was rear ended by a 16 year old girl who had her license maybe a week.(this was 2-3 weeks ago) I let her go home without calling the cops or any of that jazz because we were all fine and my DD is a beater anyways. I am just quick to forgive, because I believe a lot in karma.


    kerrige for ls1truck mod/president 2013

    Well my motor has 215k on it its my DD so I guess what should I do first

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    Quote Originally Posted by vtrey View Post
    Well my motor has 215k on it its my DD so I guess what should I do first
    I put the mods in order. Tune first. Those are steps. You are looking at a decent chance of valve train failure in the nearish future. Although some have gone 250-300k with a stock motor. A full valve train swap at the time you choose to swap the cam should help prolong its life another 200k.
    Last edited by kerrige; 11-03-2012 at 07:33 PM.
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    waiting to go in... 3.90s, 214/220cam

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    Tune then headers n off road y pipe n cat back exhaust. Then cold air intake of your choice. Gears posi n bearing. Rebuild the trans as soon as u throw major power ur trans will die. HD drive shaft. Cam stall valve springs pushrods timing chain bigger injectors new plugs n wires. Retune as you go. Nelson performance does free retunes for bolt on stuff. Have nice day

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