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[Medic455]

Hello all,

I just joined the forum after lurking for a few days. Last sunday I found the truck I have been looking for. A 2008 Silverado 5.3 2wd Z71. I wasn't looking for a Z71 in a 2WD but I guess its not a bad thing to have some upgraded suspension and gearing haha. From what I have figured out it is the LY5 engine and I will eventually love to get some power out of it.

I grew up with GM vehicles in the family but spent years as VW/Audi technician before getting into the medical field and this is my first GM since I was in high school. I cant wait to start working on it.

EDIT: Whats wrong with me I didn't post a pic haha.

[Botlfed]

Welcome to the fastest site on the web.

[Crazy Blu]

Welcome but thats not a z71... The grill and wheels tell that... The z71s 2wd and 4wd have painted grills...

[kerrige]

Welcome to the fastest site on the web.

This^^^^

First thing to do get a custom tune will wake that beast right up.

[Medic455]

Thanks for all the welcoms!

Welcome but thats not a z71... The grill and wheels tell that... The z71s 2wd and 4wd have painted grills...

I know it is hard to see the decals but it is a Z71. Of course decals don't always tell the truth so I always check RPO codes.



The LT1 package much account for the chrome but I am not completely sure what the differences between the LT1 and LT2 packages. As for the wheels I am sure you are correct as this came with blizzacks for the winter so I was already assuming those were the previous owners winter wheels. I currently live in Alaska but will be moving before next winter and will be looking for the correct wheels with street tires.

First thing to do get a custom tune will wake that beast right up.

I am debating on weather to tune it here or wait until I move out of Alaska. There is a good chance I will be going to San Antonio and I believe that is where Nelson Racing is? I already installed an air raid jr kit and am looking at long tube headers. I may just get a diablo tuner or something similar to delete the rear 02 if I go that route just to hold me over until I can get a real custom tune.

[kerrige]

Get a mail order tune from Nelson and then get him to live tune it when you get to SA. Serious gains to be had with just one of his mail order tunes. If you plan on driving it more than 10,000 miles it will pay for itself if you can keep your foot out of it.

[Crazy Blu]

Just lettin you know... Not saying it isnt full but maybe something fishy with it since no painted grill! Alaska huh thats badass!!

[Chevy-Art]

Welcome to the forum. Are you military?

[Medic455]

Get a mail order tune from Nelson and then get him to live tune it when you get to SA. Serious gains to be had with just one of his mail order tunes. If you plan on driving it more than 10,000 miles it will pay for itself if you can keep your foot out of it.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking once spring hits. When I'm commuting I generally drive like and old lady so that's one reason I want a tune haha. My goal eventually is for a smooth not too loud reliable commuter too take to the strip on the weekends. I know I will have to give up some power and E/T for the smooth and reliable but half the fun for me is the tuning and building not just how fast I can go. That and I learned long ago there is always a faster car haha. I suppose my specific plans will come in further threads though. Tons of information already on here I see.

Just lettin you know... Not saying it isnt full but maybe something fishy with it since no painted grill! Alaska huh thats badass!!

Oh I know and I appreciated all the info you more experienced chevy guys can give me! I think this truck may have been ordered from the factory for someone specific since it seems to be an odd combo of options. But I am pretty sure I saw some newer 4x4 Z71's with chrome also.

I have been in Alaska since 2009 and its been an experience! Uncle Sam will be sending me to the lower 48 at the end of next summer though so its time to move on. Truthfully I am ready, I have not been racing or building since I got here. I come from an Autocross background and not much of that here. Although I replaced my love of cars with building firearms since I have been here haha. Again thanks for the info on my truck. The last GM I owned was an 85 Monte Carlo SS when I was 17 and this truck already is making me feel the love for GM V8's... It will have to tow a VW autoX car at some point though I just cant give up my love of German handling also .

[we_fly_high]

Welcome from Pittsburgh!