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Thread: got a 4.8L V8 and need suggestions!!

  1. #11
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    the tune is the best mod for the money.....all the crap i did before the cam was a waste of time.headers are 450. plus install for 8hp and 5tq....do a cam,headers and tune for 100+hp gain
    Vortec Performance Tuned
    LQ9 built 4L60 LTs and a billion miles on the speedo!

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    Thanks to everyone that replied!! i dont wanna run a straight pipe after the y pipe so what type of muffler should i use? something that doesnt quiet it down too much! would a one chamber flowmaster be cool?
    02 GMC Sierra Limited Edition/with custom interior
    4.8L V8
    K&N cold air intake
    Engine systems tune
    Pacesetter LTs and ORY no cat.
    QTC cutout with 3" flowmaster


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    Flowmasters are a little restrictive and kinda loud. Magnaflow is quiet until you nail it, then everyone knows you mean business.
    Slowest in Oklahoma...

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    +1 on magnaflow

    06 Intimidator SS- Tuned, CAI -DD
    03 Silverado- Last incarnation 13.6... RIP
    Ls1, Pnp heads, Polluter camshaft, spray, 4k stall on the way
    "Seize the day like you seize your noodle" - Shin Chan

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    +2 on the magnaflow!

    and get a tune first!...if you go with nelson re-tunes are free after u get more mods done!
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    408, WCCHL92s, nelson tune,4L80e 3600 Circle D,
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    +3 on magnaflow

    Headers a $369 from texas speed + around $150 or ory. They are easy to install.
    DANIEL CAMMED SS 13.46 @ 98.17-- 8.58 @ 80.31

    2003 Silverado SS / LQ9 6.0L / Wheatley 93 Octane Tune / 224/228 .581 .588 110lsa / Patriot Gold Dual Springs / Comp Hardened Push Rods / Circle D 3800 stall / Pacesetter LT's / 4:10 Gears / Transgo HD-2 Shift Kit / K & N Cold Air Intake / Corvette Servo / Aeroforce Interceptor / Autometer Narrorband(Wideband on the way) / Mobile 1 Synthetic / Single Chamber Flows with X Pipe / Cats Delete with Cutouts


  7. #17
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    +4 on the magnaflow

    Tuning is your best mod always!
    2006 Superior Blue Trailblazer SS AWD, Stock as a rock

    Sold: 2002 GMC Sportside Denali front end with a 2002 LS1, FLT level 5, Yank 2600, Trick Turbo, T76, Nelson intercooler, 60LB injectors, Warbro fuel pump, Eaton locker, Magnaflow, 3.42, Nelson Performance Tuning (speed density).

    Sold: 1981 GMC LB RC 1500 2002 4.8L 4L60E 12 bolt 3.73 Richmond Lock Right AC PS Nelson Performance tuning

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