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07-11-2008, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TEXAS
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| Performance Ready I have a 2007 LBZ i just cut the muffler off and have afe stage 2 intake. I'm ready to get more out of my truck plus more out of the diesel that goes in it(avg mpg17). At anytime during the day/week i could have up to 30k behind it. So there are a few things i have to think about. Also anyone notice that with a load the 2500hd leaf spring aren't strong enough so any useful info will help(I'm kinda new to diesel performance) Thanks |
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07-11-2008, 02:27 PM
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eBay Motors
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal
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| Gauges, Turbo Back Exhaust, and a good programmer. Other will tell you what they think are the best programmers. I have no time with any of them. 
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Bone Stock for right now!! Looking to add some real power>
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07-11-2008, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE
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| Look into airbags for the rear. Lots of guys on here use em and swear by them. Inflate them for a big load, and drain em for stock ride when empty! Firestone's air bags are pretty popular. I'm sure the vendors on the site here will chime in. They're the way to go to get a good deal on some performance upgrades...
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07-11-2008, 02:28 PM
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| i would look at a tuner or chip if wanting to go that route, i would recomend edge because of its adjustabiltiy, bump it down when towing turn up when playing.
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07-11-2008, 02:52 PM
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| some of the best programmers out there are Diablo,Quadzilla,ATS,PPE and EFILive.don't add more then 80-90RWHP and you'll gain roughly 2-3MPG with any of the programmers mentioned and you'll still be with in stock tranny limits.also do gauges.
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05 LLY Chevy LS E/C L/B DRW my older brothers truck now
2006 LBZ GMC SLE C/C S/B,sold the truck to my dad for a business truck
My Truck now,1987 Chevy 2500 350 tweaked,6" SuperLift,350 V8 bored 60 over,Elderbrock headers Cam and Titanium Rockers,750 Twin Pumped Holley Carb and some other goodies.crank dynos over 400HP. |
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07-11-2008, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Roswell, NM
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| You should go with a programmer and some gauges. When you get a programmer get one you can change on the dash. My diablo has to be plugged back in everytime I want to change the program. I like it but that part is a pain. Towing like you do the gauges are a must. I would also open up the exhaust to keep Exhaust gas temps down. 
__________________ 06 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 LBZ
4" DIAMOND EYE EXHAUST, KITTY RAN OFF!!!
DIABLO @ 120HP. 285/75 BFG's RUNNIN ON ULTRA 16's
PIONEER HEAD UNIT RUNNIN SCOSCHE AMP W MTX TWINS
AIR BOX IMPELLER REMOVED!! RESONATOR PLUGGED !!!
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