Kjduvall

I'm just curious what the difference in parastatic loss are between the two trannys and if the added gear ratios will definitevly make up for it. As in heavy flywheel/heavy converter and more power loss to turn it, in relation to out put. I'm sure the 10spd is sweat. If it takes 40 more HP to turn it and a less snappy Rev range. will the (leverage of gears) be enough to over come that loss. Just some thinking I've been doing. Any thoughts???

I bet a pedal commander would make it "feel" a lot better. That's the first mod I did to mine, and it feels 100x better now in sport mode +2 or+3.

3 in blocks are too much on these trucks, unless you need to fit 37s/38s . at witch point your doing a full fledged lift kit, not just a cognito 3in level w-fox shocks and 1.0 to 1.5 in blocks. Here's mine with a cognitive front + 1in rear blocks for reference. If you need more rake just choose wisely like a 1.5 or 2 in. Or you'll get to much rear and that's worse for basically everything..... This is with a 35/12.5-20 -18 bs.

The steps look really good, sorry no help on the liners . some nice wheels and tires would really make that truck look great . my opinion some bronze wheels would look good on that white, and also match the black trim.

Lennyb, just so you know there is zero tunning support for these trucks at the current time. That's why you can't tune for gear changes/shift points/ or any thing else for that matter. Our computer is encrypted just like the current C8. Other wise I would already have two walbro 450lph pumps and a tvs 2650 blower/ 1 7/8 headers, GPI cam with different fuel lobe+32 fuel lobe custom ground. To about 227/236 .610/.600 lift 110 +3 LSA and make around 680+ HP to the rear tire on my buddy's dyno. But the fact ove the matter is at this time we have no aftermarket support on this issue. About the best you can do is a muffler swap and a pedal commander (or equivalent device) to make it more enjoyable to drive. Just my .02¢ any way, happy wrenching bud.

Personally I really like it the way it is, I'll use it just hauling a bed load of fire wood and it's nice to have. I think everybody's perception of 'aggressive' is very different, and that's OK. I could take people for rides in my procharged/cammed/150 shot nitrous 1/2 ton Silverado and it would blow their mind...... But to me it was just a quick Street truck.

Looks good, that would help if you whacked a deer dead center.

I did my first at 500 then second at 1500, I also use a filter mag RA300 on top of it. yes it's most likely overkill but I'll keep this truck till it blows up, so that's my take on it...

I like the first pic, you got red/white/blue in that really good. No party for me this year had to work this morning ( but I don't mind double pay plus eight) about to shoot some redneck fireworks ( 5.56/9mm/12ga) any way happy fourth.

A nice cheaper option would be buying a 3.5 inlet/outlet borla xr1 round muffler and a piece of 3.5 in stainless pipe from summit racing and bring it to your local muffler shop to have welded in place of the factory muffler. It sounds really good and looks stock from the back of the truck.

Heck in the 6.6 gas 6spd, ID just be happy with a choice of 3:73/4:11/4:56. Gears as a ordering option. ( Ford does it) Other than that I see no problem with a gasser 6.6 6 SPD .it's a tried and trued tranny. My ultimate goal would be 4:88s a Magnuson tvs 2650, bigger injectors/ fuel pump and long tube headers. But tunning seems to be the hold up at the moment.

It's ridiculous to spend almost 300 bucks on a piece of pipe and two clamps. Just buy a piece of 3.5 in stainless from summit racing and bring it to a local muffler shop to install.

My borla xr1 is great sounding and not at all obnoxious. In cab is not loud at all , in fact mild by my standards but you can tell something has been done. On the outside its much louder, maybe thats a testament to how well insulated/built these trucks are. Heck I'm contemplating taking out the third cat to make it Evan throatier.

I did basically the same, used a borla xr1 round body 3.5 in/out. And ordered a 3.5in stainless section of pipe from summit racing and had it all welded. Sounds great and was pretty easy on the wallet. Really you just have to figure out what type of muffler you like. ( I suggest stainless no matter the style)

I have the pedal commander, and it works great. I have to imagine the banks will work in a similar fashion.

One other thing I like to recommend for a new truck, is a really nice set of seat covers. If you put em on when the truck is new it just really keeps what's underneath like new. If you ever trade it in or sell it pull the covers off and it's a great selling point that the interior is in mint condition.

Yes I'm replying to a old post, but found another option for CAI , unfortunately SB filters haven't released it just yet but looks like a nice option for someone wanting one.

Just to add to my earlier post. I have run it in race mode -1 setting ( it goes to race mode +4 or five), forgot it was in that mode drove on some just rained on roads with multiple stops and it was damn near a drag car every time you tried to take off at a stop. Borderline dangerous honestly.... It makes these trucks soo much more fun to drive, at least that's my experience. That's why I suggest it to all my buddy's that buy trucks like these. Either way enjoy that new truck OP.

maybe a better way to say it would be more throttle input to get the desired ummph before, no matter the speed. now with my pedal commander set at sport +3 it takes way less throttle input to just drive normal, and if you put it to the floor from a dead stop with traction control off it will boil the tires with ease . it evan seems to take less throttle input to get it to down shift at speed when you want it to down shift. huge difference in overall driving experience compared to how the stock pedal "feels". and no i dont work for them either .

If it's the 6.6 gas I suggest getting a pedal commander. It made a big difference in the way the truck drives, no delay or squishy gas pedal. Just instant throttle response.

if for some reason you dont like how it sits you can always change the rear blocks and u bolts. they make 1in 1.5in and 2in+ to get it how you want it. and there is also adjustment left to go up or down in the front as needed, once your happy with overall look then go get it alighned. go to customwheeloffset site and look at similar trucks, it may give you a good idea as to how it will sit .

On a optioned up 2021 GMC w/t I got it when it was ordered. But on to e85 talk, you guys who run it gas mileage aside do you notice much power increase ( seat of pants any way). Haven't put any in mine since purchase, just curious as I have easy access to it and a company fuel card, so mpg or fuel cost is not in my equation.

43 3/4 front 43 7/8 rear with a lot of thread left to go on the key adjustment up front, keep in mind I'm a reg cab 3500 so it may end up a little different on a 4 door 2500 . I always like to get the rear where I want it first then adjust the front accordingly.

There sure is some damn nice trucks in this thread, not gunna lie....

Used the supplied fox 2.0 non reserve shocks on all four corners. With kit supplied front top shock mount, the only cutting you have to do on the hole kit is chop of the front service mounts located above the top a arm forward position.