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Newbie 2010 Z71 6"BDS 35's (Headers? Tune? Regear?)

MisterC190

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blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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I would disable the AFM. It won't do you any good and it will sound like hell when it runs in 4cyl mode with headers and exhaust.

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MisterC190

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Thanks. All of ya'lls trucks look hardcore and I appreciate any and all input. Id suspected that Id have to disable the AFM. Hey Blackout did you have to cut enough to move your winshield washer fluid tank to accomodate those tires.. Truck looks good. I need to look a little more into the Blackbear.. Said the 6speed has to be tuned in person or thru email... Not trying to sound ignorant but I was under the impression it was a handheld.

silverado_lover Enthusiast

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Where are you at in Texas?

 

Sounds like you were referred to Wheatley...if you're closer to SA I would got to Nelson and get a street tune done

 

Also that TB spacer is actually slowing you down...it's just added weight. Take it off and sell it to a kid who doesn't know any better

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MisterC190

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I live in Edinburg. I was told by TruckToys to go see Fastlane Incorporated in Houstan. Theyre supposed to be the best. I didnt pay much for the throttle body spacer. I dont imagine Id be better off without it. Much closer to SA. Where/what is Nelson in San Antonio?

jdubub Senior Enthusiast

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There is a Blackbear meet in Dallas and Houston coming up. If you go with the BB autocal it IS a handheld. Just tune files are sent via email. A custom tune from BB beats any handheld IMHO

 

Good looking truck :driving:

4Wheels Enthusiast

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Nice Truck! I've been out of the game for a bit but I'm sure there's a gear head around here that can tell you the conversion for your truck. I know nothing about the 6 speed but having 35's on your truck now with your current gearing is probably closer to 2.8's now. If you go with 4.10's you will be somewhere near 3.73's I believe. I'm sure this will be gutted for accuracy but I'm not trying to be specific as I am a point of reference. I had a 1985 F-150 I put 4.56's and lockers in with 35" tires and a C5 tranny, and the shop said I was just around 4's with the final drive ratio. Running 35's with anything less than 4.10's is not going to give you the umf you need imo. I agree with the others, 4:10's all the way even if my logic is inaccurate and flawed, lol. Love the truck and I was actually looking at the BDS lift. How's it ride and handle? The thought of lifting one of these badboys makes me cringe compared to how easy my ford was a TTB front end that I did in my garage. Someday though, I want one and the BDS setup looks good. Keep posting your mods, look forward to seeing that thing grow.

 

-Ry

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Nice Truck! I've been out of the game for a bit but I'm sure there's a gear head around here that can tell you the conversion for your truck. I know nothing about the 6 speed but having 35's on your truck now with your current gearing is probably closer to 2.8's now. If you go with 4.10's you will be somewhere near 3.73's I believe. I'm sure this will be gutted for accuracy but I'm not trying to be specific as I am a point of reference. I had a 1985 F-150 I put 4.56's and lockers in with 35" tires and a C5 tranny, and the shop said I was just around 4's with the final drive ratio. Running 35's with anything less than 4.10's is not going to give you the umf you need imo. I agree with the others, 4:10's all the way even if my logic is inaccurate and flawed, lol. Love the truck and I was actually looking at the BDS lift. How's it ride and handle? The thought of lifting one of these badboys makes me cringe compared to how easy my ford was a TTB front end that I did in my garage. Someday though, I want one and the BDS setup looks good. Keep posting your mods, look forward to seeing that thing grow.

 

-Ry

 

 

I appreciate it bro... The suspension rides and handles great. Plus you cant the lifetime "use and abuse with confidence" guarantee...If it breaks even in competition they replace the part no questions asked. I paid about 700 more but I left with peace of mind.

 

I was originally gonna go with the Rough Country 5" lift but the guys over at Truck Toys convinced me to go with the BDS (not to mention the bad reviews on several forums).

 

Tax time is here and Im fixing to do headers (thinking Dynatech), regear, and a tune all at once to avoid any problems.... I appreciate youre input as well as all the others that have replied to my post. Thank you very much...

 

I added some pictures to my gallery

Dave4x4 Enthusiast

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Like everyone said get rid of throttle body spacer they do absolutely nothing for fuel injected engines. If it was carborated then it would have some benefit. But if you are wanting to cruse I would do 4.10's. If you want a little more get up more torqy do 4.56's, also look into putting in a tru-trak in the rear. As for trimming couple options would be to cut away some but if thats maxed already you can do a 1.25" body lift from RC or 1.5" from zone offroad. For my trimming I simply took a heat gun and molded the plastic back out of the way some. As for headers I'm not sure there. But a custom tune is by far better than say and edge or diablo tuner. I have a black bear and what a difference and thats with stock 3.42 gears(switching to 4.10's and another tune next month).

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Hey thanks Dave. If the throttle spacer isn't doing me any good then for sure ill remove it. Waste of 100 bucks.. That comes with not knowing any better. I'm set on the 4.10 now, the headers and custom tune. By mid Feb I should have it all done.

 

Thanks Blacktruck

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I'm finally getting my refund and now I'm gonna re-gear.

 

I decided on 3.73's to replace my factory 3.08.

 

Does anyone have a truck similar to mine with the 5.3, 6 speed tranny, 35's, and 4.10's? If so please let me know how you feel about it..

 

Everyone says 4.10, but I get conflicting opinions shops and I know the 3.76's are a stock option for these trucks.

 

I'm gonna have to choose within the next few days so any input helps..

 

I called Nelson in San Antonio but they don't do regear jobs and they are booked for a few weeks plus they don't open on weekends.

 

Anyone from the Valley or SA know a legit shop to regear?

 

Thanks!!

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