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Sean Rafuse

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Hey guys. Finally got myself a truck!!! 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 "Elevation" (5.3L ecotec v8). I'm looking for as much information as possible about my truck. A "bible" if you will. I have never owned a truck before. I'd also like to know all the different things i can do to it in terms of increasing HP.

I want to know this truck inside out. Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks guys

426ted Enthusiast

426ted

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Congratulations. This is the best forum (that I've found at least) for GM trucks. It seems to be a good group of people in that many here contribute to topics posted.

Gary13 Enthusiast

Gary13

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I agree with Ted, if there's an issue with your truck.... You'll find it here! Consider THIS site your Bible!

 

Congrats on the new truck!

TXTruk15 Enthusiast

TXTruk15

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congratulations on the new truck! I don't think there's any questions that can't be answered by members on this forum. The people on here are more knowledgeable than most of the people that work on your truck at even the dealer (except for the members on there that work at dealers -they're the ones we like to go to for help). Enjoy and let the mods begin!

HawkeyeSierra Enthusiast

HawkeyeSierra

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Hey guys. Finally got myself a truck!!! 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 "Elevation" (5.3L ecotec v8). I'm looking for as much information as possible about my truck. A "bible" if you will. I have never owned a truck before. I'd also like to know all the different things i can do to it in terms of increasing HP.

 

I want to know this truck inside out. Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks guys

What is an "Elevation"? Not heard that before. Some special package?

jamin87ss Senior Enthusiast

jamin87ss

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Hey guys. Finally got myself a truck!!! 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 "Elevation" (5.3L ecotec v8). I'm looking for as much information as possible about my truck. A "bible" if you will. I have never owned a truck before. I'd also like to know all the different things i can do to it in terms of increasing HP.

 

I want to know this truck inside out. Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks guys

First things first is pictures, second thing I believe those have painted bumpers, get a clear bra of your choice put on asap

Huetatos Enthusiast

Huetatos

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Congratulations! Start with your manual. There's a lot of hidden things you may find if you read through it. (For instance the 12v ports on the center console assuming you have front bucket seats are always hot 24/7.)

seanrafuse New Member

seanrafuse

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Right in thanks guys. I don't have a good picture yet but I'll try to remember to throw one up.

 

The elevation package is similar to the Silverado "blackout" package. It's purely cosmetic. Black rims, black bumpers etc. Looks pretty slick to be honest. I will eventually be getting some nicer black rims though. Just threw some new bf Goodrich ko2s on there. It really completed the truck.

 

I think my next 2 main focuses are going to be rims or exhaust. Which comes first is up in the air right now as I don't really mind the look of these stock black gmc 20s right now.

 

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camcamaro1991 Enthusiast

camcamaro1991

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Congrats, skip the wheels and exhaust go get PPF = paint protection film, while your there add window tint too. You'll thank me later.

 

PPF full front, full front fenders & full hood

Tek74 Enthusiast

Tek74

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As stated above, forum members will answer most of your questions, but I think you should watch some You Tube videos. There are a handful of informative Review videos, but you may find more on the 2015 Silverado.

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