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Fishbait · May 12, 2017

Which Magnaflow did you go with?

The 12909 with flapper delete.

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Knotsure · May 12, 2017

First, bilstien 5100 struts up front, new tires, then sub upgrade.

I guess, technically the first upgrade was adding the bed cover from my old truck. It is in good shape.

2014 Silverado DCSB Z71

sjsharkie · May 12, 2017

Turning off V4 would be high on my list. You won't believe how much better you truck drives.

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How do you turn of V4? Did you use the range AFM disabler?

sjsharkie · May 12, 2017

Intake, exhaust, tune, suspension with tires and then whatever misc cosmetic stuff

Can you explain the tune to me? I just bought a 16 silverado. Are you using an after market tuner like the diablo? I feel like the tranny on my truck sucks, or i guess its the AFM. Should i look into a transmission tune?

ShamrockShooter · May 12, 2017

How do you turn of V4? Did you use the range AFM disabler?

I have the range afm. Works ok so far, but always fear it will throw a code, or drain my battery. You also have to pull it a few days before your emissions inspection. If I had to do it over I would spend a little more for the hypertech max energy 2 programmer and set the v4 to cone on but only over say 55 mph when it isn't noticeable. Then you also have the programmer to try different tunes and adjust for tires and intakes.

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ShamrockShooter · May 12, 2017

Can you explain the tune to me? I just bought a 16 silverado. Are you using an after market tuner like the diablo? I feel like the tranny on my truck sucks, or i guess its the AFM. Should i look into a transmission tune?

I thought my tranny sucked too, until I turned off v4

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KARNUT · May 12, 2017

Took the block out of the back springs to lower the rake a bit. A magaflo muffler. Hypertec hand held, turn off V4, raised shift points, upped the top speed to 130 just in case. And nerf bars so the wife could climb in easier. Almost forgot, bed cover, tri fold.

Aboogie808 · June 26, 2017

Leveling kit, good tires, weathertech, tints, mx4 bak bed cover, plasti dip all chrome and grille, and linex bed. 2nd: Intake, air filter and full exhaust. After my lift was completed, step rails (for wife), right size tire, upgrade suspension with add leaf and auto tune. Last on my project is UCA, tie rods, linex front and rear bumper/ and light bar. :-)

Dans09Max · June 26, 2017

Mine is a 2009 but should be similar. I liked the Bilstein setup but am planning on Fox factory series soon. My Bilsteins are worn out.

Got HP Tuners, love having it. Not cheap but you can understand the inner workings of your PCM and Trans and tume to your liking.

Did AiRaid MIT tube. Just noise, no noticeable improvement in power or mpg.

Did Kooks headers, catted y-pipe, and magnaflow cat back. Don't like the magnaflow, too much drone.

Put on a Magnuson TVS1900. Wow, other than the tuner, which I needed to do the blower right anyway, the rest of the power mods seem like a waste of time and money. Seat of the pants feel, blower whine, everything is great except the gas mileage.

Also have driving lights, Air Lift bags, and Pioneer touchscreen deck with new backup cam, but never thought of those as mods.

I've also had various tires on it after wearing out the stockers. First were Cooper AT3 in 285/70r17E, then Goodyear Duratracs in stock 265/70r17C. Next going with BFG AT in 285 again. Can tune for tire size and fine tune the DIC with HP Tuners.

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pcruis1 · June 26, 2017

Brief thoughts on a few of the mods I've done:

1. Line-X the bed: definitely worth doing, and was the first thing I did to my truck after purchase. No regrets

2. Tires: Replacing stock tires. No regrets. I loved my Toyo AT2s and my current Toyo RT tires are outstanding as well.

3. Husky x-Act Floor liners: They are a good product, but I'm not sure they're worth the cost. I'd probably buy again, but it wouldn't be high on my priority list. (I spend more time cleaning the floors and liners now than I did with the stock mats).

4. Corsa Cat Back Exhaust: Great product, but really not my style. Of course, I had to spend $1k to figure that out. I don't regret the purchase, I just don't think I'll do it on my next truck.

5. Steps: I'm on my third set. I think steps are important, but I've had a hard time finding the perfect set-up. My current steps are really close to perfect for what I do.

6. Lid: I have a Ranch fiberglass lid colormatched, and while I wasn't initially a fan of the looks, it's been great. No complaints.

7. Level: I did the the Bilstein 5100 shocks initially, and it was a quality set-up.

8. Lift: BDS 4 inch with fox. . . . I'm on about 30k miles now, and I have no complaints. Would absolutely do this lift again, and I'm pleased I went with BDS.

9. Tune: I did a custom tune and I think a tune is an absolute must if you're lifting your truck and adding bigger tires.

** What I should have done: some sort of paint protection as mentioned by others. I should have done this the day after I purchased my truck. Now it's too late. Especially with bigger tires, the paint takes a beating when going off road. I should have done the clear bra (or whatever the film is), and I probably should have done some sort of flare and/or mudflaps.

SilveradoSaver · June 26, 2017

I'd say my biggest thing was the wheels and tires (they go hand-in-hand). Notice an immediate appearance improvement and vehicle height. My second would have to be the Borla cat-back exhaust.