My 2014 Silverado Build

TopazBlue6.2 · October 1, 2019

I bought this truck in August of 2014 from a dealer in Milwaukee. It had 8k miles and the previous owner had custom ordered it used it for 6 months then turned around and traded it in for same thing but 2500 with a Duramax. This is its journey....

The truck also did really impressive burnouts for being completely stock, this one was into 3rd gear

A few months after I bought it I started with upgrades. First was a rolling tonneau cover. Didn’t love it but it worked. I wanted more power from it and chose a set of Doug Thorley tri-y headers and catless y pipe.

Had a little issue with y pipe

not being the right size for 6.2s catback, welded factory flange onto the y pipe and it works great! Plus they look sweet!

At the same time as this I also bought a Diablo inTune, it paired alright with the headers but didn’t have the parameters in it to tune out cats so I had to have someone do that for me. The truck did have some pretty amazing fuel economy though. This tank was hand calculated 24.5!!

I drove the truck like this for a couple years

but did a few minor things, one was an MIT tube and the other a custom tune from DiabLew. Trans tuning was biggest improvement by Lew.

TopazBlue6.2 · October 1, 2019

About a year after that I needed more room in the bed so I ditched the tonneau cover and purchased a Leer 100XR shell. It’s perfect.

TopazBlue6.2 · October 1, 2019

This brings me to my most recent modifications a BDS 4” lift with coilovers and 35s! I opted for the rear leaf pack instead of a block and so far I’m really glad I did. The thing rides like a dream! And surprisingly doesn’t rub one bit after a small trim to the valance.

I also added little things like LED fog lights and projector specific LED low beams from The Retrofit Source. And I had the front windows tinted to match. Ceramic tint is the way to go!

My brother also details it for me a couple times a year. This is after a wash clay bar and Adams h20 guard and gloss, wow!

TopazBlue6.2 · October 1, 2019

I had my brothers shop install the lift. Got a great deal on these slightly used muds too. Only had about 2000 miles and I got them for $500!

35x12.50r17 BFG KM3

Fuel Shok D665 17x9 +1mm offset

Fox coilovers going on!

TopazBlue6.2 · October 1, 2019

It’s been an awesome truck thus far, cant believe I’ve owned it for over 5 years already. I have a few more mods planned and will post them here whenever they get done!

J-man67 · October 1, 2019

That's a nice journey! I love the result! Keep making it yours!

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Penguin VII · October 1, 2019

Great looking truck. 14-15 is still my favorite body style since the square bodies, probably because the front is reminiscent of square body trucks. I bet that thing sounds real mean with the headers, you should think about doing an audio clip.

Lsgun1 · October 1, 2019

Lift and tires really set it off. Nice work.

TopazBlue6.2 · October 1, 2019

8 hours ago, J-man67 said:

That's a nice journey! I love the result! Keep making it yours!

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ForestryGuy · October 1, 2019

This is a sick truck, great work.

slj2008 · October 1, 2019

16 hours ago, TopazBlue6.2 said:

I bought this truck in August of 2014 from a dealer in Milwaukee. It had 8k miles and the previous owner had custom ordered it used it for 6 months then turned around and traded it in for same thing but 2500 with a Duramax. This is its journey....

The truck also did really impressive burnouts for being completely stock, this one was into 3rd gear

A few months after I bought it I started with upgrades. First was a rolling tonneau cover. Didn’t love it but it worked. I wanted more power from it and chose a set of Doug Thorley tri-y headers and catless y pipe.

Had a little issue with y pipe

not being the right size for 6.2s catback, welded factory flange onto the y pipe and it works great! Plus they look sweet!

At the same time as this I also bought a Diablo inTune, it paired alright with the headers but didn’t have the parameters in it to tune out cats so I had to have someone do that for me. The truck did have some pretty amazing fuel economy though. This tank was hand calculated 24.5!!

I drove the truck like this for a couple years

but did a few minor things, one was an MIT tube and the other a custom tune from DiabLew. Trans tuning was biggest improvement by Lew.

Good mileage for 2014 , I'm pushing 95000 on a 2015 -still running strong .

Donstar · October 1, 2019

Very nice looking truck! I agree with Penguin VII's about the looks of the '14-'15 Silverado's/Sierra. They are great looking trucks stock and you have made one look even greater!