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I was wondering what is the first performance mod I should buy. I have done all the free mods which are basically all for intake so I figure the weak link now is exhaust, maybe cutting the cats, headers or muffler. I've heard mixed reviews about e-fans so I don't know where to go. Bear in mind supercharging (for now) is out of the question as I am on a fairly limited budget. I have a 1999 5.3 2wd ext cab. with 160,000 miles. Thanks for your $.02 :thumbs:

frdfandc Enthusiast

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I'd hate to say it, but with 160,000 miles on your current engine, I'd start saving money for a new engine combo, like maybe a 383 stroker or something. Your current engine isn't gonna last once you start throwing big add ons like a supercharger at it.

 

Just look at it this way, you wouldn't enter a 15 year old horse into the Kentucky derby would you???

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Yeah I know what you mean. It is a workhorse but it's not 15 its a 99. I'n not really looking for a supercharger I meant things more like e fans, headers, chip, stuff like that.

Cool Zr2 Enthusiast

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....maybe a 383 stroker or something....

Its a 5.3, good luck with that. :crackup::cry:

 

 

Hey maximumrebel1, Why don't you paint your air conditioning hoses red and you will be able to out tow a duramax. Thats my .02 :cheers:

 

Or those Lund hood scoops, they are always worth 40 hp or so....

maximumrebel1 Enthusiast

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coolzr2 I don't know whats up your a** but you've been giving me crap ever since I've started posting I don't go talk crap about your car and put words in your mouth. I never said I added 70hp or anything like that. Defintly if you ever hear :crackup: call someone on it but it's not like i was BSing. I don't know if that is what you think is funny or whats up, but I think it's time for your :cheers:

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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....maybe a 383 stroker or something....

Its a 5.3, good luck with that. :crackup::cry:

 

 

Hey maximumrebel1, Why don't you paint your air conditioning hoses red and you will be able to out tow a duramax. Thats my .02 :cheers:

 

Or those Lund hood scoops, they are always worth 40 hp or so....

 

 

Anything is possible, you even stuffed a V8 into an S10. Besides, frdfandc said "new engine combo", not "stroke the 5.3.

 

 

I think that maximumrebel1 needs a hug.

 

You are the one making patronizing comments, and not helping with his original question, so I think he needs more of an apology than a hug.

 

And keep the patronizing comments to yourself in the future if you have nothing constructive to add.

 

 

Back on topic-

maximumrebel1, I would start with a custom tune from someone like PCMforless.com, Westers, or Nelsons. They can do quite a bit for your rig.

 

That's my .02 anyway.

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i would suggest putting on a cat back System. A flo master part number 17255 should fit good. Summit Racing has them for about 309.00. just a thought.

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You are the one making patronizing comments, and not helping with his original question, so I think he needs more of an apology than a hug.

 

And keep the patronizing comments to yourself in the future if you have nothing constructive to add.

:crackup: I think somebody needs a time out :cheers:

as for mods if your set on keeping that motor you should definately take wingnuts advice :cry: but if you don't have a lot of cash to throw around a chip and new performence exaust system should give you a few ponies :D some new gears wouldn't hurt either. Those are the most inexpensive mods I can think of right now.

just my $.02

Good luck with your upgrades let us know how it pans out :cheers:

maximumrebel1 Enthusiast

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Alright I appreciate the advice I have another question Hypertech power programer or Diablo Predator. Also how much power will they give me compared to the westers. Thanks.

99Silver6.0 Senior Enthusiast

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Alright I appreciate the advice I have another question Hypertech power programer or Diablo Predator. Also how much power will they give me compared to the westers. Thanks.

I think MR ZR2 Man nees a new board to post on. All I ever see him do is harass people on this site.

 

Diablo Predator would be a far cry better than the Hypertech. Its hard to say how much of a gain you sill see. But you will be able to tell a difference. BUT, a custom tune such as a Westers or Nelsons will yield far greater results!

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I think MR ZR2 Man nees a new board to post on.  All I ever see him do is harass people on this site.

So its ok for maximumrebel1 to slam my truck but I can't slam his? That seems fair.

OK, ok. I guess I didnt read that part. I retract my comment then dude.

maximumrebel1 Enthusiast

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Not to rehash it but I never bashed his truck. He was the one saying that I was :crackup: ing. Anyway I defintly would not retract the comment you made. But if the quarrel is over then thats cool with me. Just for the record I think Zr2's truck is pretty sweet a 350 with a lot of mods is never bad. Just settin it straight. Vote for Bush :cheers: By the way thanks for the help.

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