Got my new truck today!

[moregrip]

Here's the Rundown: Paid straight Invoice + $3000 in rebates + GMAC financing.

 

2005 Silverado 2500HD, Extended Cab, LT, Silver Birch Metallic!, Medium Gray Interior, 4l80e, LQ4, 10.50" Full Floating (G80) Rear Diff with 4.10's!, and yes its a 2WD .

 

My observations after 265 miles.

 

First: the obvious, the new hood and grill, especially in this color; the new grill looks absolutely awesome, no need for billet inserts, it does need a chrome bow-tie though.

 

Second: LT option is pimp, the seats are heated, with lumbar and side bolster adjustments. DL3's, On Star, Auto Climate, Sliding rear window, Bose, yada yada yada.

 

Last: The important s**t.................

1. The stock exhaust sounds more aggressive than my 03, no question, it sounds bad ass stock, no joke!

2. No E-fans, HD still uses the clutch fan

3. No rear drum brakes, HD still uses the twin piston Discs

4. 4.10's!! OMFG! These are Awesome, it keeps the 4l80e in the sweet spot more often, response is greatly improved over the 3.73's, I can't say how happy I am with these gears.

5. Because of the lighter weight (i.e. going from a CC to a EC, and 4x4 to 2wd) and with the 4.10's over the 3.73's, this thing really scoots! I am thoroughly impressed! I've only gone half throttle and up to 3000rpms and I can really tell a difference. I wouldn't be surprised at all if there are a few more stock ponies under the hood either, still rated at 300hp/360tq. The tail pipe is also slightly larger.

6. I can't put my finger on it but the engine bay looks less cluttered, like it has more room, somethings different, I'll have to figure that out tomorrow though when theres light.

7. gotta love those stock aluminium alcoa wheels!

8. I was 100% convinced this thing would handle like s**t, WRONG!, It actually rides down the freeway better than my 1500HD did and doesn't pogo like the CC did. I am floored this brick of a truck rides as nice as it does.

 

That's it for now, I'll need to wash and wax it tomorrow. Maybe some show and tell

 

did I mention the new front end looks

[THE BIGPUNN]

congrats on your new truck. i tell ya, i love the look of the new chevy 3/4 and 1 tons! if my wife wouldnt kill me, i probably would look into a 3/4 ton chevy dmax. anyway, enjoy your truck.

[moregrip]

congrats on your new truck. i tell ya, i love the look of the new chevy 3/4 and 1 tons! if my wife wouldnt kill me, i probably would look into a 3/4 ton chevy dmax.  anyway, enjoy your truck.

 

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thanks for the congrats

[Truckman031]

Congrats on the new truck. I really like the silver birth color and the new front end.

[99silveradoz71]

Sounds good, friends got a silver birch and I would've gone with the same if I were to upgrade

[moregrip]

Did my first oil/filter change last night at 264 miles, and 7.7 hrs. Went with Valvoline 5w-30, an AC Delco PF59, and a new drain pan bolt gasket. I used the petroleum based oil, no synthetic, yet.

Some might think it's to soon, I've just always liked to flush my oil system several times during the break-in period.

[LARSONEM]

Did my first oil/filter change last night at 264 miles, and 7.7 hrs. Went with Valvoline 5w-30, an AC Delco PF59, and a new drain pan bolt gasket. I used the petroleum based oil, no synthetic, yet.

Some might think it's to soon, I've just always liked to flush my oil system several times during the break-in period.

 

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264 miles and you are already doing an oil change??? I'd say that's a little overkill. 3000 miles maybe, but certainly not before then.

[Machine]

Congrats on the new HD!

 

No worries on the premature oil change. I change all of my new engines oil at 1500 miles, and I go straight to synthetic.

[Kgry]

Sounds like a sweet truck! I don't think any of the trucks come with an e-fan. Also, I don't know about pre-04's but my engine bay does definately not look cluttered. Lot's of room for a supercharger

[moregrip]

Sounds like a sweet truck! I don't think any of the trucks come with an e-fan. Also, I don't know about pre-04's but my engine bay does definately not look cluttered. Lot's of room for a supercharger 

 

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Yes exactly! plenty of room for a SC!

[moregrip]

Congrats on the new HD!

 

No worries on the premature oil change. I change all of my new engines oil at 1500 miles, and I go straight to synthetic.

 

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yeah, I've always done it like that and no worries.