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Hey folks, just joined up. Gotta say that the posts are great, what a wealth of information. I hope that my time in aftermarket accesories and performance mods can be helpful.

 

I just got a 91 GMC Sierra C1500 Single Cab/Long Bed. Looking to do A LOT of modifications. Just been doing some research so far, but here are my first mods planned:

 

Flowtech shortie headers (painted) was going to go with the Gibson, but maybe later on, too pricey for me currently.

 

2 1/2" at header flange up to down to 3" Inlet/Outlet Hooker Aeroforce Mufflers, with old style turndown Trans Am exhaust tips set up with side exit before rear wheels.

 

I have been checking out the Bear front brake kit and the Rear Disc Conversio, but d@mn they're pricey. :cheers: Got any suggestions for something comparable, looking for 13" front rotors with dual piston calipers and 11" rear rotors with a single piston caliper?

 

After that probably the Belltech 3" front / 4" rear drop kit.

 

A Reflexxion Cowl Hood

 

Lund Moon Visor

 

Window vents

 

LED tail lights

 

20" wheels w/ low profile tires (probably Pirrelli) to maintain stock aspect ratio.

 

Probably the Vortec head swap. Is that really worth another 50 HP?

 

And then we will get started on the interior. I will be sure to keep every one notified of updates and pics. I will have a pic album on my Yahoo page (also mecaniclynlcined). Be patient though, I am both a broke @ss dude and a slacker. I have had the headers and the mufflers for 2 weeks now and still haven't got them put on. HOPEFULLY we will get the exhaust put away within the next week.

 

Stay tuned, and Id be glad to hear ideas or suggestions, nothing is set in stone as of yet and since I am on a "budget" (or cheap as my wife likes to say), if you have a suggestion for cheaper products other than what I am looking at, I am more than willing to check them out.

 

Till next time.... :rolleyes:

OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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Hey folks, just joined up. Gotta say that the posts are great, what a wealth of information. I hope that my time in aftermarket accesories and performance mods can be helpful.

 

I just got a 91 GMC Sierra C1500 Single Cab/Long Bed. Looking to do A LOT of modifications. Just been doing some research so far, but here are my first mods planned:

 

Flowtech shortie headers (painted) was going to go with the Gibson, but maybe later on, too pricey for me currently.

 

2 1/2" at header flange up to down to 3" Inlet/Outlet Hooker Aeroforce Mufflers, with old style turndown Trans Am exhaust tips set up with side exit before rear wheels.

 

I have been checking out the Bear front brake kit and the Rear Disc Conversio, but d@mn they're pricey.  :D  Got any suggestions for something comparable, looking for 13" front rotors with dual piston calipers and 11" rear rotors with a single piston caliper?

 

After that probably the Belltech 3" front / 4" rear drop kit.

 

A Reflexxion Cowl Hood

 

Lund Moon Visor

 

Window vents

 

LED tail lights

 

20" wheels w/ low profile tires (probably Pirrelli) to maintain stock aspect ratio.

 

Probably the Vortec head swap. Is that really worth another 50 HP?

 

And then we will get started on the interior. I will be sure to keep every one notified of updates and pics. I will have a pic album on my Yahoo page (also mecaniclynlcined). Be patient though, I am both a broke @ss dude and a slacker. I have had the headers and the mufflers for 2 weeks now and still haven't got them put on. HOPEFULLY we will get the exhaust put away within the next week.

 

Stay tuned, and Id be glad to hear ideas or suggestions, nothing is set in stone as of yet and since I am on a "budget" (or cheap as my wife likes to say), if you have a suggestion for cheaper products other than what I am looking at, I am more than willing to check them out.

 

Till next time.... :rolleyes:

 

 

 

 

Sounds like you got yourself quite the project truck. First thing I'd do is swap the grille for a black 454SS style. I think those are really clean lookin' on the pre-94.

 

As for the Vortec heads. IMO its not really worth the minimal gain. I'd say just swap the motor out for a 95-98 Gen 5.7, but thats really a lot more trouble than its worth also. Best bet maybe finding an LT1 or buying a crate 5.7 crate from GM then swapping intake, heads ect. Or heck, get you a 7.4L from a 92-93 454SS.

 

As we like to say here on GM-Trucks...you truck doesn't exist, unless you post pictures :cheers::cheers:

pwall Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds like that's going to be one nice truck!

 

As in the previous post.....

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Thanks for the welcome folks. Well, I guess I better show it off a little since "it doesn't exist unless there are pictures". So...I got a couple of picks loaded up on the registry page.

 

I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on the projects and mods that I do (with pics). You can check out my yahoo photoalbum for more detailed pics of the mods in the near future. First step is going to be fixing that friggin leaky exhaust :banghead:

 

After that who knows what I'll do next :thumbs: . One step at a time though :cheers:

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