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I just bought my 2500HD a couple of weeks ago and started looking for info, when I came across this Forum. Lots of geat information and sounds like a great group of people. I bought the truck to pull my car hauler with this summer and can't hardly wait.

 

Later,

Dave

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bluenote

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Dave-

 

What engine do you have?  If you have the duramax, you can also get tons of good info (and have virtually any questions answered) on the duramax forum at

 

www.thedieselpage.com

 

Enjoy your new truck, I know I'm loving mine!!

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Richard Jones

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Greetings,

 

I found this forum a while ago and find it quite informative and entertaining.  My research prior to purchasing a new vehicle regularly included visits to this forum.  I thank you all for your help.

 

I recently purchased a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD regular cab long bed with four wheel drive, 8.1 liter engine, Allison 5 speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, locking differential-rear axle, trailer hitch platform, skid plate, retractable camper type mirrors, camper/trailer wiring and 3.73 ratio rear axle.

 

It was the last 2001 on the dealer's lot, so I bought it for approximately $8,000 below sticker price.

 

I have added a Magnaflow muffler, K&N fuel injection performance kit, Pioneer stereo made for large GM dash opening, locking tailgate, tailgate weather stripping, Gemsport canopy and the 8100 vortec decal.  I reduced the tire air pressure to 50psi front and 60psi rear.  May let 10psi more out of rear tires.

 

This is the truck I should have had when I was a teenager!  The engine and transmission are a great combination.  I let the truck start rolling from a start before accelerating because it is, after all, a four wheel drive truck, not a muscle car.

 

Anyhow, now I can participate with you folks as I'm registered.  Again, thnak you for your help during my new vehicle research.

 

Richard

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Vette Hauler

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Welcome to the forum dave,BTW what setup is ur truck? :crazy:

Thanks for all the welcomes. My truck is a carry over 2001 that the local Dealer couldn't sell because it was loaded up to much. I just happen to be in the right spot at the right time and got it bought for $9000 under sticker.

2001 2500HD LT Crew Cab short bed

8.1 w/Allison 5 speed auto

4:10 gears

and every option on the list.

 

So far I really like the truck, we have stripped all the rub strips off of it, along with the other ID emblems to give it a more custom look. Cranked up the front end and changed the 245's for 285's. The new Flowmaster 50 series muffler that they designed for the truck will be here next week. I found a place in Florida that had them in stock and they beat Summit's price by $30 bucks, plus cheaper shipping. I plan on reprograming with the HyperTech, but will wait for a few more miles first.

 

We still can't decide on painting the black wheel opening flares or not. I race the Corvette and it about time to start getting it ready for this summer.

 

Later,

Dave

sonjaab Senior Enthusiast

sonjaab

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Dave,

Welcome to GMT.........

Read on and enjoy your new truck !

Hey if your truck has those unpainted

black flairs and you don't like em'

They come right off. Held on with

2 sided sticky tape and the plastic

plugs in the wheel lip. There are NO

HOLES in the side of the body. Just

the ones on the wheel lip...but they

would be there anyway ! I took mine

off the first day !!!!!!!

......Geo

Richard Jones Enthusiast

Richard Jones

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Vette Hauler

 

My rig does not have most options, no power door locks or windows, no bucket or power seats, no electronic transfer case-no nothing except 340HP.

 

It does have the factory black fender flares, which look ok with the white paint job.  Sorta goes with the black antenna, door handles, etc.

 

First day I removed the metallic adhesive signage: "4x4" on rear fender wells and "chevrolet" on the tailgate.  Seems wider with out the advertisement, definitely looks better.

 

Am anxious to see if the K&N FIPK provides a noticeable difference in performance, fuel consumption, etc.  Next week will tell.

 

Richard

derf Enthusiast

derf

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I want to second or third Vette Hauler's vote of appreciation for this forum. I lurked here for about a year and the comments by informed owners heavily influenced my decision to buy GM rather than F*** or D****. I also subscribe to several newsgroups and am disgusted by the lack of civility in responses there. You people are knowledgeable and conciderate of others opinions and experiences. At least I feel I can trust your posts. Congratulations for continuing a great forum site!!!

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

Shaners

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I want to second or third Vette Hauler's vote of appreciation for this forum. I lurked here for about a year and the comments by informed owners heavily influenced my decision to buy GM rather than F*** or D****. I also subscribe to several newsgroups and am disgusted by the lack of civility in responses there. You people are knowledgeable and conciderate of others opinions and experiences. At least I feel I can trust your posts. Congratulations for continuing a great forum site!!!

Thanks for the compliment Derf.  If you have been here for a year, then you've watched us go through the "growing pains".  It's been alot of hard work for the Admin guys (Zane and Josh) but I think they have what will one day be the #1 GM truck site!!!

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