Rmsnorton

Hello new guy from wyoming I have a 2007 1500 Silverado classic 4wd. I dont want to build a hot rod I
just want to pep it up, 400 to 450 hp. I want to start with a cam and then and all the bolt ons to geter tuned up right.

Tuskyz28

5.3 or 6.0 ?

Aaron at SDPC

More details on the truck and intended use?

Rmsnorton

It is a 5.3L. I want to lower 2" and it will be a daily driver with 4wd for when the the weather go's to hell. What the hell you want to lower your 4x4 and pep it up, yes! Everyone else is jacking there's with big tires and no power.

Aaron at SDPC

Any plans for an aftermarket torque converter?

Rmsnorton

Yes if it will hello, keeping in mind drivability

Aaron at SDPC

If you plan to do a lot of towing I would recommend against it, but if you occasionally tow, and you're are looking for an impressive gain in performance an aftermarket torque converter is hard to beat. Plus it will help get you into the powerband of the larger camshaft faster. For 5.3s especially trucks I like to stay conservative on the camshaft size so that we make power where you will actually use it. I would like to see you in something like a 212/218 camshaft, and a something like a Yank truck thruster 2600 converter. This converter also retains stock towing capacity.

Rmsnorton

Thanks very good info.Headers and off road exhaust what do you think. The truck is a short box standered cab?

Aaron at SDPC

I would definitely recommend headers, and exhaust to go along with it.

Rmsnorton

Also the heads have the 706 Casting number.

Rmsnorton

Do you have a recommendation for good quality headers and exhaust

Aaron at SDPC

Having your heads ported or purchasing another set of ported 5.3 castings would be a good way to gain another 30-40rwhp.

Aaron at SDPC

Realistically how much are you looking to spend on headers and exhaust? There is a big variation in pricing depending on brand and material.

Rmsnorton

Do you know anyone that has an exchange program for ported heads.

ragtopz28

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The cam Aaron recommended is a great cam for a truck. Look at Speed Engineering for their long tubes...best bang for buck header I have ever seen (I have two sets).

dgann

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A tune and circle D stall really woke my truck up. No race car but fun truck to drive.

dgann

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A tune and stall really woke my 08 RCSB truck up. It's no race car but really fun to drive.