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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:33 AM
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thnaks guys this thing is great so far
hood deflector and bed liner already in too
goes for exhaust tonight
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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Tune it man, tighten the shift points and add some timing. I bet Don could get a kick butt tune set up for you to.

hahaha This is gonna rock.
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
Tune it man, tighten the shift points and add some timing. I bet Don could get a kick butt tune set up for you to.

hahaha This is gonna rock.
well he does have unliminited truck now

just dont think this is gonna stop the modding on the camaro shes still first priority
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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A catback and a tune would be enough for me on a truck like that, I'd wanna keep it comfortable and quiet. If I was to do anything big it would have to be an STS kit, I'd keep the manifolds in place and everything else in one peice. Just a little boost in power.
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
If I was to do anything big it would have to be an STS kit, I'd keep the manifolds in place and everything else in one peice. Just a little boost in power.
your not the first to tell me that joe someone already is pusing for that
maybe within the next few years but we will see. after the exhaust , tune all im gonna do is tint and tonneau anyway for this year. then its time to switch funds to the camaro
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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Nice Truck!! How many F-bodies weight can it tow at once?
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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Nice Truck!! How many F-bodies weight can it tow at once?
id say one broken one
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Good! You're tow bitch now. So you might as well sell the Z.

P.S you should put something about the Olds in your sig. I'm going to miss that beast!
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tracer X
Good! You're tow bitch now. So you might as well sell the Z.

P.S you should put something about the Olds in your sig. I'm going to miss that beast!
sell??? no way i havent even taken you down at the track yet
i am however elimintaed from the winter beater races
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tracer X
Good! You're tow bitch now. So you might as well sell the Z.

P.S you should put something about the Olds in your sig. I'm going to miss that beast!

Theres still one beast left, mines going strong with only 46k on her.

Sweet truck keith, I must say a little timing and shift point changes and the fun begins. Sue was all" Trucks shifting funny" Told her to keep her friggin foot out of it
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Keith sweet truck
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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thanks matt hows your tahoe doing?

Originally Posted by PurEvl
Theres still one beast left, mines going strong with only 46k on her.

Sweet truck keith, I must say a little timing and shift point changes and the fun begins. Sue was all" Trucks shifting funny" Told her to keep her friggin foot out of it
thanks mike, thats good to know too seeing how you were the guina pig for it. ask her why shes nailing it
just keep that olds name undefeatead thats a must
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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How did you get the 5.3 Keith, I option out a 1500 on Chevy's site and only see the 4.8 then I option out a 1500 Z71 and dont see your motor there either.
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
How did you get the 5.3 Keith, I option out a 1500 on Chevy's site and only see the 4.8 then I option out a 1500 Z71 and dont see your motor there either.
no idea what your talking about joe? most 1500's have a 5.3
must have missed it somewhere 1100 dollar option
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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It was probaly on the next page of options.
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
How did you get the 5.3 Keith, I option out a 1500 on Chevy's site and only see the 4.8 then I option out a 1500 Z71 and dont see your motor there either.
joe my 2003 blue tahoe, is a 5.3
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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I found out what happened, the base engine for the LS package comes with the 4.8
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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yea base engine would be the 4.8 that what was in my old gmc which wasnt to bad that was a reg cab short bed i do think the 5.3 definetly is alot torquer than that was though
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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the truck looks sweet keith. im hopin to pick up one myself after i got the car all payed for
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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Turbo and a tune.nough said
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