Matt J

I might consider it before I went with heads and a cam, but at this point I'm not planning on putting that kind of money into the motor. A couple years down the road you never know. I like the idea of using the tow haul mode to have two different settings. Thanx for the advise.

I plan on doing mostly simple bolt ons. A custom tune, CAI and Long Tube headers (possibly E-fans). Mild by most standards, I want the truck to be more fun to drive than stock and get better economy in the process. Heads and a Cam might be a couple years down the road or maybe nothing depending on how the first wave of mods satisfies my itch. I won't be going to NOS, Turbo or S/C ever. Like I said I tow with the truck (moderate loads), so I don't want to do any mods that will effect it's towability.

I read that in order to reduce 100% of the torque management you should also count on beefing your 4L60 transmission with shift kits and billet servos, etc... My question is this...I have a 1500HD with a 4L80E stock transmission. Does anyone think I would have a problem removing 100% of the Torque management with the stock transmission? If so what upgrades would be nessasary? I think I'd be looking into a Transgo Kit anyway, but just want to make sure I won't be hurting my transmission. I don't plan on adding any forced induction or anything, maybe a custom tune, air box and E-fans to start with an exhaust upgrade down the road. I would say very conservative mods. I tow boats from 3000-6000 pounds with my truck in the summer, other wise it's a commuter, handling light loads in the bed from time to time. Probably a question for another post, but what would a 2600RPM converter do for me? Thanks

Too bad about the "painted" graphics, if it was a stock exterior it would be easier to sell. IMO

Building a motor with the following: stock displacement no forced induction stock injectors (for the sake of fuel economy) stock TC (I may need some help on that one as too what effects going to a higher stall converter will have on towing and everyday mileage/driveablity) A mild cam L92 Heads L76 Intake Long Tube Headers, CAI, Catback And a mail order tune Would a motor like this make 500HP @ the crank? (If not what numbers would you expect?) Would the stock tranny have any problems with it? How quick would this build be in the 1/4 mile on a Silverado SS AWD? I know a SC would probably be the best way to go to maintain streetability and increase HP, but just wondering what a combo like this would do? Obviously I didn't go into great detail, but just touching on the major items. Maybe this type of build has been there done that, links to articles or posts would be appreciated.

I used the search function, but didn't find the answer to my question. Thanks for the welcome.

Is there measurable gains in MPG when switching to electric fans? Specifically on the AWD SS's.

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