silverado777 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I have a 2005 silverado 2wheel drive with a 5.3l, 3.73's, cai, throttlebody spacer, msd wires, lt headers, no cat's, with 3'' flowmaster exhaust, comp cams 208/212 .554/.558 on a 115lsa, 1.75 roller rockers, and a custom tune. I have good mid and upper power. However, my truck def lacks it in the pants when it comes to take off. I haven't had my tune updated since the cam. I'll be getting that done soon, so I hope that will help. Anyone have any sugestions, or am I only looking at gears? I am rolling on 285/50/20's and I can barley chrip them on a hard take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 torque converter, shift kit and upgraded trans cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 torque converter, shift kit and upgraded trans cooler What size torque converter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 What size torque converter? Whats the powerband range of your cam? that will tell ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 torque converter, shift kit and upgraded trans cooler that seems like a very mild cam, I would think 2800+ stall plus would be fine.......don't forget billet servos and alluminum accumulator pistons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 that seems like a very mild cam, I would think 2800+ stall plus would be fine.......don't forget billet servos and alluminum accumulator pistons and get rid of the blowmaster and TB spacer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion201 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 and get rid of the blowmaster and TB spacer.. and stupid, ha! Also, add a Radix and you'll have a torque monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 and get rid of the blowmaster and TB spacer.. I've been meaning to take the TB spacer out but I lost the shorter bolts and haven't ad a chance to go to Ace and get some. What's wrong with the Flowmaster??? What muffler is better?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 I've been meaning to take the TB spacer out but I lost the shorter bolts and haven't ad a chance to go to Ace and get some. What's wrong with the Flowmaster??? What muffler is better?? Flowmasters are known for killing low end torque, Magnaflow is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Flowmasters are known for killing low end torque, Magnaflow is the way to go. Magna what... no... Flowmasters sound better even if you do lose torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanbone Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Magna what... no... Flowmasters sound better even if you do lose torque I agree 100%. I can't wait to get rid of my gibson and get the flowmasters on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Flowmasters are known for killing low end torque, Magnaflow is the way to go. I could be wrong, but doesn't more back pressure (restriction) give you better torque and less back pressure (no restriction) give you more horse power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I could be wrong, but doesn't more back pressure (restriction) give you better torque and less back pressure (no restriction) give you more horse power? For the most part, but from tests flows seem to have a little bit less on the numbers than magnaflows... I went with sound that i enjoy more than what made the most power.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006_superado Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I agree 100%. I can't wait to get rid of my gibson and get the flowmasters on!!! cant beat the sound of pacesetter's running through full dual 3" flowmaster super 40 exhaust! at least imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) IMHO Flowmasters sound HORRIBLE on the LS motors. . . . . and for those of you who say LT's no cats and 18" Magnaflow isnt loud or doesnt sound good. . . .i dont know what to tell yea Edited July 7, 2008 by 12'SROCK (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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