RedSoxNationMT Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I am buying my Grandpa's 2003 SS on the condition that his ashes be driven to the cemetery in it when he dies. He is not currently facing a terminal illness, but is an aging World War II vet, (you may have seen him on the Veteran's Honor Flight to Washington D.C. when the group made national news for taking down barriers and barricades during the shutdown, I'm so proud if him!) I have had my eye on the Lingenfelter TVS1900 Supercharger package since we started talking about him selling it a few years ago. I guess I cam here to see what people think of that and what else I should do to increase performance. I would like him to know how important he and the truck are to me and what better way to show him than increased Horsepower! I am not loaded by any means and am paying cash for the truck, but I have a decent job and I should be able to install the Lingenfelter by Spring (don't feel like driving it to Indiana until then anyway.) I will be browsing forums old and new but does anybody have a link to a good forum possibly with a list of potential upgrades in order of importance or budget allowance that could help me try to figure out what all I want to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentd Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Welcome dude, relatively new myself.....all i can advise is to read through the threads for hours...you WILL find what you are looking for. Lot of amazing builds in here and plenty of discussions on Forced Induction. You definitely came to the right spot. Have fun reading, i have, and more importantly, have fun building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hey Eric. Welcome to the site. You've found the right place for answers about these trucks. Great story about your Grandad and the truck. Study all you can before starting to buy and install parts. Especially major power boosters. If it were me; I would start by beefing up the transmission and you will need to budget for a tune to accommodate the supercharger, (As well as the trans upgrades). Good luck and have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss2haul Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Welcome to the site! Great resource for all things SS! Grandpa sounds like my kind of guy, and what a great way to get a great truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the site sounds like your Grampa's is a cool dude haha. Lots of smart dudes here Edited November 26, 2013 by JC03SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss2haul Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Easy! IS a cool dude! He's still with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Welcome to the site man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnss Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Welcome for Billings Mt. Whats more info on the truck? bone stock as it sits now? what color and how many miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Welcome aboard Eric, great story and way to Honor your Grandfather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovanny Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Just go for the tvs2300 , A big boy blower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Welcome to the site! This site has been on-line for over 10 years now, and there is a wealth of information on just about any topic related to the SS. When I first joined the site, I searched for topics that interested me, and not only found answers, but that led me to other threads where I learned even more. There are excellent how-to threads, performance recommendations, fix-it threads, etc. I agree with Jeff, a great way to honor your Grandfather. My dad was also a WWII vet, served in the Army in the Pacific. Enjoy the SS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbor_SS'n-it Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Awesome story on how you got the truck! Your Grandpa is a great guy and I appreciate his service and will to still fight! Welcome Eric and you will find mostly any info you need here. There are alot of guys with great knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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