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06 Chevy upgrade help...

This is a discussion on 06 Chevy upgrade help... within the Performance forums, part of the General Discussion category; I have a 2006 4x4 Chevy Silverado extended cab, short bed. It has the 5.3L and an automatic. Anyway I ...

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    I have a 2006 4x4 Chevy Silverado extended cab, short bed. It has the 5.3L and an automatic. Anyway I want to do some performance upgrades. I have $700.00 to spend, what should I do..? Thanks

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    Custom tune and exhaust hands down, intake to if you can squeeze it in there or window tint
    Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    Im sure window tint will increase horsepower by about 20%... Anyone know of any shops who do custom tunes in San Diego? Thanks

    1989 C1500, 5.7, 700R4, 5-7" Drop
    1987 Chevy 1 Ton 4x4, 454 TBI, TH400, NP205

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    with the money left after a tune and exhaust(not much) i was trying to think of what you could get smart ass
    Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more

    Soon to come-Efans(waiting install),cowl hood,4.56s,

    RIP Jimmy Hawkins, Im gonna miss you brother
    10/16/1989-10/05/2009

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    Sorry I thought you were being the smart ass...

    1989 C1500, 5.7, 700R4, 5-7" Drop
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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    nope not at all
    Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more

    Soon to come-Efans(waiting install),cowl hood,4.56s,

    RIP Jimmy Hawkins, Im gonna miss you brother
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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    I would say a cable tune from Blackbear Tuning and exhaust...maybe shackles for the back.

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    shackels? its a 06 4x4 the rear already sits higher than the front
    Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    Drop Shackles

    He wants performance...When you are lower to the ground you reduce drag which in turn increases performance??

    Anything else?

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    seen how its a 4x4 and its not getting s/c cammed and fully built, lowering the rear isnt going to do anything performance wise
    Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more

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    RIP Jimmy Hawkins, Im gonna miss you brother
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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    Quote Originally Posted by gwhunter350
    seen how its a 4x4 and its not getting s/c cammed and fully built, lowering the rear isnt going to do anything performance wise
    Reduced body roll, better weight transfer, etc.

    It was just a suggestion...take it for what its worth and move on.

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    How bad is a cam change on these trucks? Is it like a traditional SBC? So a tune would be the best bang for the buck... Thanks

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    Re: 06 Chevy upgrade help...

    Quote Originally Posted by Twiztedmods
    How bad is a cam change on these trucks? Is it like a traditional SBC? So a tune would be the best bang for the buck... Thanks
    Its really easy to change a cam. But when you buy a cam and springs and tune you will have killed your budget.

    Get a custom tune and either long tube headers or a looser torque converter.
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