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Old 12-24-2004, 08:46 PM   #32
jmproductions
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Re: Power mods of 99-02 5.3 V8
Well I've done most of this stuff. The thing that made the biggest difference was the cam. I'm running a Lunati 55002. Most of you have automatics so you will need to use a higher stall torque converter to compensate for the slight loss of low end power. Also raising the rev limiter will probably be required to get the most out the extended power band. You can use the stock valvesprings with this model so the cam and supplies will run you around $400. If you tow or do not wish to change the converter I would look for a different cam. There are plenty available from Competition, Crane, Crower and some more I can't think of right now. Anyway a lot of bang for the buck but a lot more work.
2001 Silverado
RCSS 4.8L-5speed: Lunati cam, Superchips prg., K&N, Dynomax 2.5 duals, 180 thermo & efans, Free mods, 4.10 w/Eaton posi & last but not least the TORNADO!
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