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Old 07-24-2003, 05:48 PM   #1
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Power mods of 99-02 5.3 V8
This is a list i have started to create of the mods the we can do to the 5.3 V8 (and 4.8 in most cases). please feel free to add to this list or comment on the parts. The prices posted are not the cheapest i found, by no means, just a bais to go by.

I did not add any transmission items yet. If you would like to see such items, just say so and i'll start the research.

Air Management
UPD Air intake kit $239-$269
AIRAID Air Intake Kit $262
GRANATELLI Enclosed Cold Air Intake $232
K&N Generation II Air Intake Kit $255
VOLANT Premium Cool Air System $296.00
POWERAID Throttle Body Spacer $100
JET Powr-Flo Throttle Body Spacer $98
Programmers
HYPERTECH Power Programmer III $339
DiabloSport Predator programmer $419
SUPERCHIPS GM Max Micro Tuner $378
Cooling
FLEX-A-LITE Dual 15-inch Electric Puller Fan, 5500 CFM $443
PERMA-COOL Cool Pack II 13inch Dual Electric Fan Unit $578
HYPERTECH 160° Thermostat $48
HYPERTECH 180° Thermostat $48
Engine
AUTO SPECIALTIES Two Pulley Set for GM Modular Engines $237
ASP Underdrive Pulleys $249
SLP Camshaft Kit (c+s+r+l) $795
Exhaust
AEP-JBA Heavy 14 Gauge Nickel-Chrome Plated Steel Header $476
AEP-JBA Heavy 14 Gauge Silver Ceramic Coated Steel Header $630
EDELBROCK Nickel/Chromium Plated Shorty Header $294
BORLA Stainless Steel Headers $626
GIBSON Heavy 14 Gauge Nickel-Chrome Plated Steel Header $399
GIBSON Ceramic Coated Shorty Header $307
CORSA Catback exhaust system $680
Ignition
AEP-JBA 8mm Custom Fit Power Cables $52
NOLOGY HotWire Spark Plug Wires $266
TAYLOR 8mm Spiro Pro Ignition Wire Set $46
TAYLOR Thundervolt 50 Ultimate Performance Racing Wires (LS1 Vortec Engines Only) $77
MAGNECOR 8.5mm Spark Plug Wire Set $80
Drivetrain
YANK Truck Thruster 3000 $739
TRANSGO 4L60e shift kit $110
B&M 24,000 GVW SuperCooler $65
Superior Overdrive Super Servo 4L60E $69
Superior Super Servo 4L60E $79.00
Blue Plate Deluxe Performance Rebuild Kit 4L60E $379.95



*see www.superchargersonline.com for forced induction items*

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Old 07-24-2003, 06:10 PM   #2
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Excellent work Demon!

Feel free to add to the list, gentlemen. I only ask that you keep it in the format above and that there be no a$$clowning of this thread. I will not hesitate to edit/delete.

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Old 07-28-2003, 04:30 PM   #3
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not sure how you wanted to break it down if you have tranny stuff to list...


--Engine--
MAGNECOR 8.5mm Spark Plug Wire Set $79.99
CORSA Catback exhaust system $679.99
VOLANT Cold Air intake $279.99
SLP Camshaft Kit (c+s+r+l) $795
Predator Programmer $419
ASP Underdrive Pulleys $249

--Transmission--
YANK Truck Thruster 3000 $739
TRANSGO 4L60e shift kit $109.99
B&M 24,000 GVW SuperCooler $64.99
2002 GMC Sierra Z71 5.3L
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Old 07-29-2003, 10:50 AM   #4
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not sure how you wanted to break it down if you have tranny stuff to list...


--Engine--
MAGNECOR 8.5mm Spark Plug Wire Set $79.99
CORSA Catback exhaust system $679.99
VOLANT Cold Air intake $279.99
SLP Camshaft Kit (c+s+r+l) $795
Predator Programmer $419
ASP Underdrive Pulleys $249

--Transmission--
YANK Truck Thruster 3000 $739
TRANSGO 4L60e shift kit $109.99
B&M 24,000 GVW SuperCooler $64.99

Thanks! list is updated.

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Old 07-29-2003, 12:39 PM   #5
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and since I just got these today :) :
Drivetrain
Superior Overdrive Super Servo 4L60E $69
Superior Super Servo 4L60E $79.00
Blue Plate Deluxe Performance Rebuild Kit 4L60E $379.95
2002 GMC Sierra Z71 5.3L
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Old 08-10-2003, 07:55 PM   #6
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Arizona Speed and Marine Headers.... $750

alot of other stuff here as well: http://store.yahoo.com/azspeed/arspandmagmt.html
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Old 09-04-2003, 12:23 AM   #7
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How about these:

http://www.dynatechheaders.com/chevysupermaxx.html
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2003 Silverado LS 4.8 5-Speed.
VOLANT w/ Ram-Air Scoop, Westers PCM

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Old 09-04-2003, 03:01 AM   #8
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Old 01-10-2004, 04:17 PM   #9
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rear planet set w/hardend ring and modified sun @ $160
auburn or eaton 8.6" posi ,shims, and bearings @ $500
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Old 01-31-2004, 07:21 AM   #10
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Old 02-23-2004, 08:20 AM   #11
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FlowTech Cat-Back Exhaust for 99-02 GM.

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Old 02-26-2004, 07:05 PM   #12
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So how many of these mods work for the 4.8? I see power mods for the 5.3 and the 4.3 but nothing for a 4.8
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Old 02-27-2004, 11:17 AM   #13
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Old 04-01-2004, 08:59 AM   #14
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So how many of these mods work for the 4.8? I see power mods for the 5.3 and the 4.3 but nothing for a 4.8


99% of 5.3 mods are also avialable of 4.8s

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Old 04-13-2004, 01:56 PM   #15
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Old 04-14-2004, 03:22 AM   #16
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Talking free mods
Dont forget to include free mods.
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Old 04-25-2004, 07:41 PM   #17
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How about westers garage[custom PCM tuning]?
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Old 04-27-2004, 04:54 PM   #18
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Re: free mods
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Dont forget to include free mods.


Free mods? Do tell
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Old 06-07-2004, 10:12 AM   #20
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I know that i'm not posting, but i just got a new 5.3L . I was wondering what is the BEST chip/ programmer to buy for this application? What is the best Air intake system for this? Thanks and great job.
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