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TXvortec350 · 11-26-2003, 07:47 PM

Yes westers will send you another PCM at no charge if you evr do any other bolton.Ive done it once and I was not charged for anything,I did a gear swap and I need it programmed for 3.90's instead of 3.42's.

97Chebbie · 11-26-2003, 10:43 PM

Thank you guys for all your input. Looks like I'm gonna get the volant intake, Thorley headers (they come w/ the y-pipe, correct?), and Wester's PCM. In that order, but as cash permits.

After that, who knows?

PS: Just wanted to know....throttle body spacer or new throttle body? The CFM Tech bored out trottle body looks nice.

97Chebbie · 11-26-2003, 11:52 PM

Reburns are subject to a $45.00 shipping and handling fee as of November 01/2003. A quote from Wester's website. Still better than $150 though. Also, I just checked out the order form. They really do customize for ANY addon. Man, I can't wait til I've get an intake and headers and the new PCM! Just gotta get the cash and I'm good to go

!

PS: I'd like to get some input on some of the settings you guys used on the Wester's (mostly transmission and torque managemanent settings) and...what is torque management? Thx!

91_bowtie · 11-27-2003, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by 97Chebbie
Anyone know about the legality of running w/out a cat convertor in Oklahoma?

Removing a convertor from a vehicle originally equipped with one from the factory is against FEDERAL LAW.

vortec stroker · 11-27-2003, 04:42 AM

Yes sir officer.....

97Chebbie · 11-27-2003, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by vortec stroker
Yes sir officer.....

Well, he was only aswering my question though. still sounded like the cop from Smokey and the Bandit On another note, I checked out those Vigilante torque convertors. Pretty nice

So, they are custom made for your specific application?

97Chebbie · 11-27-2003, 12:32 PM

Just got an email from Lyndon at Wester's. Great guy! He answered the day after I emailed. Nice service! Can't wait to order my parts and the new PCM!

Almost makes ya wanna throw down on some forced induction, if it weren't for the $$.

97Chebbie · 11-27-2003, 12:52 PM

Just thought about this, but what brands of synthetic oils do most of you guys use, if any? I'm looking at Castrol, Mobil 1, and Amsoil. Any one better than the other and what is the usual service life (for a daily driver)? Thx again! I've also seen brands like Redline and Royal Purple advertised on Performance TV shows. Are they really worth it or overkill for a non/rarely-raced engine?

91_bowtie · 11-28-2003, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vortec stroker
Yes sir officer.....

He asked a question, and I answered it.

97Chebbie · 11-28-2003, 12:20 AM

Just kidding w/ ya anyways...at least I was.

Talk to ya later. Thx for the input though!

TXvortec350 · 11-28-2003, 01:34 AM

Amsoil no doubt.Mobil1 is great but not as good as amsoil

97Chebbie · 11-28-2003, 11:45 AM

Looks like I'm going to make the switch to synthetic Amsoil 10W-30. Between that and the 91 octane tuning I'll eventually get done by Wester's, my engine will probably run better than new.

TXvortec350 · 11-28-2003, 08:40 PM

Oh yeah it will run much much better,especially with the westers tuning.

97Chebbie · 11-28-2003, 09:16 PM

Would I get good results adding a tb spacer along w/ my Volant intake and a CFM Tech tb blade? Thx! Also, any votes to make this a sticky thread? It's got a lot more info than those other threads for the 99-up trucks.

TXvortec350 · 11-28-2003, 09:28 PM

You will notice a little bit more lowend if you get the helix throttlebody spacer with your volant intake.You just have to find some longer bolts so they will go down in the upperintake manifold to hold the volant tube on.I would do it along with your volant intake.

vortec stroker · 11-28-2003, 10:29 PM

Why would you buy a TB blade when you can just rip off the aluminum flap that comes stock with it??? I just ripped mine off and covered the holes with epoxy. Much eaier, and essentially free.

97Chebbie · 11-28-2003, 10:53 PM

Thinking about electric fans in the future. I'm going w/ either Flex-a-lite or Perma-Cool. Is one better that the other, I know the Perma-cool costs more. It looks like most of you guys use Flex-a-lite. Does it come wired w/ a harness and good instructions? Lemme know. Thx!

97Chebbie · 12-01-2003, 07:42 PM

91 or 93 octane tuning for Wester's? How much difference is there?

TXvortec350 · 12-01-2003, 08:25 PM

If 93 octane gas is available in your area then I would get 93 tuning.

97Chebbie · 12-02-2003, 04:30 PM

Thx for the info.

11-26-2003, 07:47 PM	#41
TXvortec350 formerly fordsmoker Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Member ID: 4235 Pics: My Gallery Location: houston,tx Age: 25 Posts: 952	Yes westers will send you another PCM at no charge if you evr do any other bolton.Ive done it once and I was not charged for anything,I did a gear swap and I need it programmed for 3.90's instead of 3.42's. 06 Crewcab 2wd 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners,4.10,comp cam,Yank,longtubes,Heads and much more TXvortec350 AKA Wheatley 03 Tahoe 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners

11-26-2003, 10:43 PM	#42
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Thank you guys for all your input. Looks like I'm gonna get the volant intake, Thorley headers (they come w/ the y-pipe, correct?), and Wester's PCM. In that order, but as cash permits. After that, who knows? PS: Just wanted to know....throttle body spacer or new throttle body? The CFM Tech bored out trottle body looks nice. 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

11-26-2003, 11:52 PM	#43
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Reburns are subject to a $45.00 shipping and handling fee as of November 01/2003. A quote from Wester's website. Still better than $150 though. Also, I just checked out the order form. They really do customize for ANY addon. Man, I can't wait til I've get an intake and headers and the new PCM! Just gotta get the cash and I'm good to go ! PS: I'd like to get some input on some of the settings you guys used on the Wester's (mostly transmission and torque managemanent settings) and...what is torque management? Thx! 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

11-27-2003, 04:42 AM	#45
vortec stroker Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2003 Member ID: 5776 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bakersfield Age: 26 Posts: 410	Yes sir officer..... 97 Silverado ECSB 383, ported vortec heads, LT4 Hot Cam Kit, Vmax Spacer, Ed Wright tuning, Thorley headers,Vig 2800 Converter, Duals w/ X-pipe and Magnaflows - 330.5 RWHP, 381.1 RWTQ unlocked w/ stock poppet injectors- 13.632 @ 98.94 w/ 1.90 60'

11-27-2003, 12:32 PM	#47
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Just got an email from Lyndon at Wester's. Great guy! He answered the day after I emailed. Nice service! Can't wait to order my parts and the new PCM! Almost makes ya wanna throw down on some forced induction, if it weren't for the $$. 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

11-27-2003, 12:52 PM	#48
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Just thought about this, but what brands of synthetic oils do most of you guys use, if any? I'm looking at Castrol, Mobil 1, and Amsoil. Any one better than the other and what is the usual service life (for a daily driver)? Thx again! I've also seen brands like Redline and Royal Purple advertised on Performance TV shows. Are they really worth it or overkill for a non/rarely-raced engine? 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

11-28-2003, 12:20 AM	#50
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Just kidding w/ ya anyways...at least I was. Talk to ya later. Thx for the input though! 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

11-28-2003, 01:34 AM	#51
TXvortec350 formerly fordsmoker Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Member ID: 4235 Pics: My Gallery Location: houston,tx Age: 25 Posts: 952	Amsoil no doubt.Mobil1 is great but not as good as amsoil 06 Crewcab 2wd 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners,4.10,comp cam,Yank,longtubes,Heads and much more TXvortec350 AKA Wheatley 03 Tahoe 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners

11-28-2003, 11:45 AM	#52
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Looks like I'm going to make the switch to synthetic Amsoil 10W-30. Between that and the 91 octane tuning I'll eventually get done by Wester's, my engine will probably run better than new. 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

11-28-2003, 08:40 PM	#53
TXvortec350 formerly fordsmoker Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Member ID: 4235 Pics: My Gallery Location: houston,tx Age: 25 Posts: 952	Oh yeah it will run much much better,especially with the westers tuning. 06 Crewcab 2wd 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners,4.10,comp cam,Yank,longtubes,Heads and much more TXvortec350 AKA Wheatley 03 Tahoe 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners

11-28-2003, 09:16 PM	#54
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Would I get good results adding a tb spacer along w/ my Volant intake and a CFM Tech tb blade? Thx! Also, any votes to make this a sticky thread? It's got a lot more info than those other threads for the 99-up trucks. 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

11-28-2003, 09:28 PM	#55
TXvortec350 formerly fordsmoker Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Member ID: 4235 Pics: My Gallery Location: houston,tx Age: 25 Posts: 952	You will notice a little bit more lowend if you get the helix throttlebody spacer with your volant intake.You just have to find some longer bolts so they will go down in the upperintake manifold to hold the volant tube on.I would do it along with your volant intake. 06 Crewcab 2wd 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners,4.10,comp cam,Yank,longtubes,Heads and much more TXvortec350 AKA Wheatley 03 Tahoe 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners

11-28-2003, 10:29 PM	#56
vortec stroker Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2003 Member ID: 5776 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bakersfield Age: 26 Posts: 410	Why would you buy a TB blade when you can just rip off the aluminum flap that comes stock with it??? I just ripped mine off and covered the holes with epoxy. Much eaier, and essentially free. 97 Silverado ECSB 383, ported vortec heads, LT4 Hot Cam Kit, Vmax Spacer, Ed Wright tuning, Thorley headers,Vig 2800 Converter, Duals w/ X-pipe and Magnaflows - 330.5 RWHP, 381.1 RWTQ unlocked w/ stock poppet injectors- 13.632 @ 98.94 w/ 1.90 60'

11-28-2003, 10:53 PM	#57
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Thinking about electric fans in the future. I'm going w/ either Flex-a-lite or Perma-Cool. Is one better that the other, I know the Perma-cool costs more. It looks like most of you guys use Flex-a-lite. Does it come wired w/ a harness and good instructions? Lemme know. Thx! 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

12-01-2003, 07:42 PM	#58
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	91 or 93 octane tuning for Wester's? How much difference is there? 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

12-01-2003, 08:25 PM	#59
TXvortec350 formerly fordsmoker Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Member ID: 4235 Pics: My Gallery Location: houston,tx Age: 25 Posts: 952	If 93 octane gas is available in your area then I would get 93 tuning. 06 Crewcab 2wd 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners,4.10,comp cam,Yank,longtubes,Heads and much more TXvortec350 AKA Wheatley 03 Tahoe 5.3 Wheatley tune using HPTuners

12-02-2003, 04:30 PM	#60
97Chebbie A Moment In The Life Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Member ID: 10319 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owasso, OK / Norman, OK Age: 23 Posts: 2,605	Thx for the info. 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 5.7L, MSD 6A and Blaster Coil using Super Conductor wires, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, Volant Intake. Amsoil 5w-30 synthetic oil, and Wester's 93 Hot Tune.

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