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September 17th, 2009, 8:43 PM
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2002 Silverado 4.8 power gaining...
I just bought an 02 Silverado with the 4.8 liter v8 with 79xxx miles.. Im very surprised that it comes with 270hp first of all.. 
But im looking for more hp/tq.. Haha I was thinking of putting a K&N filter kit on it, and also getting a programmer.. I am looking for the cheaper side of things tho.. A turbo might come later.. Any suggestions?
But im looking for more hp/tq.. Haha I was thinking of putting a K&N filter kit on it, and also getting a programmer.. I am looking for the cheaper side of things tho.. A turbo might come later.. Any suggestions?
September 17th, 2009, 9:02 PM
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Really? Wow.. That sucks.. Ha What do you think about the programmer? Or do you have any other suggestions?
And what if i cut the muffler off? Cause i already did.. And i havent put pipes running back yet..
And what if i cut the muffler off? Cause i already did.. And i havent put pipes running back yet..
September 18th, 2009, 1:44 PM
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My K&N CAI gave me a lot more power that my programmer.
There are two professional tuners who give you a better chip than reprogramming yourself with a programmer.
Many people like Nelsontune and also Black Bear. They give you a chip programmed to your engine, exhaust, and other specs. Also for a little less that a programmer.
Do a thread search and you'll see people who've had SuperChips,Predators(like me) and others with very little improvement.
The CAI just gives you revs faster than a stock intake. It also robs you of MPG if you use it carelessly.
There are two professional tuners who give you a better chip than reprogramming yourself with a programmer.
Many people like Nelsontune and also Black Bear. They give you a chip programmed to your engine, exhaust, and other specs. Also for a little less that a programmer.
Do a thread search and you'll see people who've had SuperChips,Predators(like me) and others with very little improvement.
The CAI just gives you revs faster than a stock intake. It also robs you of MPG if you use it carelessly.
September 18th, 2009, 3:34 PM
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I just looked at both Black Bears, and Nelsons sites.. And im pretty impressed.. That seems like it would be a lot better way to go than to program myself.. I really appreciate it..
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