Aftermarket modification numbers? HP/TQ/MPG
October 11th, 2006, 6:21 PM
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RE: Aftermarket modification numbers? HP/TQ/MPG
Yeah the weight I put in was 7000. Biglg I did see the volant system, the only thing is that I didn't want the intake tube to extend down to the bottom. Here in Texas I go hunting a lot and sometimes go thru some low water crossings. I don't want to suck in any water. I wish they made a good looking aluminum tube for the Air raid....oh well. Yeah I have a buddy here that can get me the superchips at cost which I think maybe at 350. Ebay sounds good just don't know what I would be getting, since the program is downloaded from the internet to the flashpaq after you get it....then downloaded into the Tahoe. Who knows what you get from ebay, but of course I don't usually buy much from ebay.
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October 11th, 2006, 11:53 PM
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7000 lb is close to the gross vehicle weight. Several sources I found say it is 5537 lb. I assume that's no passengers and full tank. I plan to use 5700 lb until I can get to a scale.
October 12th, 2006, 12:27 AM
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RE: Aftermarket modification numbers? HP/TQ/MPG
Shark,
Where did you see that the weight is 5537? If that is the case then I need to adjust the weight. That may be causing the high numbers[sm=jawdrop.gif]
Where did you see that the weight is 5537? If that is the case then I need to adjust the weight. That may be causing the high numbers[sm=jawdrop.gif]
October 12th, 2006, 12:51 AM
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Yeah that's why I mentioned it. Saw it in several different writeups in newspapers.
I would expect that if the G-Tech thinks you are pulling an extra 1300 lb, then it would give you a higher hp and torque reading.
I would expect that if the G-Tech thinks you are pulling an extra 1300 lb, then it would give you a higher hp and torque reading.
October 12th, 2006, 6:07 PM
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The GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of my 4x4 is 7300. That's the most it is rated to carry and the actual weight is going to be way less.
Car and Driver listed their LTZ 4x4 at 5840lbs
Car and Driver listed their LTZ 4x4 at 5840lbs
October 12th, 2006, 11:48 PM
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RE: Aftermarket modification numbers? HP/TQ/MPG
Well I adjusted my vehicle weight and tried it out. I didn't exactly get a straight away, but I did get numbers for 0-60 along with HP/TQ. 0-60 @7.48 sec HP- 350 and TQ- 402 ft/lbs. I think that sounds better.
October 13th, 2006, 1:28 AM
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Appreciating that the brochure is not a great technical resource, you can get a good idea of empty vehicle weight by subtracting max load from gross vehicle weight.
October 13th, 2006, 1:31 AM
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Agree. Haven't read all of the inst. yet but do they mention if the hp figure is rear wheel? I would think it would be based on how they derive it.