5.3 basic mods?

[waxworkz]

ok guess its time to start saving for a BB tune. is there anything close to this in the los angeles area?

 

[Physh1]

BlackBear is in Temecula...

 

[solored]

I just did a AFE CAI, MSD 8.5mm plug wires, and Grantelli MAF sensor, and I kinda did it all at once, added the MAF last, and I noticed a little bit of increase, but more/cleaner throttle response. I only did the MAF because my truck is around the 220000km mark and hasnt had a MAF replace, and picked this one up cheap. But with all 3 mods, I have noticed an increase in MPG, throttle response, more pick up and go, with a bit more power. I also have the SuperChip FlashPaq BUT I am going to be getting the BB tune.

 

[tybardy]

here is my list...


1st - short ram intake (AEM or K&N would be my recomendation, but you can do it for cheaper youself) (roughly $250 - #300 for the name brand shit, about $150 for the DIY)

2nd - straight thru design muffler (not a flowmaster) (roughly $100-$150)

3rd - Tune (Black Bear FTW) ($300 IIRC for the custom cord tune)

4th - headers ($500 for the LPPs or Pacesetters)

5th - electric fans (I forget how much)

6th - retune (w/ black bear, its free)

7th - Cam (depends, but several hundred dollars)

8th - retune

9th - blower (******* expensive)



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oh yea

10th retune (black bear is gonna kill me for offering their retune!)

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BTW - you can have BB do a custom tune without beinng in person....

 

[Frankhenrylee]

I've put throttle body spacers on my last couple of trucks. The Dodge 5.9 got better mileage, but the Chevy 5.7 didn't seem to benefit as much. Has anyone tested one of these out on their 5.3?

 

[tybardy]

TB Spacer is a waste of money... 100% waste of money

send me the money and I will promise you the same HP gain

 

[Frankhenrylee]

I kind of thought so. What about electric fans? I was thinking about doing one of those and having the BB tune to run it. It seems to me the BB tune is the best bang for the buck. I'm thinking a Volant, a Flowmaster 70 series, a fan, and a custom tune. Maybe rig up a homemade ram air scoop for the Volant. Actually, my truck is probably not far off of a regular tune up either.

 

[tybardy]

e-fans are good, especially if you live in a hot climate... my fan runs full time for 4-6 months a year and it draggs on my motor....

if you have the change, do all those mods prior to the tune. you will need a small upgrade to your alternator for the e-fans...

 

[blueflamed03]

but get ready in case your one of the few that does have e-fan issues.
Some do, some dont.

 

[Frankhenrylee]

What about the corvette servo, what does that do? Does it still drive smooth? Also, what alternator upgrade you talkin bout?