New to the group and looking for suggestions

[KaptainPurp]

Greetings from Alabama you guys So after searching high and low I’ve finally got a 213 Tahoe with 1217xx miles and I’m happy as shit. I’ve got some 24 inch snowflakes put on and I put her in the interstate to go grab some meat for a cookout tomorrow and I was super impressed with my ride after upgrading from factory wheels and tires. Only thing I’m missing is the get up that it had with the smaller tires seeing as the new wheels added 400 pounds to the truck and I’m in the process of having an enclosure built for 2 sundown x15s d4 with a sundown salt amp and a couple of JY lithium batteries and a Mechman 370 output alternator paired with the factory under the hood. What kind of recommendations would you guys suggest as far as bolt ons to give me a lil zoom zoom in my big ass heavy truck ? Thanks In advance

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon. Post more pics when you can

 

[KaptainPurp]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon. Post more pics when you can

Thank you man besides me taking a photo to show it off when i first got it I’ve only got one more but I will most definitely take some more and add it to this thread.

 

[bigdog9191999]

welcome from sw michigan, tuck is looking pretty good!

as for adding power, there are a hand full of things you can do, depending on how much you want to spend and what your willing to sacrifice. a tune is probably high on the list of bang for buck. and there are little things that can add up like headers, cai, then there are more invasive and expensive things like cam or regearing. all with their price tag and some with limitations.

 

[KaptainPurp]

welcome from sw michigan, tuck is looking pretty good!

as for adding power, there are a hand full of things you can do, depending on how much you want to spend and what your willing to sacrifice. a tune is probably high on the list of bang for buck. and there are little things that can add up like headers, cai, then there are more invasive and expensive things like cam or regearing. all with their price tag and some with limitations.

Thanks!! I know for sure I’m gonna do a true dual exhaust and run straight pipes minus the 3rd cat, I was thinking about cams but didn’t even know where to begin. Of course a cold air intake is going on and I also plan to drop her a couple of inches in the back

 

[FrankU]

By Vehicle - Chevy - Tahoe - 2007-14 Tahoe - Stainless Works

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[wsteele]

You came to the right place. People here can get you all dialed in with as much additional power as you can afford.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

More pics, please.

As stated above, start with a tune. Many folks here hook up with Black Bear Performance for their tunes, but there are other tune options, as well. I recommend that you call the folks at @BlackBearPerf and discuss your needs. With a Black Bear tune, you can get subsequent tune adjustments for free for the life of your truck, whenever you make additional mods that would benefit from a tune adjustment.

 

[Big Mama]

Welcome to the forum from Virginia. Nice rig. Go with the tune but you might wait until you do your exhaust.

 

[petethepug]

Hot Wheels with those rims. Welcome from Cali. Say yes to valvesprings, cam and pocket ported heads for a 5.3 @ 400-425hp. Until then, a tuner like a Diablo will get back 20-30hp with just a plug in on e85.

 

[Rocket Man]

Nice truck. Welcome from Oregon. Best bang for your money is a tune and I bought the Autocal from Blackbear so they can update my tune via email as needed when I change things. I think I’ve had my 02 retuned 6 times and my 08 twice. It’s nice to be able to send and receive tunes and data logs through email so if you change things like exhaust, intake, cam, or if you add a blower or even change tire sizes you can have the tune accommodate the changes.

 

[KaptainPurp]

Thanks to every single one you fellas
It’s getting wrapped in a couple weeks and I’m gonna drop it a couple inches in the back and I’m gonna run some duals so I will hit you guys with photos as she’s coming along!!

 

[KaptainPurp]

So pictured below is my sundown salt 6k a skar 150.4ab a JY lithium hp40 and a JY 45.6 ah lithium and some Memphis 6 1/2 then I’m going to run dual alternators I should have it wired up in a couple weeks!!!!

 

[bigdog9191999]

Singular, there is only one cam in these engines.

Otherwise sounds like you have a decent idea of what direction you want to go with the rest of the truck.

 

[SUMTOY2]

Welcome! I had the same exact issue. Last Saturday I had a magnaflow 4 series muffler installed and removed the resonator and add a nice tip. Small grumble not obnoxious. Big acceleration difference. Your ride looks good!