bigblkho
TYF Newbie
i want to make more power but i am running short on money i have an intake and a muffler as far as mods. so what i wanted to know is if anyone knows of cheap mods to wake up the black beast!
i want to make more power
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HitandRunDriver
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Blackbear Tune
bigblkho
TYF Newbie
how much does that run and anyother cheap mods?
http://www.blackbearperformance.com/
Here's the answer to your question. Spend a lil time and read thru it..
blueflamed03
Elite Member
BB tune, hands down...
homedic3181
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bigblkho
TYF Newbie
how much did you guys spend on the tune and what tune did you get?
HitandRunDriver
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$200, 91 octane tune...but mine was done by Justin when he was actually with me doing data logging
TogaPC
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93 octane tune on my 2000 Tahoe with 200,000 miles. World of difference. Then it got totaled so I'm going to take my 2003 to Justin next month for my 2nd BB Tune. Worth every penny.
Before you look at mods, make sure your engine is completely tuned up. You'd be surprised how much power you will lose over time. Make sure you replace your plugs, wires, fuel filter, clean your MAF and throttle body, do a top end clean with Seafoam, and make sure your battery is good. These LS engines are just as much computer as they are motor. A weak battery or bad cable will cause problems especially when you're engine is under load. On the other hand, a good tune will make your other mods more effective.
Anything beyond tune-up, CAI, Exhaust, and a BB Tune you are going to have to spend some money. Cams, headers, heads, superchargers and such make much more power but cost an arm and a leg. Around 350 hp is your limit without dropping some heavy dough.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong since I would love more power for cheap if it exists.
Before you look at mods, make sure your engine is completely tuned up. You'd be surprised how much power you will lose over time. Make sure you replace your plugs, wires, fuel filter, clean your MAF and throttle body, do a top end clean with Seafoam, and make sure your battery is good. These LS engines are just as much computer as they are motor. A weak battery or bad cable will cause problems especially when you're engine is under load. On the other hand, a good tune will make your other mods more effective.
Anything beyond tune-up, CAI, Exhaust, and a BB Tune you are going to have to spend some money. Cams, headers, heads, superchargers and such make much more power but cost an arm and a leg. Around 350 hp is your limit without dropping some heavy dough.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong since I would love more power for cheap if it exists.
TogaPC
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lol that is so true I am sitting at 550HP and 564 tourqe and it cost me a pretty penny. I got mine bored out tho too. I should have just got a LQ4 and had it built. that is in the works tho.
Why not the LQ9, are you planning on forced induction?
rich5368
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LQ9 costs more money. So much more here that it's not worth it just for 20 extra ponies. Especially when the only difference between the two is pistons.
Yes I am going to go with a Blower. But thats on the back burner right now I have my 2001 LT Tahoe and a 2008 LTZ, The 2008 os getting a drop, LT Headers, Free Flow cats, a Ram Air Hood, HID's, Tinted tails and I want to PC my LTZ rims black.
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JennaBear
Resident Ninja
lol that is so true I am sitting at 550HP and 564 tourqe and it cost me a pretty penny. I got mine bored out tho too. I should have just got a LQ4 and had it built. that is in the works tho.
Those are some impressive numbers, are you F/I? If not, what are you running to get that?
I had GTP bore out My 5.3L I need a 4L85 tho I keep blowing the 4L65. I am N/A that was on a Dyno tho I dont think that is My at the Numbers at the tires tho JennBear. I was tuned My Jeff at Thunder Racing then My Chris at Secret Services in Houston. but right now I am living in Colorado and have lost so much power up here it isnt funny.
TogaPC
Full Access Member
I figured you were looking to go with Forced induction. LQ9 is too high compression to take much boost though it sure makes good HP N/A. Hope the build goes well.
JennaBear
Resident Ninja
What kind of dyno was that on? Those numbers seem a tad on the inflated side with out huge displacement or F/I, especially the TQ.
JennaBear
Resident Ninja
What do you mean?
You will be pretty happy going F/I, especially up at your altitudes, CO is a killer in that sense.
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