Upgrades that wont leave you broke...

[GreyFox]

Probably be good to compile anything we know in a single thread. Or even ask away.
Anyone know of a good brake fix/upgrade on the cheap?
Found brake drums on ebay for $65 are they worth it?

 

[ravingmadman]

Eh, I'd rather buy drums new, from somewhere I can take them back. That's just me though. Upgrade price totally depends on your willingness to wrench on your rig yourself. Having the dealership replace a bad headlight can cost you $100 when if you'd gone to Schuck's, it would be 5 minutes, and $3. My list of cheap upgrades <$100:
-Stainless brake lines
-Shocks ($50/per, do them in pairs?)
-Debadge
-Cold Air Intake
-Spark Plug Wires
-Spark Plugs
-Side Steps ($50 per?)

 

[bowtiefreak]

better brake pads for the front. SS lines are good. Are you after all modes or just brakes?

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

vette servo! 20 bucks shipped is cheap. lol

 

["350Vortec"]

vette servo! 20 bucks shipped is cheap. lol

What is a vette servo and what does it do? Is it tough to install?

 

[roadrageror]

Take a piece of metal to the chromer...got
my front tow hooks done for 100$

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Eh, I'd rather buy drums new, from somewhere I can take them back. That's just me though. Upgrade price totally depends on your willingness to wrench on your rig yourself. Having the dealership replace a bad headlight can cost you $100 when if you'd gone to Schuck's, it would be 5 minutes, and $3. My list of cheap upgrades <$100:
-Stainless brake lines
-Shocks ($50/per, do them in pairs?)
-Debadge
-Cold Air Intake
-Spark Plug Wires
-Spark Plugs
-Side Steps ($50 per?)

SS Lines: $50 shipped from Canada via EBAY
Shocks: Get good ones...dunno what a set of good name brand shocks will get ya
Debadge: Make sure you get GOO B GONE to remove glue on paint
CAI: No way a truck good intake for out truck is less then $100 your just soaking up more hot air inside the engine bay w/o a fully enclosed box. Our OEM Intakes are efficient. WANT TO GO CHEAP GET A DROP IN K&N FILTER
Spark Plugs: I got e3's. $50 and she started as soon as I turned the key. There worth it IMO
Wires: Havent got those yet but alot of people recommend A/C Delco Reg ones for our truck
MSD Ignition: Can be had for $100 giv or take a lil either 6a-6al
MSD Coil (self explanatory)
Big 3 (Let your hoe run more effecienty)
LED Light Bar
HIDS
Swapping out your OEm interior lights for LEDS of your choice
Painting your calipers
Painting your interior
Clear Corners
Clear Lights
Autometer Guages
Speakers
H/U

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

What is a vette servo and what does it do? Is it tough to install?

do a search and theres plenty of write ups. mine should be coming soon and i can tell you how difficult it is from experience. it basically firms up the 1-2 shifts (and i've heard mixed of it helping the 2-3 shifts). prolongs tranny life and performance.

for 20 bucks, i figure you cant go wrong. lol

 

[foreverfalcon40]

do a search and theres plenty of write ups. mine should be coming soon and i can tell you how difficult it is from experience. it basically firms up the 1-2 shifts (and i've heard mixed of it helping the 2-3 shifts). prolongs tranny life and performance.

for 20 bucks, i figure you cant go wrong. lol

or

B&M Shift kit...does all shifts...from 1-4 or 5.

under $40 if I recall

Since were talkin about pro-long tranny life...

Tranny Cooler!

---------- Post added at 02:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 AM ----------

160 tstat too

 

[haks310]

I would only go with that low of a thermostat if you get a tune for it.

 

["350Vortec"]

or

B&M Shift kit...does all shifts...from 1-4 or 5.

under $40 if I recall

Since were talkin about pro-long tranny life...

Tranny Cooler!

---------- Post added at 02:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 AM ----------

160 tstat too

Is this the kit you mean? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-...5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported#ht_2546wt_899 Have you ever felt a stock 4L60E after this kit installed?

 

[foreverfalcon40]

I got one in the ESCAHOE...***** BEAUTIFUL! If I get a chance I take a vid and post it...if I recall shifts at 5k or 6

 

[GreyFox]

Yeah the drums i was probably gonna skip.
In the home stretch of a tune up. just have to get a tranny flush.
Used A/C delco platinum plugs. $50
Delco wanted too much for wires so i resorted to MSD wires For $110 after tax.
I have shocks just have to put them on (that and idler and pittman arm). Hard to do?
Brakes are what I'm researching right now the backs squeak and the pedal is "mushy" at times. I'm thinking cheap shoes and worn out drums.
Oh... Wangner thermo Quiets $50

 

[Rollin Thunder]

I got one in the ESCAHOE...***** BEAUTIFUL! If I get a chance I take a vid and post it...if I recall shifts at 5k or 6

if it shifts at five your missing a few revs. Silverado does not shift until like 6200.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

if it shifts at five your missing a few revs. Silverado does not shift until like 6200.

I can set it higher, but I have 10yr old truck. with 105 on the clock with the 60e

I can even set my revs with MSD Box too.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

these trucks weren't made to shift that high..

 

[Rollin Thunder]

these trucks weren't made to shift that high..

thanks to bb tune mine does. I just guesstimating since the tach stops at 6 and it takes about 1.5 seconds after it hits 6k to shift.

 

[TahoeGoBoom]

thanks to bb tune mine does. I just guesstimating since the tach stops at 6 and it takes about 1.5 seconds after it hits 6k to shift.

your truck must not pull at ALL top end if it takes 1.5 seconds to go up 200 rpms.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

your truck must not pull at ALL top end if it takes 1.5 seconds to go up 200 rpms.

lol IDk. I have to watch it. All I know is it sits with the neddle pegged at 6000 revs before it shifts. I just need to get a seperate tac.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

so we taking bets as to when the silverado is going to break something? haha j/k.