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Old December 9th, 2003, 04:27 PM   #1
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Help: More ponies for a 04 Silverado...

Hi,

my friend has a 2004 Silverado Quad Cab 4x4
It has the 6.0 V-TEC V8 engine (gas)

He asked me what the guys of the alley would suggest he would do to the engine to make it a bit peppier and get some more ponies.
His budget is a few thousand, he doesn't want to go all out crazy but he'd appreciate some advice from the truck guys/gals here at the alley.

Thanks for any ideas!
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Old December 9th, 2003, 09:47 PM   #2
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Superchaarrrgger!!
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Old December 9th, 2003, 10:52 PM   #3
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Any suggestions to which brand and/or type?
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Re: Help: More ponies for a 04 Silverado...

I think you might wanna consider the basics before thinking about a blower. Banks offers this kit that consists of basic intake and exhaust mods. Looks like it includes cold air intake, headers and full exhaust. Not sure about price but a few thousand will not cover a supercharger.. Let alone install and tuning.

http://www.bankspower.com/System.cfm...amp;sysid=SC12

Supposed to be good for gains of +24 hp, +27 lb-ft torque and 2% better mileage. It would really compliment the increased breathing of the blower if he wanted to do that later. Lot's of other manufacturers offer intake and exhaust, I just ran upon this "system" from Banks. They've been around a long time but I can't comment on quality and I doubt it is cheap.

If he wants the supercharger, I'd recommend he take a look at whipple and kenne-bell. Both offer roots supercharger that would make an boatload of torque from the 6.0 liter. Here is the whipple.

http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/...sp?ProdID=1136

and the kenne bell.

http://www.kennebell.net/supercharge...60/gm48-60.htm

Hope this helps.
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Old December 10th, 2003, 12:04 AM   #5
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Trade it in on a Dodge...with the Hemi...
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Re: Help: More ponies for a 04 Silverado...

Tell him I'd be more than happy to tow him around town for a bit with my Lightning - that'll wake his truck up a bit.

Can't help ya much...nitrous is the quick and easy solution for many cheap ponies. Less headache than going blower with that thing I'd imagine.

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no shit on getting the hemi G!
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Re: Help: More ponies for a 04 Silverado...

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Trade it in on a Dodge...with the Hemi...


If he wants a supercharger for it, I would go Whipple with a GM vortec. Kenne Bell for a dodge.
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