[par]

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!

 

[CS]

Superchaarrrgger!!

 

[par]

Any suggestions to which brand and/or type?

 

[BIG GUN]

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?appid=AC07&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/product.asp?ProdID=1136

and the kenne bell.

http://www.kennebell.net/superchargers/gm/gm48-60/gm48-60.htm

Hope this helps.

 

[Snake Bitten]

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

 

[Nexus-6]

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.

 

[NOITALL]

no shit on getting the hemi G!

 

[Simms]

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

:stupid:

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