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SWITCH
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Do you know if this switch needs to be "re-programmed" when you replace it, or can you just install it and that's all?
-David
From: http://www.TopBulb.com
Item Number: OL-3229BPE
Product Description: MINIATURE LAMP
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab z71 4wd.I have started the task of searching for a 6" or 8" lift kit (it has become a real pain).I was wondering if anyone in the known world has had any good or bad expericences with different brands (whiplash, fabtech, superlift etc.etc.) I would greatly appreciate any help on this issue! Oh by the way it needs to be able to go off the pavement when the lift is done (haha) it is not a show truck more of a daily driver.
Thanks,
Phil
Later,
05Z71
I asked the same question over on the 'Maintenance & Repair > Questions About Fuel Systems' thread and besides plugs 'alcan' suggested plug wires, air filter, PCV valve, and fuel filter be replaced. I've purchased everything except PCV valve and plug wires. After searching around a few places I finally resorted to a trip to the dealer to find out that this engine doesn't use a PCV valve. I haven't looked into how they manage the crank case gases yet but that's fine with me. With the plug wires, I would never buy OEM from the dealer. I was hoping to find a custom-made upgrade (Moroso,MSD,Accel) but so far it looks like a vain wish. Finding after market stuff for the 8.1L is like shopping tennies for King Kong. From what I've seen NAPA or Bosch (AutoZone) appear to be pretty good quality. AutoZone has a life time warranty which means free replacement. For plugs I chose NGK TR55IR Iridium (.059 gap), $6.95. Cheapest I could find Denso Iridium online was 11.99. 'D' day is set for next week-end. After a couple of tanks I'll post results if anyone's interested.
-David
BTW- What exactly do you mean by "check the O2 sensors"? What's the best method? Thanks for the help.
thanks!
BTW Gates Co. makes good belts, NAPA sells them. Or get one from your GM dealer. OEM belts are usually decent quality. You pay more for them, but it will be worth it.
Check your pulleys for grease contamination, andy sharp burrs, glazed surfaces,etc. If the pulley running surfaces are glazed, use emery cloth to roughen the surface lightly. Check the tensioner pulley and its bearing. The tensioner pulley may need replacing. A bad tensioner pulley bearing will cause rapid belt wear.
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Rolled the windows down though. A brisk 40 degrees
This is the magnaflow tip (#35157)
Exhaust not great (magnaflow #14589 SS 22")
Merry Christmas everyone and happy new year !!!
Ryan
Which engine is the more reliable of the above 3 engine types. I understand that the L59 has some modifications to use hardened materials for the intake valves, intake and exhaust valve seats due to the corrosive nature of ethanol.
There are also some additional sensors to adjust timing and spark advance to account for different fuel types. I currently can not find any stations that sell E85 in the north east. I see some private fueling stations in Staten Island. Maybe local gas stations will start selling Ethanol blends in the near future. It may be an advantage to get this engine
unless the additional technology is problematic.
Is it worth the extra complexity or should I stick with the LM4 or LM7? Of these two which will give me better value?
I also need some information about the rear axle gear ratio. There no longer seems to be an option to get the 3.73 axle. How much gas mileage will I sacrifice if I go with the 4.1 rear axle ratio vs the standard 3.42 rear axle? I understand the 4.1 would be better for towing but I only intend on towing a pop-up (2,000 - 3,000 lbs). Will I be disappointed with the 3.42 rear axle?
About the gears - 3.73:1 ratio IS available on 2005 and 2006 trucks, but it is an optional ratio. In 2004, 3.73:1 was standard on Z71 trucks, and that was changed to 3.42:1 on 05's and 06's. I would recommend 3.73:1 ratio for a simple reason: Better off-the-line acceleration and good compromise between 3.42 and 4.11. Better for towing too. These trucks run in 4 th gear most of the time at very low RPM (about 2000 at 65 MPH) with 3.73 axle ratio.
If you go to gm.com, select Chevrolet, then click on "locate a vehicle" you can search the inventory of any dealer within 100 mile radius. You will find a truck with 3.73 rear end, but there will not be that many. most do come with 3.42 axle ratio.
I ordered one from this site for $70.00 it took about a week to get it and about 2 minutes to install.
Its not a GM part - made by KOOL-VUE (Taiwan) but it looks exactly like the one I took off.
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Mirrors/ChevyTruck/Silverado/-/-/1
So if your speedo says 60 MPH you are going about 62.2 MPH.
My truck came stock with 265 75 16 and I put the 285 75 16 on - never messed with changing my speedo or shift points.
I have a hand help GPS that has a readout for speed over ground. I checked the speedo before I made the change - my speedo was off a little with stock tires. The larger tires made it closer to being correct.
Any pointers out there?
Thanks in advance...