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Ryan
That said, you can crank up the torsion bars usually 1"-1.5". That should do it, any further than that and your ride will become "stiff".
hope this helps.
Allen-
My .02$
Allen-
matthew
I checked the mileage on my first tank. I got 16 mpg. That was with my foot in it most of the time, too! I've talked to people I know that get 17-19 mpg in extended cab 4x4s, so I'm guessing its just about right.
However, will dual exhaust help the mileage? Theoretically, it should. I'd rather not spend the extra coin for a full cat-back setup. I was thinking about a Flow master 70 series, single in, dual out. Just to get a little keeper tone to it. But, I wonder if it would be better to wait & go with a "true dual" setup from the manifolds back. I'd have to buy another muffler, another cat, and stuff. I just don't know. The only thing I've ever put dual on is my old 73 Scout II. ANYWAY...................
It might be easier to just keep my foot out of it!
Also, my truck didn't have the factory CD player. Its got the slot for it, and it has the auxiliary button on the factory head unit. Will this unit work with & run the factory CD player? I can locate the CD player itself, thats not a problem. I may be better off to add on an aftermarket changer.
Other than that, I can't find any problems with the truck! It runs great, has PLENTY of power, pulls my duck boat just fine.
Is there any input out there?
Allen-
Any feedback as to the sound difference between the 50 and 70 would be appreciated.
Allen-
What I did was scrap the Gibson and went with a PV system. Dyno'd at 20 HP gain over stock with a dual in single out configuration. The test truck was a '99 rado with Flowmasters installed. After installing the PV, it dyno'd a 30 HP increase. I guess that means that installing the flowmasters caused a loss of 10 HP. For more info, you can check the link below. You can also go the the Pacific Audio site and do a search on PV.
http://www.pvmufflers.com
http://209.35.112.209/performance/discussion.html (Pacific Audio site)
BTW, I'm not affiliated with pvmufflers, just a satisfied customer. After the Gibson, I was really leary about spending another $4- 500 on another system that would cause a loss on the lowend. Glad I went with this system. Also the Gibson had a ton of resonance where this system, though a little louder has no resonance.
Since that posting, PIAA has released a replacement air dam for the Silverado which allows the mounting of larger, round lamps (go to www.piaa.com and look on the "accessories" page to see it). Has anybody purchased this air dam, and, if so, how do you like it?
Also since then, I have found that Hella's North American Web site (www.hellanorthamerica.com) describes the "Optilux" line of lights, which is not shown on their main Web site. It looks like several models in the Optilux line would also fit the factory air dam openings. Does anybody have any information about Optilux lights, and specifically about the 2020 fog/driving combo light?
Finally, if Mike L. is monitoring this discussion, do you have an update on the PIAA 980 lights you installed a while back?
I received the Poron Back-Up Aid kit for an open bed truck that I ordered last week. The kit is very straight forward. Everything is plug-in using phone line type jacks, with the exception of the power and ground wires that the installer has to use scotch lock type connectors on.
Here is the best part for those of you who maybe considering this device...and thanks to Obyone for some additional insight! $100 off of the price!!!!!!!! By typing "Edmunds" in the "Comments" box on the online order form, from which you get an automatic $50 discount, you do get an additional $50 discount! I got the mini3LV unit 3 sensor system with the digital distance display.
$249.00
-$50.00 internet ordering discount
-$50.00 Edmunds discount
+ $8.00 freight
$157.99 charged to my cc
attached was a note:
Thanks for your business. Your $50.00 discount is reflected in your invoice. Please note that this is a limited time offer. Please tell your friends about the $50.00 savings before the promotion ends.
The internet order form does not calculate the 2nd $50 off, but it shows up on the invoice that is billed to your cc. Shipping was fast too, it had to come across the country from the left coast.
Thanks Oby.
http://www/poronusa.com
matthew
BTW will look at truck to start installation tomorrow as weather supposed to clear somewhat out here.
Do you find it hard to discuss things without wondering if the posts will be deleted? For perhaps being off topic or having too many LOL!! and He he he!! It seems that LMFAO is acceptable though.
Look forward to your opinion....
Dean
I will get back to you on this as it is snizzling like crazy here in RI...ya' know snowy-drizzle.
The above the license for the center one, though I don't know how that is going to work out when I have the trailer in tow...maybe a master switch to turn it off with trailer on and backing up. The cables from the sensors seem to be long enough that they should run up into the cab. I will try to run them through the casing that holds the truck's rear lights harness wiring. The controller I was planning on mounting under the center console to be able to still hear the audible alarm, yet still have some muffling of the "blips". The visual display module, I will probably mount on top of the rear-view mirror as I have the photochromatic/temp/compass mirror that is not straight on the bottom. Once the weather cooporates I will provide more detail here.
On the other subject:
Good "netizenship" demands that some inflection be added to typed conversations to provide the reader with an understanding of the meaning of the words, since there is no tone of voice by which the listener may be able to discerne the true meaning of those words. I learned this when using CompuServe many years ago when it was suggested to use the imagecons :-) ;-| :-( 8-) and such. They seem much less conversational, however, when there are a bunch who regulary post and know each other by only the words we see on the screen. The "sidebar" comments provide us all, the lurkers included, with a sense of personality of those who post. Some of the comments might be considered mean spirited without the poster being able to "smile" in words... It seems, apparently, that some don't realize that LOL and hehe is necessary...'nuff said.
Again thanks for the tip on the savings hehe
mattthew
I was thinking of purchasing the poron backup system and was wondering how it workout for you and any others that purchased it.
Thanks, Lewis
cowboyjohn
I'd love to buy one (I'm loyal to Chevrolet, Already own a Corvette, Suburban and Blazer), But ...... I have seen alot of negative press for the "New" design Silver ado's (1999 on).
Are the bugs worked out now and the 2001 model year "safe"?
I have two Silverado's, a 99 and a 00. Both have been relatively trouble free. I've only hade two service visits that weren't recalls - a rattle that turned out to be in the 4wd shift linkage and a cracked rear slider. The recalls were for things that were not a problem for me, but had potential to be problems.
I'm glad I got the 99, it has 30,000 miles and runs like a top. The 00 only has 10,000 miles and is just broken in. Love them both.
A bigger concern for me (after reading these newsgroups) would be the dealer's service department. Some dealers seem to be very helpful and some seem to not want to deal with customers after delivery. I've had good luck with the dealer I bought from and the dealer closest to me.
Mike L
ps...would using window ventvisors and a bugshield cause any wind noise ?
Blackmax (Matt) recommended it to me and even sent some .wav files with different pickup points (in the cabin, at the rear wheel, etc)
Hope this helps.
-- Don
cowboyjohn
-- Don
Once I get a factory service and parts manual, I might crack this code.
Owen
cowboyjohn
First get the HPIII can't do without it. Air intake the K&N FIPK is better and the PV system for the catback by itself will give you about 20 HP. Having done all three I can tell you not to do it unless you need a tax write off....well maybe the exception would be the PV system.
Excuse me for being a little dense, but what did you mean by "don't do it unless you need a tax write off?" I'm assuming that you meant milage, but I just wanted to be sure. I'm probably going to do all three to my HD.
By adding the FIPK and the HPIII, you will not notice any difference in performance or mileage. And that's after spending $500. The PV system can be felt in the seat of the pants, and that's why I said it may be the exception. The only reason I stated that you can't do without the HPIII is the options that it gives you for reprogramming but still isn't worth the money it costs to do what it does.
I have no interest in making major changes to my HD such as pistons, cams, etc. Not with a truck that only has a 1000 miles on it anyway. I'm getting the Hypertech mostly to get rid of the speed limiter, any other benefits, no matter how small they may be, that come with it are a bonus in my eyes.
I probably won't bother with the FIPK. The PV system is something that I'm going to think about...probably will get it.
Thanks for the advice.
Lou
On another note, my highway mpg did increase with the Hypertech / 160 degree thermostat programming, and I ran a 180 thermostat in the winter, so that rewarded my investment.
I recently installed a "Power Tower" helix throttle body spacer, and this weekend installed a K&N Generation 2 filtercharger kit. The only problem was that with the throttle body spacer installed, the clearance between the fan shroud and the throttle body was too tight to fit the K&N intake tubing in. The clearance was so tight that I felt lucky to get the stock tubing to fit back into place. The K&N installation instructions said that some trimming of the fan shroud may be needed to fit the intake tube into place, and that is without the throttle body spacer installed. I wasn't about ready to start butchering my fan shroud. Has anyone installed a K&N Gen. 2, and if you did, did you have to trim the fan shroud? Also, does anyone know how much difference the K&N intake tube makes versus the stock intake tube? I figured the cold air dam and the filter were the 2 most important elements of the K&N system.
Thanks,
Ken