Cold air intake Headers and Flowmaster Bigger TB 50lb injectors High performance coil packs 8mm wires and good platinum plugs And get a tunner boom easy and you've gained 100hp that way for around $2000
I have done the intake, cam and lifters/springs and rods, tune, high pressure spring in oil pump, new cats with rear delete. Next long tube headers and flow master 50. I’m shooting for 450
I have a '00 Silverado 2500 (not the HD, so it's 600lbs lighter) 6.0ltr,4l80E transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes, posi track rear end. I added a K&N, Flowmaster, shorty smog headers, high output coils, and a Diablo engine tuner. It is a work truck and a total sleeper!
I'm so glad I found this video. I've been torn for weeks over how I want my 04 to sound. Now I know. Thank you so much and I love the way your truck sounds.
Very, very great video, especially for us fellows looking to be steered in the right direction in regards to where to begin, what to expect and what to look out for. 10/10
2014 Camaro SS here. Muffler delete (increased my exhaust by approximately 4 db), K&N cold air, removed the resonator for an X-pipe, BBk shorty tuned length headers and a Power Wedge. Amazing throttle response! Great higher end rpm response BUT I now need a tune. Steel braided brake lines stop this car hard.
IV got a old 1996 Silverado first up grade IV done so far was putting my injectors at the valves instead of behind the throttle body next headers those two made a big difference next I installed 21/4 inch pipes from the headers about half way back into the pipes that were already on the truck and that made another big difference my next mode is going to be gears this truck has 308 gears very high for my taste 373 would really wake her up iv also running true possi track rear with the help of a minny spool she will get up but with 373 or 392 it's gonna really haul ass but to be honest Im still old school and wish I'd went to a 4 barrle carburetor instead it stops a lot of people because of the 4l60 transmission but it can be wired to work with a carb still have to keep your pcm but the tranny will shift
Thank you, Steve. Just ran across your channel. Great video. I have a 97 Chevy OBS short bed, and an '03 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Everything is stock on '03 Sierra with 5.3 and only 85,000 miles. Will try your performance ideas out on it. The '97 has a rebuilt V6 vortex with Flowmaster 50s with duels on it. Love the sound. I need more horsepower from the V6. Will definitely try your ideas. Will subscribe and continue to watch your videos. God bless.
Mufflers are actually restrictive & cause back pressure, the best Exhaust Systems are X Pipe for low end H Pipe for high end. X Pipe has good Scavenging. Also I'll give you another major Upgrade pointer that increases power is Ported Intake manifold & Ported throttle body.
@Green Bastard GPE on EBay sells ported parts, you can find parts brand new CNC Ported, but you can Port them yourself however Id do research on Porting before attempting, number 1 rule of thumb always Port Match
Thank-You, For Sharing Your Expertise Steve, I Appreciate You... I Just Love The Old School Mod's, And I Can't Agree Enough, The Cam Make's A Big Difference Of The Old Classic's... Keep The Video's Coming My Friend.
I put flownaster dual straight pipes on mine. I could tell a difference in horsepower from stock to the new muffler and pipes I put on. I forgot the specific name of them
Go ahead and tune the V4 mode out!!! It can create a lifter nightmare and Chevy is not helpful unless you’re dropping 2-3k in their shop. Google lifter failure V4 mode on CarGurus to see how many people have been screwed!
Hi Steve, 5 years later. I just bought an 01’ Tahoe 5.3 LT 4wd. What is the cheapest, easiest, fastest way to get close to 400 hp for modern power? Besides catback exhaust, cold air, intake manifold, throttle body, injectors, then what’s next?
Fuel & spark, bore up size of pistons cast iron sleeves, upgrade radiator, turbo or supercharger or turbocharge, sump pump for oil, take your pick and save your duckets for any or all of those lol
learned something brand spankin new about Tuning an engine bud so thanx man so much appreciated buddy because I take everything that you just said to heart bud and would absolutely follow your advice when it comes down to tuning my engine
Heck yeah, I have an 03 GMC sierra 2wd 5sp with the 4.8L and shes already wearing Gibson headers, full Gibson catback and a cold air intake, tuned on a dyno all I need to do now is get a decent camshaft and if that doesn't tickly my fancy the procharger kit is coming after that lol
On modern turbo cars: Tune w/93, intercooler, down pipes/w/X-pipe mid exhaust pipe + cat back, CAIS and sticky 200 UTQG or less tires. These are the top five,...then bigger turbo, DI fuel pump and DI injectors for E85.
Times have changed, there is no need for a hand held tuner, its not too expensive to get a "custom" tune. you also can get off the shelf tunes, and custom tunes for your automatic transmission. All this with an app and a blue tooth OBDII module.HP tuners for GM, MHD is a popular app for BMW. OEMs leave so much headroom on modern turbo cars that you can safely increase boost, advance timing, and so much more, run meth injections, sky's the limit. I have a bmw with a 4.4l twin turbo that comes stock with 440hp, with a piggyback tuner alone i can get 100hp and 100+ torque.
I agree with everything you say. This list is meant to be a "starting place" and TBH, HP Tuners in the hands of a beginner is very dangerous. @Marc Ramos is correct, but if you are going to get a custom tune, do yourself a favor and have a professional do it for you.
Got a summit racing turbo flow exhaust, definitely recommend for all 1995 and 6 Silverado owners. It’s a cat back but it makes the truck sound way better with a nicer growl to the engine.
Can I make My "04 Chevy TBLT w/4.2 strait 6 preform and sound better with only mods.? I was going to swap for a LS. But being a work truck and lots of Highway miles Cost of fuel for a V-8 doesn't sound so Cool. The 4.2 runs good but it's weak and soft spoken. What is available to beef this grocery getter up!
On the 5.3 engine in that tahoe, you dont need a special tool to pull the lifters up. The lifter trays will hold the lifters if you loosen the rocker arms and rotate them off the pushrods. Then you simply rotate the engine over 2 complete revolutions...lifters are now held in the lifter trays allowing you to remove the cam. But even removing the lifters manually, I'm not sure why you removed the heads....the lifter valley plate unbolts after you remove the intake.
I`m thinking of running 2 1/2 pipes off the headers then have them merge on one side into a 3 inch pipe then a efficient catalytic converter with the single 3 inch pipe going back into maybe a Flowmaster 40 and exit the car with one pipe sticking out the back. No laughing! Do you think I`ll gain or lose HP?
@@widowmaker4097 depends on year make model of vehicle. And how much upgrading to ignition\fuel system is really needed. MSDS, HO COILS, +4 plugs, 9mm wires and looms or just use zip strips, coil packs, single plug coils, TBI rejetting very easy and cheap, FI system better pump all that's really needed here to increase pressure then. Depending on age of system and make of vehicle and engine size quick off top my head most this eBay cheap, or summit or robbed from pick n pull junk yard. $250-$600. If robbed always take multi meter to check resistance infinity bad. I did all that to my 89' RS 5.0HO truck block so thick walled block. MSDS, blaster coil, tuner stage 2&3, high flow cat and muffler both cheap one robbed, rejetted TBI, changed detent pivot washer, high flow ram air set up. Tow and go truck shift kit robbed th700r4 tranny, 3.47 ratio, electric external fuel pump increase pressure,electric fans oil pump all less than 1k total includes full synthetic fluids upgrade. And electronics to read and use Scantron scanner for power mods chip. All my own labor and headers ofc tuned, meaning equal length collector tubes.
Gained not BHP but RHP or MHP slightly less than 100hp got 92hp, 2mpg better, 0-60 just over 4s, standing ¼mi starting 17s avg end time 14.7-14.1 street legal tires 122-128mph tire burn. Total mpg 19mpg
I have a 2002 Escalade with the 6.0 pro charger magnaflow exhaust catalytic converters removed idk if I should change my headers since I don’t have catts on it we remove the supercharger this year rebuilt with 928 performance parts and smaller pulley don’t know what else I can do
I’m going to assume you kept abs when you did the brakes correct? Btw I have a 01 Tahoe and your videos are very informative on the crap I plan to do to mine so thank you sir
i have a 2002 gmc denali 1500 utility sport 6.0 liter and napa didnt want me to do it because they said it might come off or the car might act up how can i pass that problem
I got a Chevy Blazer with a 4.3 vortec I bought off Facebook for $1,200. I cut the muffler off and put a straight pipe on it, sounds good for 6 cylinder. Plan on doing the intake and tune next. I would love to learn how to do a cam swap and upgrade the valve train.
I would love to share the progress of my Tahoe with you. I have before and after pictures from when I bought it in April stock. And what it looks like a few months later with some wrench turning and money spending.
larger rocker arm means new (taller valve covers) and by the time you do all that, you've spent more than you would on a cam for a fraction of the benefit. Get a Cam!
Just cam? Depends on power range of said cam. 350z power band is what 4k to 6k or so? So most power high end I'd go with mid range to get more out of 2nd thru 4th. Umm about 20-35hp depending on few other things. 350z had variable valve timing stock correct?
Robert Simon thank you for answering.. uhh im torqy in second somewhat third id like more low end in fourth little more in third and the res of the gears high end. im already running megan longtube headers dcsports full true exhaust and cold air intake no cats str8piped
Robert Simon All the nonrevup motors have it only on the intake side (or exhaust..but only 1 side) and the new revup motors have it on both sides. I think it kicks in at 3500rpm but i've never felt it. The tone of the car changes though, so thats my feeling. Either that or its truely variable and its always on..i have no clue personally. The honda ones are very high profile so u can hear them turn on
Robert Simon i copied and pasted that from 350z forum. my z is 2006 revup btw... and i do feel the power in those bands like explained.. if u can hit me back it would be greatly appreciated sorry for all of the huge paragraphs lol im serious about this
@@widowmaker4097 hmm your turbo should be kicking by time you hit 3rd. Hmm you've got set pretty good, but remember you can hv weird effects from losing too much back pressure. There is a mechanical engineer formula that tells you everything you need to know you just plug in numbers. Hmm do you power mod chip and device necessary to reprogram\change eprom settings or MFG settings¿You can mess with your shift points and gearing ratios there even on the manuals. It does your cam bumps lifters variable or changes valves timing etc. And body pressure of turbo can be changed pretty easily as well if it's good one. Sounds like you just need to dial in. You did change your toe, camber and pitch correct getting rid of ground effects will shave time make faster cuz losing weight. You already hv aluminum heads and block correct? header is that weird plastic ceramic shit right? All synthetic in all fluids will give you more power, speed handling due to cooler temps in mine got 7-11degs cooler 12hp total. Cooler equals more power. Longer life electric fans electric pumps, Ditch spare when f'ing off or at track. Track only put 3gals in.
I heard that installing a cold air intake or ram air intake can actually make your car run worse if it’s not tuned for the huge air flow the intake provides
I got a 🐈 delete and I did the restrictor plate delete on the throttle body, next is a proper intake what else should I do? Is a muffler even necessary since I don't have a 🐈
Not many states will let you run without cats (but I agree). I ran without cats for about 6 months. Recently, I incorporated high flow cats and it runs amazing now without smoking everyone out at stoplights.
Muffler adds harmonics to sound not really changes it. Exhaust tips and resonator Chambers, near cats looks like a second cat but isn't. Are what actually change pitch of vehicle sound. Like glass packs, cyclones, etc take on whole new sounds if add resonator tips and headers. Just glass pack muffler by self adds back pop and changes hz,freq, of sound slightly. Add other 2 and you'll wake entire block and never be able to sneak out or in. Learned this as a teen, switched immediately to flow master or cyclone black jack thrush style.
Big block 396shp, with 427 crank and heads and valves and 454 rods and my Pistons +. 030 bored over for 5ci.i ended up with 422ci 390rhp, 450ft\lbs TQ. IS DEF NOT A VERY QUIET ENGINE WITH DUAL GLASS PACKS, RES tips, headers was waking whole block.
Is it hard to take a governor off or bypass it I'm not sure how exactly a governor works in a car but I can only get my Tahoe to go 99 mph then it cuts off
@@TahoeSteve I mean I'm not trying to spend a lot of money to do it, it is only a Tahoe it's not a race car I just don't like the fact that I can't get it past a hundred on the highways , I guess I'll buy a performance chip I seen one for $29 but normally if they're cheap they do not work like them nitro chips this one I was looking at had a remote where you can change settings and it is made for a Tahoe .. is the governor inside the block ? That's really what I was wondering cuz I did do a little research and other people was saying you have to rebuild your engine to take it out but most of all cars and trucks theses days run on computers that's why I was curious if there was a way to override it or take out a fuse something easy like that
Steve, thank you for sharing your knowledge, I just subscribed, please keep coming out with these instructive videos. One question, I have a Yukon XL 2500 6.0, and I've got a lot of miles on it (267k) do you think it's time for an engine overhaul? Thanks in advance.
That is a very subjective question and the answer is impossible to give you an honest one. If you have the $$$ and want a project, do it! if your'e engine is giving you lots of problems, consider doing it - BUT it is a very time consuming process. took me months (waiting for engine to come back from machine shop, ordering parts, etc). An alternative is dropping a new engine in. Having said that - if you are strapped for cash and the thing works, keep driving it. I'm a crazy man dropping all that cash into an old vehicle. But i can't afford a new one and i LOVE my old truck. That's my two cents. Good Luck!
I have a 2020 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 w/5.3 motor, I recently purchased a k & n black hawk cold air intake & Airiad Power Aid Throttle Body Spacer And Jet Performance Products 80mm Powr-Flo Throttle Body My question is Should I have my motor tuned. Thank for any advice..... I'm a rookie....
Yes. The factory tune is not optimized for your specific engine just real close. Add the mods and it's even less optimized. I'd bet you gain 10-15hp with a tune, from someone reputable.
@@christopherking2012 Thanks for taking the time to get back with me ..... I'm gonna Make an Appointment With Texas Speed and Performance in Georgetown TX ...... Keep the videos coming they are very helpful to us
There are a lot of variables to consider. With all the mods I have done on my truck, I had to add fuel to compensate for the air/fuel mix so my mileage went down.
Best bang for the buck is some kind of tune. That should be first. Especially if you get a hand held. CAI. Exhaust and headers are in the same category. Turbo and superchargers end it with bolt-ons. Cam and head job, fuck it, lets do crank and pistons and bore the block .60 over. Then with your hand held, retune it.
Almost always it wont because it will affect scavenging if fuel economy is your main focus try shorties gearing intake weight tire pressure and delete cats with x pipe
Had a question that not about mods. I got my 4wd light and stabablity system light on..i switched the switch first...then I changed the transfer module..then I took the motor out and replaced the electrical ring inside the motor. Still no luck...when I turn the truck on the switch lights all come on for a few seconds and then go blank..i believe it's stuck in 2wd and the motor not broken cause it's not making any noise when trying to switch into 4wd. I believe it's a electrical problem..any ideas what the problem is..the only thing I didn't replace was the actuator. Let me know what you think..clean all the grounds also..thanks
I hate the stability light. I was gonna say double and triple check all your grounds. I had that same problem with my wife's Equinox. Had to take off all the grounds, clean em up real good and re-install. Problem solved. Good luck. I know what you are going through.
@@TahoeSteve I just cleaned then all ..the only thing I haven't messed with is the actuator and there must be a short somewhere..the service 4wd light and stabilty go hand in hand ..you fix one and you fix the other..its funny cause I never used 4wd till we went snowboarding and a few days later the lights came on..irritating that calling chevy they won't tell you shit..come bring it in for a diagnostic..shit I've already done my own diagnostic answer a stupid question..i bought the car from you..lol ...not everyone can afford 500 just to know the problem which takes them 5 minutes.
What’s the point if you want to cam the engine you can’t just can it unless ur putting a factory cam in it but what’s the point it’s high mileage plus if u have a 350 why not just buy a new one in tots a new cam would be the same price has a kinda high mileage 350
If it's mild cam and your Valve seats both in\out and Valve springs and lifters are all still good. Nah, won't mess with it. Put shift kit in tranny as well and upgrade whole ignition system. Pfft same price where? Found on the farm? Complete top end and bottom end 350 new\crate engine is couple thousand. To end rebuild mild cam shift kit and ignition you can do all yourself over a week end or pay if look around bout$800-1k and plus numbers all still will match that way, to hv done.
Mpfi spider upgrade, new cap n rotor, wires , iridium ac delcos, e fans and headers and exhaust , carbon metallic brakes for stopping power they grip good. should be good for street fun no drag strip though. I did all this on my 98 c1500 n it was a big difference compared to stock. Smokes the tires on dry road till it grips.
Yeah those power stop evolution brakes are really good. I did them and they are drilled and slotted and have the cool red powder coat. But I about went through the dash after switching from stock to those
I'm just starting to get in to this type of stuff. I have a 2005 Silverado and am wanting more horse power but without sacrificing on mileage to much or at all if possible. I also don't want it to be to loud. I do like quieter trucks, personally. Any suggestions or am I asking to much?
Ls 5.3/6.0 swap into it. Throttle body, tune, headers, electric fan, cold air, and maybe some random shit like a toolbox in the back, or fender flares. Just for looks
Links to everything in the video in the description. Best way to get a cost is to check out the Amazon links and add up the items you are interested in.
Steve how about a pedal Commander? What do you think? I've did the air intake (K&N INTAKE), Bora cat back system and the Diablo tuner. I have a 2014 cts coupe not sure of my hp after, but beat any same cars with mods.
I will always take car advice from a guy wearing a in n out Burger shirt
In all likelihood the back of his shirt has a street rod on it. Most In-N-Out shirts do.
@@TheFaithtrix I didn't know that but still lol
You're correct. A 67 GTO if i remember correctly
No fuckin shit!
Well I guess it's a good thing I like In-N-Out Burger. So maybe I should listen!
Cold air intake
Headers and Flowmaster
Bigger TB
50lb injectors
High performance coil packs
8mm wires and good platinum plugs
And get a tunner boom easy and you've gained 100hp that way for around $2000
I have done the intake, cam and lifters/springs and rods, tune, high pressure spring in oil pump, new cats with rear delete. Next long tube headers and flow master 50. I’m shooting for 450
I have a '00 Silverado 2500 (not the HD, so it's 600lbs lighter) 6.0ltr,4l80E transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes, posi track rear end. I added a K&N, Flowmaster, shorty smog headers, high output coils, and a Diablo engine tuner. It is a work truck and a total sleeper!
nice, I have a 1991 454ss, its a REAL sleeper
I'm so glad I found this video. I've been torn for weeks over how I want my 04 to sound. Now I know. Thank you so much and I love the way your truck sounds.
Glad I could help and thank you
7:34-7:38 great info buddy appreciate it all love the cam sounds btw 😂
Glad you enjoyed
Very, very great video, especially for us fellows looking to be steered in the right direction in regards to where to begin, what to expect and what to look out for. 10/10
comments like this keep me going, thanks for watching!
2014 Camaro SS here. Muffler delete (increased my exhaust by approximately 4 db), K&N cold air, removed the resonator for an X-pipe, BBk shorty tuned length headers and a Power Wedge. Amazing throttle response! Great higher end rpm response BUT I now need a tune. Steel braided brake lines stop this car hard.
I've got a Spectre cold air intake
True dual exhaust with cherry bomb glass packs
I need to do headers.
Good video bro
IV got a old 1996 Silverado first up grade IV done so far was putting my injectors at the valves instead of behind the throttle body next headers those two made a big difference next I installed 21/4 inch pipes from the headers about half way back into the pipes that were already on the truck and that made another big difference my next mode is going to be gears this truck has 308 gears very high for my taste 373 would really wake her up iv also running true possi track rear with the help of a minny spool she will get up but with 373 or 392 it's gonna really haul ass but to be honest Im still old school and wish I'd went to a 4 barrle carburetor instead it stops a lot of people because of the 4l60 transmission but it can be wired to work with a carb still have to keep your pcm but the tranny will shift
A set of long tube headers will do more then intake and tuner and cost less.
You need a tuner to get the best performance out of long tubes and you will also need free flow exhaust and in turn more air so..
U have a 2009 Tahoe I’m going to look into this
Thank you, Steve. Just ran across your channel. Great video. I have a 97 Chevy OBS short bed, and an '03 GMC Sierra ext. cab. Everything is stock on '03 Sierra with 5.3 and only 85,000 miles. Will try your performance ideas out on it. The '97 has a rebuilt V6 vortex with Flowmaster 50s with duels on it. Love the sound. I need more horsepower from the V6. Will definitely try your ideas. Will subscribe and continue to watch your videos. God bless.
Mufflers are actually restrictive & cause back pressure, the best Exhaust Systems are X Pipe for low end H Pipe for high end. X Pipe has good Scavenging. Also I'll give you another major Upgrade pointer that increases power is Ported Intake manifold & Ported throttle body.
@Green Bastard GPE on EBay sells ported parts, you can find parts brand new CNC Ported, but you can Port them yourself however Id do research on Porting before attempting, number 1 rule of thumb always Port Match
If your going to add cold air intake, then your going to need a good tune like hp tuners
not on a ls. you can add the maf directly to the set up and it actually gain a nice bit of pep and sound.
#1 best mod for power: a turbo the size of Jupiter.
Why not pluto
Jupiter might be a bit big. it would take forever to spool up. I am gonna agree with the guy who said pluto.
Ya but With the lag of Olympus Mons
Stock engine with a huge turbo ? Doesnt sound safe for the internals lol
Thank-You, For Sharing Your Expertise Steve, I Appreciate You... I Just Love The Old School Mod's, And I Can't Agree Enough, The Cam Make's A Big Difference Of The Old Classic's... Keep The Video's Coming My Friend.
thanks so much! appreciate the views!
Awsome video my guy. I have an 04 1500 z71 sillvy and i plan on doing these bolt on mods as well. You just told me everything i needed to know!
Upgrading the throttle body and intake manifold is a huge plus also
I put flownaster dual straight pipes on mine.
I could tell a difference in horsepower from stock to the new muffler and pipes I put on.
I forgot the specific name of them
cool
So far I've done a 102mm lsxrt intake manifold a 92mm tb ,Cai, Texas speed cams 24 inch rims 3 7 drop, injectors next upgrade is long tube headers 🤣
Have a 2018 Silverado Z71 with 5.3L, added the MBRP ehxaust, really makes truck more fun to drive. Not too loud and no drone in V4 that I can tell.
Thanks for watching
Go ahead and tune the V4 mode out!!! It can create a lifter nightmare and Chevy is not helpful unless you’re dropping 2-3k in their shop. Google lifter failure V4 mode on CarGurus to see how many people have been screwed!
turnerway14 I second this. I don’t know why GM decided to have a “V4 Mode” in the first place.
I think it's pretty cool. this guy's just helping every numb skull that can't think how to modify his car. he's a cool dude. I'm a numb skull fyi
i'm definitely not a pro. my thought is that if I can do it, anyone can. I am here to encourage noobs at diving in and going for it.
I did the the cold air intake last year and Ill be leaning towards the exaust and headers when I hit the lotto. Thanks for the info
I put a 40 series FM single in/duel out and it sounds great! I need to definitely upgrade my intake .
and tune ....
Hi Steve, 5 years later. I just bought an 01’ Tahoe 5.3 LT 4wd. What is the cheapest, easiest, fastest way to get close to 400 hp for modern power? Besides catback exhaust, cold air, intake manifold, throttle body, injectors, then what’s next?
Fuel & spark, bore up size of pistons cast iron sleeves, upgrade radiator, turbo or supercharger or turbocharge, sump pump for oil, take your pick and save your duckets for any or all of those lol
A new truck
learned something brand spankin new about Tuning an engine bud so thanx man so much appreciated buddy because I take everything that you just said to heart bud and would absolutely follow your advice when it comes down to tuning my engine
Glad to help
@@TahoeSteve yours truly man thanx again buddy because I have been doing it wrong all of these years man now I have learned how to do it peropley now
Heck yeah, I have an 03 GMC sierra 2wd 5sp with the 4.8L and shes already wearing Gibson headers, full Gibson catback and a cold air intake, tuned on a dyno all I need to do now is get a decent camshaft and if that doesn't tickly my fancy the procharger kit is coming after that lol
kevin auman how much power does she make?
On modern turbo cars: Tune w/93, intercooler, down pipes/w/X-pipe mid exhaust pipe + cat back, CAIS and sticky 200 UTQG or less tires. These are the top five,...then bigger turbo, DI fuel pump and DI injectors for E85.
ok
Cam heads intake that’s where the power is made and a real laptop -dyno tune.
Agreed but this video is targeted for the beginner looking for a place to start (both in cost and complexity of project).
Thank you for the info Steve. I just bought a 2003 s10 small block and studying as much as I can to restore and improve upon it.
Congrats on your buy. I have a 06 Colorado and would love to stuff a 5.3 in that
Carburetor or fuel injection?
Injection
Times have changed, there is no need for a hand held tuner, its not too expensive to get a "custom" tune. you also can get off the shelf tunes, and custom tunes for your automatic transmission. All this with an app and a blue tooth OBDII module.HP tuners for GM, MHD is a popular app for BMW.
OEMs leave so much headroom on modern turbo cars that you can safely increase boost, advance timing, and so much more, run meth injections, sky's the limit. I have a bmw with a 4.4l twin turbo that comes stock with 440hp, with a piggyback tuner alone i can get 100hp and 100+ torque.
I agree with everything you say. This list is meant to be a "starting place" and TBH, HP Tuners in the hands of a beginner is very dangerous. @Marc Ramos is correct, but if you are going to get a custom tune, do yourself a favor and have a professional do it for you.
Got a summit racing turbo flow exhaust, definitely recommend for all 1995 and 6 Silverado owners. It’s a cat back but it makes the truck sound way better with a nicer growl to the engine.
Long tube headers are great for low and mid range torque.
Solid advice, no-nonsense delivery. Love it!
Trisha Xuk don’t u just look tasty lol
@@chrisford2604 thanks chick. Too kind ☺️.
This is SO helpful. Thank you for the crystal clear and concise breakdown.
So glad to help. Thanks for watching!
Didn’t know Ron Jeremy knew so much about cars n trucks
haha..this younger generation dont know who ron is
First thought when I clicked on this video lol
I was gonna say the same he looks like ron jeremy
😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Why do you keep looking up at the ceiling?
In body language understanding: He’s thinking or remembering. If he was looking down it’s usually he’s lying if I remember correctly.
The person holding the cards he's reading is obviously spiderman lol
Thank Goodness he is not looking down.
I swear to dog 🤣🤣🤣
Can I make My "04 Chevy TBLT w/4.2 strait 6 preform and sound better with only mods.? I was going to swap for a LS. But being a work truck and lots of Highway miles Cost of fuel for a V-8 doesn't sound so Cool. The 4.2 runs good but it's weak and soft spoken. What is available to beef this grocery getter up!
On the 5.3 engine in that tahoe, you dont need a special tool to pull the lifters up. The lifter trays will hold the lifters if you loosen the rocker arms and rotate them off the pushrods. Then you simply rotate the engine over 2 complete revolutions...lifters are now held in the lifter trays allowing you to remove the cam. But even removing the lifters manually, I'm not sure why you removed the heads....the lifter valley plate unbolts after you remove the intake.
thanks for your input!
I`m thinking of running 2 1/2 pipes off the headers then have them merge on one side into a 3 inch pipe then a efficient catalytic converter with the single 3 inch pipe going back into maybe a Flowmaster 40 and exit the car with one pipe sticking out the back. No laughing! Do you think
I`ll gain or lose HP?
Headers are good but converging to one and putting a cat in is bad.
I selected the link for the brakes but it’s saying that it doesn’t match with my ‘04 Tahoe.
i have a super 10 on my silverado i wanna put headers on it i think it may be a little loud
Love the vid bro. Thanks for sharing. Getting my first Tahoe. Looking forward to those mods!!
High flow
am air, header\s, high flow cat and muffler, tuner scanner, complete ignition system upgrade. Almost Hundred hp to wheels same gain TQ.
Robert Simon ignition upgraded cost around how much? is it pricey?
@@widowmaker4097 depends on year make model of vehicle. And how much upgrading to ignition\fuel system is really needed. MSDS, HO COILS, +4 plugs, 9mm wires and looms or just use zip strips, coil packs, single plug coils, TBI rejetting very easy and cheap, FI system better pump all that's really needed here to increase pressure then. Depending on age of system and make of vehicle and engine size quick off top my head most this eBay cheap, or summit or robbed from pick n pull junk yard. $250-$600. If robbed always take multi meter to check resistance infinity bad. I did all that to my 89' RS 5.0HO truck block so thick walled block. MSDS, blaster coil, tuner stage 2&3, high flow cat and muffler both cheap one robbed, rejetted TBI, changed detent pivot washer, high flow ram air set up. Tow and go truck shift kit robbed th700r4 tranny, 3.47 ratio, electric external fuel pump increase pressure,electric fans oil pump all less than 1k total includes full synthetic fluids upgrade. And electronics to read and use Scantron scanner for power mods chip. All my own labor and headers ofc tuned, meaning equal length collector tubes.
Gained not BHP but RHP or MHP slightly less than 100hp got 92hp, 2mpg better, 0-60 just over 4s, standing ¼mi starting 17s avg end time 14.7-14.1 street legal tires 122-128mph tire burn. Total mpg 19mpg
You don't have to pull the heads to do a cam. Spin the old cam fast by hand after loosening the rockers the lifters will sit up in the guides.
Agreed. I didn't know it at the time but they also have these rods that will hold the lifters up. It can be found on Amazon at amzn.to/2RywhAh
Did we get all those top 5 vids???
I have a 2002 Escalade with the 6.0 pro charger magnaflow exhaust catalytic converters removed idk if I should change my headers since I don’t have catts on it we remove the supercharger this year rebuilt with 928 performance parts and smaller pulley don’t know what else I can do
I bet that shit pulls hard!!!
03 Yukon I’ve done muffler delete adding cold air intake.. do I need to tune after I add long headers and do I have to cam swap if I do long headers?
Can we get more Tahoe videos please
2008 2500 HD Silverado - i have performance issues under 60mph any suggestions
Anything specific like noises or feelings?
delete stabilitrack and afm deletes v4 and eco mode ur truck will be ran v8 only
what exactly happens? when you floor it does the peddle feel light?
I’m going to assume you kept abs when you did the brakes correct? Btw I have a 01 Tahoe and your videos are very informative on the crap I plan to do to mine so thank you sir
Yes. And thanks!
What about the crank pulley/harmonic balancer ? Or throttle body spacer/bigger throttle body,Cat delete.
i have a 2002 gmc denali 1500 utility sport 6.0 liter and napa didnt want me to do it because they said it might come off or the car might act up how can i pass that problem
Get more perspectives. Everyone has an opinion.
I got a Chevy Blazer with a 4.3 vortec I bought off Facebook for $1,200. I cut the muffler off and put a straight pipe on it, sounds good for 6 cylinder. Plan on doing the intake and tune next. I would love to learn how to do a cam swap and upgrade the valve train.
Just know that heads don’t have to come out when you swap the cam. There is plenty of videos on how to do it without removing the heads.
@@badazzyoungstr954 thx that's good to know
Fantastic realistic suggestions !! Great job
Brakes are considered maintenance with some upgrades go to slotted rotors and four-piston calipers semi-metallic pads
ok
ive got a 3500 with 6.0 long tube headers no cats or mufflers and its pretty loud
New to upgrading cars but leaned a few things here 👍
I'm glad. Thanks for watching!
I would love to share the progress of my Tahoe with you. I have before and after pictures from when I bought it in April stock. And what it looks like a few months later with some wrench turning and money spending.
please do. Thanks for watching!
Every time I go to in N out I wonder who buys the t-shirts they sell, I wonder no more
I have a 1999 7.4 vortec with oval port heads. So you think headers, open intake and good mufflers for starters?
And tune
Gut out the catylitic converter lol and straight pipe the muffler and resonators
I ran without cats for a while. the exhaust at stop lights was overwhelming. ended up welding in some high flow cats on my long tubes. Much better.
@@TahoeSteve did you get check engine light when putting in the LT Headers? Issues with EGR Codes?
I've read and watched many videos showing a cold/ram air intake does nothing even with a turbo car, unless you get the vehicle tuned
Eric Mcguire you would be correct half he says is based on generic bs shared on the internet
I prefer the cam to be the fifth best mod over brakes 🤔🤔 i would leave the brakes at 6 because the stoping part is important as well
Me too. Let's just go with that. Especially as how some people get all bent on the fact that brakes are even in the list.
Thank you for the help. I have a 2002 tahoe that I'm thinking about either selling, or putting in lots of money to make it nice
Great list. I probably would have listed a tuneup and oil change as number one, but technically I guess that is more maintenance than performance mod.
I know most people think it's a ton of work for a new cam, would you suggest going to a larger rocker arm if possible?
larger rocker arm means new (taller valve covers) and by the time you do all that, you've spent more than you would on a cam for a fraction of the benefit. Get a Cam!
cam can give abour how many horspower? im driving 350z
Just cam? Depends on power range of said cam. 350z power band is what 4k to 6k or so? So most power high end I'd go with mid range to get more out of 2nd thru 4th. Umm about 20-35hp depending on few other things. 350z had variable valve timing stock correct?
Robert Simon thank you for answering.. uhh im torqy in second somewhat third id like more low end in fourth little more in third and the res of the gears high end. im already running megan longtube headers dcsports full true exhaust and cold air intake no cats str8piped
Robert Simon All the nonrevup motors have it only on the intake side (or exhaust..but only 1 side) and the new revup motors have it on both sides. I think it kicks in at 3500rpm but i've never felt it. The tone of the car changes though, so thats my feeling. Either that or its truely variable and its always on..i have no clue personally. The honda ones are very high profile so u can hear them turn on
Robert Simon i copied and pasted that from 350z forum. my z is 2006 revup btw... and i do feel the power in those bands like explained.. if u can hit me back it would be greatly appreciated sorry for all of the huge paragraphs lol im serious about this
@@widowmaker4097 hmm your turbo should be kicking by time you hit 3rd. Hmm you've got set pretty good, but remember you can hv weird effects from losing too much back pressure. There is a mechanical engineer formula that tells you everything you need to know you just plug in numbers. Hmm do you power mod chip and device necessary to reprogram\change eprom settings or MFG settings¿You can mess with your shift points and gearing ratios there even on the manuals. It does your cam bumps lifters variable or changes valves timing etc. And body pressure of turbo can be changed pretty easily as well if it's good one. Sounds like you just need to dial in. You did change your toe, camber and pitch correct getting rid of ground effects will shave time make faster cuz losing weight. You already hv aluminum heads and block correct? header is that weird plastic ceramic shit right? All synthetic in all fluids will give you more power, speed handling due to cooler temps in mine got 7-11degs cooler 12hp total. Cooler equals more power. Longer life electric fans electric pumps, Ditch spare when f'ing off or at track. Track only put 3gals in.
I heard that installing a cold air intake or ram air intake can actually make your car run worse if it’s not tuned for the huge air flow the intake provides
I won't disagree. A CAI makes the most sense when you have also done exhaust and a tune. But my point in the video is you have to start somewhere.
I got a 🐈 delete and I did the restrictor plate delete on the throttle body, next is a proper intake what else should I do? Is a muffler even necessary since I don't have a 🐈
Muffler only helps with sound. Taking out the cats will help
Not many states will let you run without cats (but I agree). I ran without cats for about 6 months. Recently, I incorporated high flow cats and it runs amazing now without smoking everyone out at stoplights.
Muffler adds harmonics to sound not really changes it. Exhaust tips and resonator Chambers, near cats looks like a second cat but isn't. Are what actually change pitch of vehicle sound. Like glass packs, cyclones, etc take on whole new sounds if add resonator tips and headers. Just glass pack muffler by self adds back pop and changes hz,freq, of sound slightly. Add other 2 and you'll wake entire block and never be able to sneak out or in. Learned this as a teen, switched immediately to flow master or cyclone black jack thrush style.
Big block 396shp, with 427 crank and heads and valves and 454 rods and my Pistons +. 030 bored over for 5ci.i ended up with 422ci 390rhp, 450ft\lbs TQ. IS DEF NOT A VERY QUIET ENGINE WITH DUAL GLASS PACKS, RES tips, headers was waking whole block.
Is it hard to take a governor off or bypass it I'm not sure how exactly a governor works in a car but I can only get my Tahoe to go 99 mph then it cuts off
You can have a professional tuner change the parameter in the PCM.
@@TahoeSteve I mean I'm not trying to spend a lot of money to do it, it is only a Tahoe it's not a race car I just don't like the fact that I can't get it past a hundred on the highways , I guess I'll buy a performance chip I seen one for $29 but normally if they're cheap they do not work like them nitro chips this one I was looking at had a remote where you can change settings and it is made for a Tahoe .. is the governor inside the block ? That's really what I was wondering cuz I did do a little research and other people was saying you have to rebuild your engine to take it out but most of all cars and trucks theses days run on computers that's why I was curious if there was a way to override it or take out a fuse something easy like that
Speed limitation is simply a parameter in the software.
I have the edge cts2 and you can adjust the speed limiter with it.
Steve, thank you for sharing your knowledge, I just subscribed, please keep coming out with these instructive videos. One question, I have a Yukon XL 2500 6.0, and I've got a lot of miles on it (267k) do you think it's time for an engine overhaul? Thanks in advance.
That is a very subjective question and the answer is impossible to give you an honest one. If you have the $$$ and want a project, do it! if your'e engine is giving you lots of problems, consider doing it - BUT it is a very time consuming process. took me months (waiting for engine to come back from machine shop, ordering parts, etc). An alternative is dropping a new engine in. Having said that - if you are strapped for cash and the thing works, keep driving it. I'm a crazy man dropping all that cash into an old vehicle. But i can't afford a new one and i LOVE my old truck. That's my two cents. Good Luck!
Get your oil tested and that can tell you what the condition of the internals are like.
I have a 2020 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 w/5.3 motor, I recently purchased a k & n black hawk cold air intake & Airiad Power Aid Throttle Body Spacer And Jet Performance Products 80mm Powr-Flo Throttle Body My question is Should I have my motor tuned. Thank for any advice..... I'm a rookie....
Yes. The factory tune is not optimized for your specific engine just real close. Add the mods and it's even less optimized. I'd bet you gain 10-15hp with a tune, from someone reputable.
@@christopherking2012 Thanks for taking the time to get back with me ..... I'm gonna Make an Appointment With Texas Speed and Performance in Georgetown TX ...... Keep the videos coming they are very helpful to us
@@davidmcbride6437 good choice they're a reputable name in the LS game.
with them new vehicles you have to tune every little thing, there very sensitive
2020 GMC Sierra cannot be tuned .... The ECM Is lock 🔐
I've heard with Cam swaps your mileage actually goes up a little specially with intake and exhaust
There are a lot of variables to consider. With all the mods I have done on my truck, I had to add fuel to compensate for the air/fuel mix so my mileage went down.
I liked how you presented everything, not going too wild& costly !
thanks
Best bang for the buck is some kind of tune. That should be first. Especially if you get a hand held. CAI. Exhaust and headers are in the same category. Turbo and superchargers end it with bolt-ons. Cam and head job, fuck it, lets do crank and pistons and bore the block .60 over. Then with your hand held, retune it.
Do the long tube headers help with any gas mileage?
Sticky Business Bowfishing long tube headers are almost illegal everywhere
Almost always it wont because it will affect scavenging if fuel economy is your main focus try shorties gearing intake weight tire pressure and delete cats with x pipe
after I acquired some welding equipment, I cut in 2 high flow cats. now running legal in my state. Not sure about other states.
Ron Jeremy, love this content.
thank you, (i think). glad to say I have lost a lot of weight since this video.
Tahoe Steve i promise u it wasnt a insult on weight or anything man lol ron jeremy is hilarious an im pretty sure im bigger than u were in this video
@@loganryan1317 All good!
Great video- thanks. When you swapped out the cam, what did you have to do with the ECM? Did you have to re-program? If so, with what?
You know the best cold air intake? For 2010 Silverado 1500 5.3l vortec? That puts more HP and better performance?
Had a question that not about mods. I got my 4wd light and stabablity system light on..i switched the switch first...then I changed the transfer module..then I took the motor out and replaced the electrical ring inside the motor. Still no luck...when I turn the truck on the switch lights all come on for a few seconds and then go blank..i believe it's stuck in 2wd and the motor not broken cause it's not making any noise when trying to switch into 4wd. I believe it's a electrical problem..any ideas what the problem is..the only thing I didn't replace was the actuator. Let me know what you think..clean all the grounds also..thanks
I hate the stability light. I was gonna say double and triple check all your grounds. I had that same problem with my wife's Equinox. Had to take off all the grounds, clean em up real good and re-install. Problem solved. Good luck. I know what you are going through.
@@TahoeSteve I just cleaned then all ..the only thing I haven't messed with is the actuator and there must be a short somewhere..the service 4wd light and stabilty go hand in hand ..you fix one and you fix the other..its funny cause I never used 4wd till we went snowboarding and a few days later the lights came on..irritating that calling chevy they won't tell you shit..come bring it in for a diagnostic..shit I've already done my own diagnostic answer a stupid question..i bought the car from you..lol ...not everyone can afford 500 just to know the problem which takes them 5 minutes.
I would done number 5 a head port and polish job to still make it breath better
Great info Steve...I greatly appreciate your take and the clear explanation of the reasoning behind your mods.
Thanks so much for watching. Comments like yours help keep me motivated to keep making videos. Much appreciated!
I am really curious on what is above the camera He keeps looking up lol
the answers to all the big questions
Tony Mdrno
Q cards or notes i bet lol
Would doing a cam swap on a high mileage 5.7 Silverado affect the motors life span???
What’s the point if you want to cam the engine you can’t just can it unless ur putting a factory cam in it but what’s the point it’s high mileage plus if u have a 350 why not just buy a new one in tots a new cam would be the same price has a kinda high mileage 350
If it's mild cam and your Valve seats both in\out and Valve springs and lifters are all still good. Nah, won't mess with it. Put shift kit in tranny as well and upgrade whole ignition system. Pfft same price where? Found on the farm? Complete top end and bottom end 350 new\crate engine is couple thousand. To end rebuild mild cam shift kit and ignition you can do all yourself over a week end or pay if look around bout$800-1k and plus numbers all still will match that way, to hv done.
What would you recommend for me to help my performance on my 1998 Chevy Silverado C1500 5.7 v8 all i done to it was put a cold air intake in it
Get heads camshaft exhaust and a tune
Ls swap
Mpfi spider upgrade, new cap n rotor, wires , iridium ac delcos, e fans and headers and exhaust , carbon metallic brakes for stopping power they grip good. should be good for street fun no drag strip though. I did all this on my 98 c1500 n it was a big difference compared to stock. Smokes the tires on dry road till it grips.
What do you suggest for suspension?
thank man really helped me get a idea we’re to start with my build I got a 2000 Tahoe
Yeah those power stop evolution brakes are really good. I did them and they are drilled and slotted and have the cool red powder coat. But I about went through the dash after switching from stock to those
i didn't feel that much difference myself, but they sure are purdy, and they do work.
I also went from worn out brakes to all new. Did you do the beeding process ?
I got the carbon fiber ceramic blend brake pads also. I dono if you did or not
I'm just starting to get in to this type of stuff. I have a 2005 Silverado and am wanting more horse power but without sacrificing on mileage to much or at all if possible. I also don't want it to be to loud. I do like quieter trucks, personally. Any suggestions or am I asking to much?
Buy a Tesla :)
@@TahoeSteve Haha I wish
Can't have hp and mileage 🙄
Got a 1988 Chevy C/K 1500 Z71 4x4. Got 3k to drop into it. Suggestions?
Ls 5.3/6.0 swap into it. Throttle body, tune, headers, electric fan, cold air, and maybe some random shit like a toolbox in the back, or fender flares. Just for looks
Man im 17 i have a 2003 checy silverado cabin and a half and wanna do all these mods but im broke dam
Good luck to ya!
We all being said and done do u have an estimate on how much this build cost ? From first mod to the 5th/6th
Links to everything in the video in the description. Best way to get a cost is to check out the Amazon links and add up the items you are interested in.
Tahoe Steve okay thx Tahoe Steve! I want all them!
Steve how about a pedal Commander? What do you think? I've did the air intake (K&N INTAKE), Bora cat back system and the Diablo tuner. I have a 2014 cts coupe not sure of my hp after, but beat any same cars with mods.
I was waiting for that spider he keeps looking up at to come down. Thanks for the advice.
He's still up there!
A 92 buick road master. Should I follow this to the T. I have a factory 350 5.7. Any tips will be greatly appreciated.
I’d suggest throw it away
Hey bro. I just got a 1990 Chevy with a 454. Very informative. So cam swap what it cost u
The one I got was Comp Cam 54-451-11; Dur @ .050 - 208/212; LOB115; lift .554/.558 It's been a while but i think it was $375 ish
What about throttle sensitivity controllers?