88 SILVERADO

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Permalink Reply by LBZ Rocket on February 18, 2009 at 11:47am

K&N filter, Throttle body spacer and a hypertech Chip. Filter is about $45, Spacer is about $60 both available from local parts stores. The Chips can vary in price.. usually from about $200 +

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Permalink Reply by soldier1 on February 18, 2009 at 12:01pm

i am not sure if this truck will accept a chip as to the fact it is carberated what do you think???

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Permalink Reply by Carl on February 18, 2009 at 12:16pm

Try some headers and a cross over pipe in the exhaust this will equalize the pressure in both pipes and also help with exhaust gas scavaging, some say it also makes your engine have just alittle more power and mileage. If that is an old carborated 350, then you are probably runnin a 700R4 trans, if so you can add a shift improver kit. I hear that alot of people are also changin out all the fluids for fully synthetic fluids in search of more power and better gas mileage. You can also try upgrading your ignition to like an MSD unit. Plug wires and all. I'm also hearin good things about those new E-3 plugs, I put a set in my truck and noticed it felt like it had a small amount more pep, nothing major, but just enough to notice if you put your foot in it. I would also look into changin out the intake and carb for a better one. Then there's always the cam and lifter swap. Hope any of this helps you man. Good luck with it.

Carl

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Permalink Reply by soldier1 on February 18, 2009 at 1:37pm

thanks brother i will see what i can do

Carl said:

Try some headers and a cross over pipe in the exhaust this will equalize the pressure in both pipes and also help with exhaust gas scavaging, some say it also makes your engine have just alittle more power and mileage. If that is an old carborated 350, then you are probably runnin a 700R4 trans, if so you can add a shift improver kit. I hear that alot of people are also changin out all the fluids for fully synthetic fluids in search of more power and better gas mileage. You can also try upgrading your ignition to like an MSD unit. Plug wires and all. I'm also hearin good things about those new E-3 plugs, I put a set in my truck and noticed it felt like it had a small amount more pep, nothing major, but just enough to notice if you put your foot in it. I would also look into changin out the intake and carb for a better one. Then there's always the cam and lifter swap. Hope any of this helps you man. Good luck with it.

Carl

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Permalink Reply by Carl on February 18, 2009 at 2:29pm

Are you still on active duty man? If so where ya stationed if ya don't mind me askin. I'm assumin your military cause of your sign in soldier1. I spent some time in the military myself. If you are stationed around some of the places I have been, I might be able to help point you in the right direction for local places to get parts and labor.

Carl

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Permalink Reply by soldier1 on February 18, 2009 at 4:19pm

fixing to go to fort hood just found out about 10 mikes ago

Carl said:

Are you still on active duty man? If so where ya stationed if ya don't mind me askin. I'm assumin your military cause of your sign in soldier1. I spent some time in the military myself. If you are stationed around some of the places I have been, I might be able to help point you in the right direction for local places to get parts and labor.

Carl

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Permalink Reply by Carl on February 18, 2009 at 8:08pm

Oh man, I don't know anybody down there. Still I wish you the best of luck with it all man. I have never been to Ft. Hood, but have heard that it is a good place. Good luck man.

Carl

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Permalink Reply by soldier1 on February 18, 2009 at 8:19pm

thanks man i am going down to be a trainer for the guys getting ready to go hope i have some good s**t to bring to the fight

Carl said:

Oh man, I don't know anybody down there. Still I wish you the best of luck with it all man. I have never been to Ft. Hood, but have heard that it is a good place. Good luck man.

Carl

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Permalink Reply by Carl on February 21, 2009 at 1:35pm

I'm sure you will do just fine man, if not they wouldn't be sendin you. Just do your best and I'm sure that you will be givin those guys some trainin that will keep them alive and bring them home safely. Good luck with it man, and I have talked to some friends that have been stationed down there. They all told me the same thing. Once you get there you shouldn't have much of a problem findin someone to help you with your truck or findin the parts to build it up the way that you want it. Good luck with it man.


Carl

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Permalink Reply by soldier1 on February 22, 2009 at 1:44pm

thanks bro but i think plans have changed i think i am going to be staying here in little rock now you know uncle sam he's about as fickle as awoman

Carl said:

I'm sure you will do just fine man, if not they wouldn't be sendin you. Just do your best and I'm sure that you will be givin those guys some trainin that will keep them alive and bring them home safely. Good luck with it man, and I have talked to some friends that have been stationed down there. They all told me the same thing. Once you get there you shouldn't have much of a problem findin someone to help you with your truck or findin the parts to build it up the way that you want it. Good luck with it man.


Carl

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Permalink Reply by Carl on February 23, 2009 at 10:53pm

Well man good luck with it. I know that around Little Rock there you can find some good places to that will help you with your truck. I went and talked to the recruiter today about gettin back in the Army, but not sure if I will be able to or not. Good luck with your truck man, I will do some askin around and lookin online and see what I can find for you.

Carl

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Permalink Reply by Antonio Roman on November 6, 2009 at 11:43am

hey i have have an 88 silverado but i have a 4X2 with a 5 speed. Have you done any of the upgrades to your motor and if so what were some of the things you liked disliked etc etc

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