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Another noob question from me - 3/21/2008 3:09:43 PM

zkgraves

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Im just now getting into car and truck performance.. i know a little about them.. along the lines of diagnosing problems and doing my own repairs most of the time..I got a 2006 Silverado Vortec V6 and im looking to get a lil more power out of my truck.. I use RP oil and lube for everything, flowmaster 40 single in dual out, K&N intake, new acdelco plugs and the truck came with acdelco wires.. anyone have anyother ideas? Would a programmer be a waste of money or good investment?

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RE: Another noob question from me - 3/21/2008 4:02:47 PM

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I dont know to much about helping out V6's but it helped me with my 8, it was one of the better things I did to my truck.

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RE: Another noob question from me - 3/21/2008 5:39:02 PM

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to be a little more specific it takes a second for it to get up and go, but once it does it hauls ass.. until 99 and the dang thing shuts off.. i want to get more low end i guess is what its called, more initial get up and go..

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RE: Another noob question from me - 3/22/2008 3:49:36 PM

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bump

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RE: Another noob question from me - 3/22/2008 5:30:09 PM

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i would say bump up your gears a lil
and a hypertech will give you a lil more 15 or so HP
then maybe the gears should give you a lil more off the line
and with the hypertech you can change your top end MPH shut off and your Rev. Limitter.

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RE: Another noob question from me - 3/22/2008 5:38:10 PM

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awesome, thanx for the advice.

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RE: Another noob question from me - 3/22/2008 8:56:00 PM

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The power programmer will give you the biggest bang for your buck!

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RE: Another noob question from me - 3/23/2008 10:22:03 AM

ehhget

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hypertech will let you change your shift points for better low end- that's what i did and it made a difference for me on the low end- i cant tell a spec of difference on the high end

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