Cramer

I started mounting a set of factory fogs and couldn't do it. I didn't like the oversize of it compared to the ducts.

My thoughts!

Got Novembers issue of Truckin Magazine and saw that a few members got some coverage. http://www.truckinweb.com/throwdown/2014/1407_2006_chevrolet_silverado_ss_2014_truckin_throwdown_competitors/ Alex Cortez (can't remember his screen name) And this is a thanks from a competitor of the throwdown to one of the mods here Renaldo (CHPspecial) http://www.truckinweb.com/throwdown/2014/1407_2003_chevrolet_silverado_2014_truckin_throwdown_competitors/

That sounds OK for them. That preload should be a little noisy but not terrible.

Did you soak the lifters in oil for a day prior to installing them? Or pour oil in the lifter bore? As for preload, it depends on the swipe pattern on the valve stem to the rocker arm.

^^^ I know this well also. Not only once.... about 4 times.

Not gonna share the pics??? Lol

Talk to Brian Tooley at BTR Racing. He has everything in stock you will need and good prices on it all. Also stay away from the LS 7 lifters. Go with one of Brian's.

Wait for it................ !

Damn Chris were not allowed to have a little fun on here every now and again anymore? We need a nudie section!

Awesome times! How the hell did you get down to 5k? Mine weighed 5,635# with me in it at the scales last time I was there.

I will keep my eyes and ears open for another one. I tried to get Rick to start making them again. Lol

Damn Earl. I didn't know you wrecked the hoe! Hope all is well with you and your family, and none was hurt.

Yes sir. It took some phone calls and bribery to get it...... it is brand new in the unopened box too.... When I talked to Rick about the sensors he gave me a list of people to talk to and hooked me up with a few things he had on the shelf for it. Can't wait to get it going.

This little guy is the cats ass! I have one sitting in my box!

I hauled a skid steer and all the attachments 60mi with no problem. Actually I was betting that I'd break something.

As above, never heard of this coating before. I would also cut the filter open and check it for any metallic debris. What have you done to your truck? Does it have cats? If so it's common for them to plug up around that mileage, and that would or could be the cause. Also what octane of fuel are you running? Premium fuel only. You can also pull the plugs, and check them, as well as bad plug wires, or a loose or broken plug. These engines are known to have a piston slap issue, and that could be the coating that the guy was talking about that is put on at the factory on the skirts. Give us a rundown of your mods if you have any, and I'm sure it's going to be easier and cheaper than you think. Bad or lower octane fuel will cause knocking under acceleration, broken valve spring is more noticeable under acceleration, but can also hear at idle, plugs and wires can also be the cause but you would more then likely get a misfire code, Cats are a culprit of many noises and can come out of the blue leaving you scratching your head. Let us know what is done to it and we'll be able to steer you a little better

Hey! That was my GOOD advice from the beginning!

CAUTION! Once you start, you won't stop! For instance: CAM Swap: Cam, tune, spring kit, pushrods, LS2 timing chain, gasket kit, injectors at the bare minimum. Roughly $1800 DIY. Then you say while I'm doing this I might as well upgrade my fuel pump, different converter, it's going to have to breathe in and out so a CAI, Headers, and muffler or cat back, in on the list. Roughly $1200 DIY. Maggie or a SC: Whole kit with injectors, fuel pump, tune, gauges, and maybe headers on back and a converter. Roughly $3200 for everything doing it yourself Cheap upgrades: E-Fans, E-bay headers, Muffler in place of the stock one, Tune, Converter. Roughly $1600 DIY It's all a chain reaction, and none are totally cheap. The last scenario is about the best bang's for the buck if you don't have much money to put into it. You already will have a good starting point to do other mods down the road when money is available.

Oval is a little quieter, Multicore is quieter than the sportsman.

Stock length is 7.400". The stock length should work for you, but it's good to check the length when the heads are on and everything is setup. Don't use stock pushrods as a replacement, or use your old ones. Get some hardened pushrods.

It might be tune related, and finally showed it's face when the trans pressures declined from wear. There are a few tables in the TCC Lock/Unlock tune that have to be met, and not overlap for the TC to not eventually kill itself and of the trans. Also a misfire can cause this issue, but I'm not sure if the slip code would result from it.