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I had the same kit on my old 05' VHO. The ram air tube does make a difference. It helps get more cooler air to the filter. Of course the design is not of a true "Ram Air" design due to the inside of the Volant air box having the fender cut out wide open. This will not allow the box to pressurize and creat that "ram air" effect. The positive thing about not having a true "ram air" design is the ability to get cooler air to the filter, and keep out water and hard debris from penetrating your air filter. It is stated it is for highway only use due to the fact it "could" shove water into your Volant air box and get past the air filter. But pure neglect would be the cause of this happening. Like driving through high water or driving into a lake, pond, bay, or ocean! If you still worry about water getting to your filter, then buy a water resistant filter sock to be on the safe side. I ran my truck through heavy rains many times and the filter was always still dry after checking it when I would get home. Anyways, congrats and good luck with future mods! Jim

Looks like I'll be going with a Wheatley tune as soon as I get a chance. Not sure if it would be worth it until I get exhaust and intake, but then again, those bolt-on do not generally make much of a difference in power output. Jim

Facts straight?? Hmmm... they are pretty straight...in my opinion. I drove my brother in laws black on black 6.1 HEMI Challenger. Yes it is fast, but not nearly as fast as I thought it would be. The weight is a major factor. Also, I'm not small, I'm just perfect! IMO. 210lbs. The seats are too big, not the inside overall room. The seats look like large leather reclining chairs that belong in your house or for your office chair. They are very bulky looking and are not comfortable. They are very stiff, way too firm. No plushness or sport like feeling to them. Just too hard. If I had hemorrhoids...lol....I'd probably have to sell the car if I had to sit in them every day. Yes, the car looks sick...from the outside, but the interior is very lacking. Even the Car and Driver magazine had some of the same comments as I felt about the car. Facts are pretty on que my friend. Of course, since the world is opinionated, someone else could always dissagree..... Jim

Unfortunately the Silverado SS is dead and will stay that way....unless GM really pulls drastically through their economic down fall. You can always build your own....if you really think about it, we pretty much change out everything on them anyways. Though you still have the fan club that will only do the basic bolt ons. It really is just unfortunate for us all. Now, on the Camaro thing, these are probably kids stating their opinions. The Challenger is nice, but it is not put together all that well. Have any of you read the Car and Driver reviews?? Even within the Challenger review it was dogged by the statement of the Camaro being a much better build and styled car than the Challenger. I'm sorry, but unless any of you guys have driven or driven in a Challenger, then you have no idea what everyone is talking about. The outside of the car looks great, but only shows old school appearance. Unfortunately that look doesn't appeal to everyone. Then get in, the seats are huge, and uncomfortable (at least the SRT8 Version's are). Take a look around at the interior parts. It only reminds you of the Chrysler 300 and the Charger. No unique styling inside what-so-ever. Not for a $40K+ fricken price tag! Then there is the heft. The car is heavy. The engine has to work to push this car. It has some torque, but not what would have been expected. The In The Seat of The Pants meter was reading a 6 in my opinion. If Dodge would shed some weight on this beast and revamp the interior to of a more personal "Challenger" only styling, then you would have a great car worthy of the $40K+ price tag! Hell, just lower the price of the SRT8 version to around $34K and call it a day! GET THE FACTS BEFORE YOU POST GUYS! J

That's really the whole debate with this truck though. More people would like to see this truck in a single cab, then there are others that wouldn't buy the truck unless it offered more room for more than just one passenger. To me, the ext and crew cab trucks are not the problem. It will come down to will we (GM) build this truck in a single cab? I really do not know why this is a problem, but there is an obvious reason. Hell, they still won't offer the 6.0L in a single cab configuration. So what makes you guys think they will offer it with even a bigger engine option??? I'm with a lot of you guys on them producing this hot sport truck, but the final say so is in GM's hands.... Jim

Aint that the truth........

How would 520ftlbs of tq be competitive against the current? That doesn't make sense. Jim

I wouldn't mind one, but it really doesn't fit the bill for me. I really could care less for the added mass. I would like to buy a single cab SS. If they make one. Place that 6.2L in that....then we have some real potential. The cheapest I found a GMC Denalli loaded, was $45,000 + TTL. That will put me out of being able to have money left over for mods. I would like to keep the cost down to around $35,000 tops for my next truck. If GM fails to launch the next SS Silverado as a single cab, then I go to plan B. Make my own single cab SS. I haven't done any number figures yet, so I don't know if buying a new bodied single cab auto with a 4.8L will allow me to build a personalized 7.0L SS. I will have to do some research to see if this is worth the time and money. Untill the new SS arrives, I can only hope. Jim

I honestly doubt you will see GM produce to sell that particular truck. I really hate to say it too. I would love to purchase that thing if they did though. I'm thinking we will see a 6.2L SS Silverado. If they do, I would hope they would sell it supercharged with a 6L80E behind it. Would be really nice if they actually produced a pure performance truck that is SINGLE CAB! The extended cab version should be offered as well, but a least give the buyer the option. Ford will be producing a 3rd Gen Lightning here soon. Probably in 2009. GM better have the balls to compete this time around.... I'm thinking both the new SSS and new Lightning will be put out for sale close to the same time. Until then, that will tell me what I will be buying next go around. I'm leaning towards GM, but if Ford really breaks the ice this time around, I may have to switch back. The last Ford I owned was my favorite 93 GT black on black 5-speed. After I wrecked it, I didn't feel the same about the cars value anymore. That's when I sold it and gave GM a try. My first was a 2000 Silverado 5.3L Ext cab. It was mildly modded and gave me no issues from day one til I traded it. My previous 05' VHO, was a lemon from day one. I had way too many problems with it. So now, I'm left not knowing what to buy this time. I'll wait to see. Until then, good luck to all who are still in the mod war! Jim

Well...it's been a while since I first asked about a possible new body SS Silverado. Well? Any updated news on this subject? Thanks, Jim

Those Dynatechs I sold you and your toes make a beautiful combination! Those headers look awesome with that Nitro-Plate coating. That is the first time I ever seen them! I hope to see some video soon and some dyno numbers! Jim

I doubt it will be all that fast due to the heft of the Denali. It will be pretty quick, but I don't see it beating a 2wd EC VHO or SS. Would like to see a SCSB SS with that engine combo. That would be fast! Jim

SOLD!!!! Jim

part# 10572 is the part number to these shocks. Jim

SOLD!!!!!!! Jim

I want you to think about this for a second. When you lower the front of a SS, you use drop spindles. They don't really alter the suspension geometry much at all. It is actually placing the hub up higher. Therefore, the front suspension will not have less suspension travel, it will still be about the same. Either way, the Belltech shocks were almost exactly the same length as the stock ones. The only shocks that were shorter that I had were the rear shocks. I'll post the Belltech part # tomarrow. Jim

I used them with a 2" drop. They will work on stock hidth or down to 3" of front drop on a SS or VHO/ V-Max style truck. Jim

I don't know, I just did I guess. Did it hurt your feelings? Jim

Still for sale! Jim

Selling 2 front Belltech Nitro-Active shocks. They are almost new. They have 2500-3000mi on them. They do not have any scratches or are they dirty by any means. I sold the truck and parted out the aftermarket parts. The front shocks are the last items left. Selling the pair for $65.00 shipped (US ONLY). Will accept Paypal or money order for them. Paypal ID: [email protected] Cell# 832-250-7247 Thanks, Jim

ttt............

Brand new Radix kit still for sale! $4,750 (shipped) or $4,650 local pickup! You wont find a better deal on a brand new Radix kit like this! Cell# 832-250-7247 email: [email protected] Thanks, Jim

That will be the day. I would love to see that. Way too far fetched to ever happen. Jim

build your own! Build my own? It would be cheaper to buy one already made. Add the price of a new RCSB Silverado V8 with leather, all the SS ground effects, painting, 6.2L 0r 7.0L engine, 6l80e tranny, wiring harnesses, wheels, suspension, and interior upgrades........Well, I think you get the picture. Way TOO much money spent! I mean come on, you have to agree with me to a certain degree. Jim

Cool thanks. I wonder if all 2008 vehicles will be listed under that? GM places some out later in the model year. We'll see. Jim