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  1. Vortec 5300 5.3L V8
    Well, I just read a thread that said it would be a lot of work to do the wiring harness with a buildup from a 5.3 to a 6.0 so now my question would be to go with a remanufactured or rebuilt 5.3 and is it worth it to get all of the upgrades for performance, I’m not sure what upgrades they really...
  2. 🎵 🖥️ Mobile Electronics - Infotainment
    I was looking to upgrade my sound system. I was looking to get a 1600w peak power (1000w RMS power) subwoofer set. And upgrade the two front door speaker since when I bought it they were busted and for those speaker they will be 200w peak power (100w RMS power) the back will not be running as...
  3. Vortec 5300 5.3L V8
    So I have a 5.3, I run a V8 chip to do away with the V4/V8 default setting. Didnt like the way the truck drove before i got it. Been loving it ever since. Long story short I went for a sticker today and I failed emissions. Catalyst not ready, Oxygen sensor not ready, Oxygen sensor heater not...
  4. ⛐ Suspension - Steering
    I’ve been thinking about replacing my front differential on a 2013 Silverado 1500 5.3 didn’t know if I should have differential rebuilt or to buy a rebuilt one install and send current one in? Also I believe my front diff is a GU4 which I think is the 3.08 gearing didn’t know if I should keep...
  5. EcoTec 5.3L V8
    I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 Lt Z71 and yesterday it started making a rattling noise when I go above 60mph. The noise sounds like it’s coming from the front passenger side. I popped the hood on the freeway and had someone press the gas but I didn’t hear that rattling noise. Any ideas of what it...
  6. Vortec 5300 5.3L V8
    First off Hello everyone and Happy Holidays, This is my first post on the forum and I thought it'd be nice to share how I did my cam swap on my 2002 Sierra with the 5.3 LM7 incase anyone might need it. This guide is specifically for the Truck Norris cam shaft by Brian Tooley Racing but this...
  7. Engine
    So I was wondering when my 96 Silverado with the 5.7L hits empty about how much fuel is left in the tank? If anyone knows I’d appreciate it I could not find a clear answer online
  8. 📝 How-To Articles
    I just purchased a 2012 Chevy 1500 Silverado LT Extended Cab Long Box with 120K miles -- All in all a very nice truck that seems to have been well maintained. There are a few things I am going to work to bring it back to excellent condition. The 1st thing I did was to buy a new Center Console...
  9. Engine
    I’ve recently had manifold headers and gaskets replaced shop said bolt on driver side in back broke and needed to be tack welded out they got it out and installed new gaskets and headers, after driving truck a while I noticed ticking, white smoke coming out ac vents and soot developed around...
  10. 🧰 🛠️Under ConsTRUCKtion
    So as i was just reading a post about a 07-13 style truck someone built, I figured mights well post mine. So about 7 years ago I stumbled into one of those sketchy dealer ships in central Maine. Had just gotten my license and saw a (forgot the year) 5.3 bonneville outside with the supercharged...
  11. ❄️ Climate Control - HVAC
    Looking for some help for my Silverado. I lost AC randomly about a week ago. It didn't slowly get warm over time. It just randomly one day I got in my truck to head home from work and the vents were blowing hot air. I tried toggling off the AC switch inside the truck, turn the temp all the way...
  12. 💡 HID & LED Lighting
    HID headlights may cause trouble for you when you replace or upgrade them. Lasfit has customized corresponding D5S LED bulbs for some Chevy Silverado owners. Want to know the actual effect of Lasfit's customized D5S LED bulbs? Let our customer Ryan take you on a journey! Light out put is 10/10...
  13. 🙋‍♂️ Member Introductions
    Hello Everyone, So just a little about myself, I'm 37 years young, I'm a Machinist/Programmer, I would consider myself very new to the Pickup world and seeking to gain knowledge on all that's needed to know about these beautiful trucks. I'm very new to the Forum and Forums in general so I'm...
  14. ⚙️ Transmission - Transfer Case - Driveline
    Hey I am new here and my name is Shayne. I have a 2000 Silverado that I swapped the manuel shift Tranfer case to a 2002 gmc Sierra electronic shift transfer case because I had it laying around from a parts truck. The Manuel transfer case went bad and I needed to get around so I installed the...
  15. Vortec 5300 5.3L V8
    Every now and then when I’m at a stop or the truck is in idle or at a stand still there will be a slight tick and the smallest flux in rpms, maybe 50-100. Hard to tell with how small it is. Doesn’t seem to be troubling and from what I’ve read it might be normal?But I’ve attached a video to help...
  16. Vortec 4300 4.3L V6
    I got a 01 Silverado with 360,000k all original motor and trans. engine runs good but transmission is starting to slip. im looking for a little more power and something i can daily drive. not looking for speed but reliability. i’m just curious about what’s some cons and pros about swapping to a...
  17. Vortec 5300 5.3L V8
    I have a 2012 Chevy silverado 1500 (5.3 V8) with 250,000 miles on it. Since the last oil change, I have been topping off the oil 1qt every 1k mi. I've gone through 5 extra quarts since my last oil change 6k mi ago. This truck burns a ton of oil! I fart white smoke out the exhaust when I...
  18. ⚡ Electrical
    Hello I have a 2009 Silverado 1500 4x4 4.8L V8 Gasser. It is the WT trim so it has the manual windows and power door locks. I am wondering if I can swap a LT door into my truck to have power windows. But from searching online I can’t seem to find if the WT trim has the wiring for this to be...
  19. EcoTec 5.3L V8
    So while driving down the highway even on a straightaway holding a steady speed my 2015 1500 surges about 500 rpm for no reason, no added pressure to pedal etc, just surges every 30-60 secs about 500 rpm. Had plugs and wires replaced, throtttle bottle cleaned, tranny flush etc and still does it...
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