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12-12-2007, 08:39 PM

BigRandy95

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cheap upgrades

Hey i got a 97 chevy 1500 350 5.7. I was wondering what would be the best ways to get my truck faster for under 200 bucks

12-12-2007, 10:08 PM

ito707

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RE: cheap upgrades

I'd say an Airaid Jr intake they cost bout $150 or an underdrive pulley for bout $60.

12-12-2007, 11:33 PM

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RE: cheap upgrades

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I'd say an Airaid Jr intake they cost bout $150 or an underdrive pulley for bout $60.

Have you installed the underdrive pulley? If so how much a horsepower difference did you get and did it mess with your charging system?

12-13-2007, 12:25 AM

chevy112488

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RE: cheap upgrades

trans dapt tbs, look up the ultimate free horsepower mod thread, K&N or equivalent filter...

12-13-2007, 12:56 AM

rjdoolay

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RE: cheap upgrades

I like the Airaid Jr. I have one and i like it. And i was about 150 like ito said. The others have good ideas to. A TBS or a just the filter. you could probley get both for under 200.

12-13-2007, 01:46 AM

ito707

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RE: cheap upgrades

I haven't yet.A buddy of mine installed one his 5.3 Sierra we noticed a difference in his truck,it was probably at least 10hp it didn't affect his charging system at all.

12-13-2007, 01:56 AM

ito707

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RE: cheap upgrades

rjdoolay I c u got ur exhaust done.How do u like ur Flowmasters?

12-13-2007, 07:32 AM

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RE: cheap upgrades

I would say a programmer or a tune. After that a K&N air filter. Those would be the best bang for the buck on a stock truck. Will be more than $200 but not by much.