where you from that the local shop did it for $300? is that just the install work? if i order the magnaflow....or some other one, i can install it myself at the base hobby shop. they rent lifts out for like $3 an hour, can use all the air hose and tools you want! can't beat that

 

If you order a cat back set up, its real easy to do. A couple bolts and undo the hangers and the old one is off. You might just need some ramps. As for the tune, you could get one for bout $265 maybe even less. I paid 300 for mine but the guy lives here and he just hooks up his laptop and goes to town. I pay only one time, after that he tunes it for free every time. Your gonna spend a hundred bucks on a chip that will probably not be noticeable at all. Then your gonna get a custom tune down the line and that chip wont be able to be used at all. IMO, save ur money for a custom tune. If you want the chip then go for it, but we all speak from experience to let the new guys know whats the best bang for the buck and whats not. I see it all the time.

 

Sounds good. Look more into and start saving up. Any suggestions on billet grills?

 

On the billet grilles there are quite few designs that would look good on these trucks. Its really personal choice but I like em cuz it makes the front appear awesome.

 

In the long run you will spend just as much for a "Box" tune as you will for a Custom Tune. Check out Black Bear Justin is the best, he can make your truck fit you, a box tune is the same for everybody that buys it. I know you are wanting to see some gains but do a little more reading about the custom tune and I think you will go with one. It took me 2 months of researching the issue, but I'm going with BBP. Good luck in your decision.