stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

i saw my friends racing in ¼ of mile, one in a stock 4wd single cab 03 silveado, and the other in a brand new 07 4wd single cab silverado, the 03 beat the 07, about 3 times by a car. why is that? isnt 07 supossed to have 15 extra hp?

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

Actually from 2000-2003, the Vortec 5300 series produced 285hp. The 075.3 is pumping out 315hp. I could be a gearing issue, but I find it hard to believe the stock 03 is beating a stock 07. When I bought my truck (stock), I raced BigTexasChevy who has a 07 Z-71 and he beat the **** out of me. Even with all my current mods I'm only half a truck on him from a roll, but he kills me off the line because he has 4.10's. I'm not saying it isn't true, it is just very interesting.

I am assuming that both trucks are 5.3's. Can you find out what engines they have?

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

SC, yes sir, they are both 5.3L engines, single cabs and 4wd. i rodein my friend¨s 07 with him, and i could feel the difference between his new truck and mine. lotz of difference buddy.

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That is really impressive the 03 was beating the 07. Man, I agree the 07 is in a league of its own of the factory line. Makes me sick how much power they have stock!![:@]

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I heard that the new trucks have the 4,8 engines.In other words a four cylinder when going slow and a 8 cylinder when you need the power. Is this true?

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I have heard the same rumor. I definitely want to find a way to disable that if I can. Bugs the **** out of me that my truck won't break the wheels loose from a dead stop at all.

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The new trucks do have the option to drop to 4 cylinders, but only when not needed. For example when cruising on the highway, and no load or flat. But off the line they will always use all 8 due to the weight of the truck.

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

Cylinder deactivation technology or (cylinder-shutdown technology) was developed in order toconserve fuel. They tried it in 81 with the Cadillac however, it failed. Of course modern technology has improved this technology and it really isn't that bad. When you need power on demand (8cylinders) just press the accelerator and off you go, but set the cruise on a trip and enjoy the improved gas mileage by shutting down 4 cylinders. I reasearched and this system does not impact you performance. Here is a some excellent reading on the subject if you are interested.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?cha...D083414B7F0000

By the way, the correct terminology is (AFM) Active Fuel Management, which was formerly known as Displacement on Demand.

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

ive heard my 99 has the cylinder-shutdown technology but you have to run out of engine coolent before it works. it shuts down four cyclinders to prevent heat in order to get you home/near water..

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

I think I have this on my truck too. no matter how hard I bury the accelerator i can't seem to get the other 2 cylinders to kick in. It feels like I am driving a v6 all the time.:D

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

[sm=funnypostabove.gif] Popo, I think you should say the hell with it and put a big block in your truck! 502ci would be great!:D

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Maybe we could steal 2 of SC_CHEVYs cylinders for you bowtie. He will never know.

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HELL NO!! I'll tell you what popo, I'll give one of my cylinders that way we will both be running on 7.[sm=gears.gif]

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Hey popo, I need you to move up here to help me get out of a ticket. Evidently 81 in a 65 is illegal, who'd a thunk it. And evidently my truck goes from 55-81 in about 2 sec. I got stuck behind some idiot hanging out in the left hand lane and when I ot a chance to get around him, I floored it and there was the cop.

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

That sucks smoke did they stick you with a ticket? If so i hope it did not stall any of your plans.

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As of yet I have the ticket. It is funny though, 2 years ago I got a ticket from the same department, and it was $85, then the department got investigated for jacking up the tickets by $10. They made over a million in 1 year off this. Then once they were told that it was illegal to change the price like they did, the price dropped to $76. But no refunds were given, they just kept the money.

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That sucks. You could of got your TBS that really sucks.

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Tickets suck, I haven't written one in about 7 months. the minimum, price for a moving violation in Alachua county, Florida is 130 bucks!!! As for getting out of the tickect, you're kinda screwed. but if you have a decent driving record, I would reccomend that you contest the ticket in court.
Here is the catch, don't fight it though. In fact complement the officer in open court and tell the judge that he was very professional, even if he was a D@#$ head.
Then tell the judge you want to plea no contest.
Next ask the judge to with hold adjudication.
9 times out of ten if you wern't an ass to the guy on the side of the road and you have a clean driving record you can get the points with held from your liscense and only have to pay the fine.

WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is only a good way to go if your state assess points with a ticket, you have a good driving record, and you were civil to the cop during the stop. keep in mind that judges operate on their own discrection and do take in to consideration how you are dressed and your attitude! Good Luck!

*I can not be held responsible for any negative outcomes based on your actions or the actions of others (the judge). please do not place me in the Blowtie category should you happen to lose in court. The but heads will tell you that you can be fined up to an adittional 500 bucks but this is just to keep you out of court. I only saw that happen once and that was because the chick was going 100 in a 60 with a baby on her lap.


God Speed.

RE: stock 03 silverado beating a stock brand new 07 silverado
 

Thanks popo. I take care of alot of these guys in my office, and hook them up with free **** all the time. I have not taken care of this guy, but I told him who I was and where I worked and asked if he could help me out. He said "please talk to me before court", so hopefully he can cut me a brake. They have really cracked down on that stuff here so maybe not. I pray that it all turns out good. I would hate for my ins. to go up. Oh yeah - we do have points in our state.