08 Silverrado 5.3

Mike · 04-15-2009, 01:55 PM

A co-worker was asking me if there was any way to get better fuel mileage with his truck.

What kind of suggestions do you guys have, for upgrades to improve mileage? I suggested tune, but I don't know anyone that could tune it.

Bradleyrj · 04-15-2009, 02:29 PM

Tune, good intake and exhaust that ALL work together.

clubracergt1 · 04-15-2009, 02:38 PM

Tell him to Google Hypermiling.

J/K-Bradley has it pretty much right. If 2wd, and he likes the look, lower the suspension also. Hal, Sr. picked up on highway mileage by just lowering his F150.

Matts94Z28 · 04-15-2009, 03:37 PM

A tune would be the best option in my opinion. My truck picked up a little with a K&N, I am sure an aftermarket exhuast would also help a good bit.

BigdaddyDupree · 04-15-2009, 03:57 PM

contact justin at blackbear performance and get it tuned for mileage. my tahoe has a tune. cai. exhaust. and gears and with a 350 with 35s and 20s i get 16.6 average

Mike · 04-15-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SLOWHOE

contact justin at blackbear performance and get it tuned for mileage. my tahoe has a tune. cai. exhaust. and gears and with a 350 with 35s and 20s i get 16.6 average

Cool - thats who i told him to call.

BigdaddyDupree · 04-15-2009, 04:17 PM

i dont have the mileage tune and mine isnt bad. my grandfather has a 07 with 18s the 5.3 exhaust and volant intake and gets 22mpg. and he drives harder then i do he also has 3.23 gears and that helps

Illusions · 04-15-2009, 06:28 PM

if he was looking for fuel mileage why did he buy an SUV? Should have bought a smart car.

Best way to get better gas mileage is install a 2x4 under the gas pedal and a bungie cord from the steering wheel to the pedal to limit how hard he can press it down. there you go and they are almost free mods.

Harry · 04-15-2009, 09:33 PM

Sell it and buy a Honda Fit!!! He'll get much better gas mileage!

minytrker · 04-16-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

A co-worker was asking me if there was any way to get better fuel mileage with his truck.

What kind of suggestions do you guys have, for upgrades to improve mileage? I suggested tune, but I don't know anyone that could tune it.

I can tune it, ($175) it just wont be through LS1 Power Tuning anymore. PM if he intrested and I can give you my cell.

BigdaddyDupree · 04-16-2009, 07:27 AM

can you tune an 03 avalanche? my mom has one with headers and exhaust and all that we wanna get done. i can get you a few 99 and newer to tune. just PM me if interested

minytrker · 04-16-2009, 10:18 AM

any 99 and newer ls based car or truck.

Silver-Dollar · 04-16-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by minytrker

I can tune it, ($175) it just wont be through LS1 Power Tuning anymore. PM if he intrested and I can give you my cell.

scratches head

schardbody · 06-20-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by minytrker

I can tune it, ($175) it just wont be through LS1 Power Tuning anymore. PM if he intrested and I can give you my cell.

is this with a wideband or what?? im assuming HPtuners.

i use HPtuners and can tune any 98+ fullsize truck or SUV as well as S10s.

my price is close to that without a wideband.

LXtasy · 06-20-2009, 08:16 PM

lee how come u havent told me that before. btw welcome

Silver-Dollar · 06-20-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schardbody

is this with a wideband or what?? im assuming HPtuners.

i use HPtuners and can tune any 98+ fullsize truck or SUV as well as S10s.

my price is close to that without a wideband.

no longer tuning locally - he moved to texas. it was EFI lIve

schardbody · 06-20-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LXtasy

lee how come u havent told me that before. btw welcome

it never came up, my bad! if you know anybody interested let me know. i will even do track tunes as long as its not an OUTRAGEOUS setup, no wideband yet though.

price varys based on setup and what the person wants so its best to text me or something. 843-499-5218

heres the supported vehicles list for anyone that doesnt know.

http://www.hptuners.com/products/vcmsuite_vehicles.php

LXtasy · 06-20-2009, 11:29 PM

Did you tune the colorado?

schardbody · 06-20-2009, 11:59 PM

I've tuned several of them including mine.

ElecTech · 06-24-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by schardbody

i will even do track tunes as long as its not an OUTRAGEOUS setup, no wideband yet though.

I will do OUTRAGEOUS setups! Supporting nearly any GM from 85 to 2009.

04-15-2009, 01:55 PM	#1
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	08 Silverrado 5.3 A co-worker was asking me if there was any way to get better fuel mileage with his truck. What kind of suggestions do you guys have, for upgrades to improve mileage? I suggested tune, but I don't know anyone that could tune it.

04-15-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Tune, good intake and exhaust that ALL work together. __________________

04-15-2009, 02:38 PM	#3
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	Tell him to Google Hypermiling. J/K-Bradley has it pretty much right. If 2wd, and he likes the look, lower the suspension also. Hal, Sr. picked up on highway mileage by just lowering his F150. __________________ This space for rent

04-15-2009, 03:37 PM	#4
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	A tune would be the best option in my opinion. My truck picked up a little with a K&N, I am sure an aftermarket exhuast would also help a good bit. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-15-2009, 03:57 PM	#5
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	contact justin at blackbear performance and get it tuned for mileage. my tahoe has a tune. cai. exhaust. and gears and with a 350 with 35s and 20s i get 16.6 average __________________ . What you wanna do?

04-15-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	i dont have the mileage tune and mine isnt bad. my grandfather has a 07 with 18s the 5.3 exhaust and volant intake and gets 22mpg. and he drives harder then i do he also has 3.23 gears and that helps __________________ . What you wanna do?

04-15-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	if he was looking for fuel mileage why did he buy an SUV? Should have bought a smart car. Best way to get better gas mileage is install a 2x4 under the gas pedal and a bungie cord from the steering wheel to the pedal to limit how hard he can press it down. there you go and they are almost free mods. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

04-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#9
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	Sell it and buy a Honda Fit!!! He'll get much better gas mileage!

04-16-2009, 07:27 AM	#11
BigdaddyDupree Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MACEDONIA Posts: 4,967	can you tune an 03 avalanche? my mom has one with headers and exhaust and all that we wanna get done. i can get you a few 99 and newer to tune. just PM me if interested __________________ . What you wanna do?

04-16-2009, 10:18 AM	#12
minytrker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,089	any 99 and newer ls based car or truck.

06-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#15
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	lee how come u havent told me that before. btw welcome __________________

06-20-2009, 11:29 PM	#18
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Did you tune the colorado? __________________

06-20-2009, 11:59 PM	#19
schardbody Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,158	I've tuned several of them including mine.