WA 2 FST
04-23-2004, 10:35 PM
Pardon my ignorance, guys, but please realize that I don't do a lot of research regarding L's anymore b/c I don't hop mine up as much as most of you do.
I know that for each new model year there are different ECMs, and thus the tuners have to tweak the programming a bit. Is there already proven programming for the '04 trucks?
Reason I ask is b/c I am still seriously considering selling my '99 and getting an '04. However, I want to at least do all the same mods I've done to my '99...and I am not going to want to wait 6+ months to do them. My plan is not as radical as most. This _is_ my business vehicle, I do not race it, but without a chip and a shift kit, i wouldn't drive my '99 at all. IOW, there's no going back once even simple mods have been installed.
My plan would be this: CAI, 2psi pulley, chip/programming, shift kit, 2/3 drop, maybe a cat-back (I have Borla on my '99), custom stereo, Fikse FM 5 wheels (to match my Z06). I think these mods should get me to ~370-380rwhp or so.
Also, what are the differences mechanically b/w the '99 and the '04? I know the '04 sits higher in the back, has 3.73s vs. 3.55s, and an overhead console inside. I also know the '04 has a bigger MAF and inlet tube and a revised intercooler. But what about the engine and trans? I have heard that the '04 motors actually have weaker connecting rods. Is this a big deal for the minor performance mods I have planned?
Thanks a lot!
I know that for each new model year there are different ECMs, and thus the tuners have to tweak the programming a bit. Is there already proven programming for the '04 trucks?
Reason I ask is b/c I am still seriously considering selling my '99 and getting an '04. However, I want to at least do all the same mods I've done to my '99...and I am not going to want to wait 6+ months to do them. My plan is not as radical as most. This _is_ my business vehicle, I do not race it, but without a chip and a shift kit, i wouldn't drive my '99 at all. IOW, there's no going back once even simple mods have been installed.
My plan would be this: CAI, 2psi pulley, chip/programming, shift kit, 2/3 drop, maybe a cat-back (I have Borla on my '99), custom stereo, Fikse FM 5 wheels (to match my Z06). I think these mods should get me to ~370-380rwhp or so.
Also, what are the differences mechanically b/w the '99 and the '04? I know the '04 sits higher in the back, has 3.73s vs. 3.55s, and an overhead console inside. I also know the '04 has a bigger MAF and inlet tube and a revised intercooler. But what about the engine and trans? I have heard that the '04 motors actually have weaker connecting rods. Is this a big deal for the minor performance mods I have planned?
Thanks a lot!