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    Default Advice on mods/upgrades

    I haven't owned my Burb too long, but after working out some bugs and putting in new injectors, I like it.
    I've already put on a remote mount FSD cooler and newer (lighter) wheels.
    Since I have a leaking rear wheel seal, I'll be replacing the seals and doing rear brakes soon. I would like to upgrade the brakes, but I don't see too many cost effective options. While I'm in the rear end, I'll be rebuilding it with a taller gear set, as I have 4.10s now.

    My question is, what should I do next?
    I'm considering an intercooler, dual thermostats mod, gauges, 4" exhaust w/crossover, and maybe some Bilstein shocks.
    I drive the truck a good bit, but don't tow alot. I'd like to get a little more power out of it, while increasing the fuel efficiency.
    Any suggestions?
    96 Suburban K2500 6.5L TD. High miles and daily driven (for now). Remote mount FSD with cooler, Turbo Master/Boost fooler, 4" Jardine turbo back exhaust, 2.5" cross-over pipe, Boost, EGT, & Tranny temp gauges, working on more.

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    Default Welcome.

    I would say exhaust next, I just did mine and the power increase is
    very noticable. Not to mention exhaust note has changed quite a bit. LOL
    Gauges are my next Mod so I can monitor everything.

    Good luck,
    Greg
    1996 C2500 6.5L TD/"F"/ ext.cab/LB/auto(pressure boosted for firm shifts)/3.73 gear/ 4"SSD exhaust 2.25" crossover/265-75-16/Boost & EGT Gauges

    1969 firebird 400/th400 3.42 gear/work in progress

    2002 1500 Suburban(wife's ride)

    1983 silverado 305(89 firebird)/700R4/3.73 gear

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    Yeh, I'll probably do gauges then exhaust. I'd like to see the difference the exhaust makes on the boost and EGT.
    96 Suburban K2500 6.5L TD. High miles and daily driven (for now). Remote mount FSD with cooler, Turbo Master/Boost fooler, 4" Jardine turbo back exhaust, 2.5" cross-over pipe, Boost, EGT, & Tranny temp gauges, working on more.

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    Default If its the K2500

    then you should take into account that you'll need to change the front diff ration also..
    OOps sold my "baby" - 96 K-2500 6.5TD - ~047,068mi, Isspro's Boost, Pyro, and Tranny temp; Heath Plate Remote mounted FSD; Amsoil Fluids and Air; Bilsteins, BD Down Pipe-Gutted CAT-& B-D'ized 3.5 Kennedy exhaust; '97 cooling upgrade; CAD upgrade; new IP at 34,700 under warranty; Homemade: Boost fooler, Hi/Lo idle, OPS relay, TCC Lockup ( TFT), Glow extender for AC60's, & "GMC H..'s" 6 position Shift modifier .

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    Quote Originally Posted by MTTwister
    then you should take into account that you'll need to change the front diff ration also..
    Of course.
    96 Suburban K2500 6.5L TD. High miles and daily driven (for now). Remote mount FSD with cooler, Turbo Master/Boost fooler, 4" Jardine turbo back exhaust, 2.5" cross-over pipe, Boost, EGT, & Tranny temp gauges, working on more.

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    Or taller tires
    95C3500.Ext.Cab 97 Cooling mods. DSG Gear-1.95 TDCO. Bilstein Shocks. Firestone Air Bags. FSD Cooler. Banks EX System. Egt,Boost & IAT Gauges. JK High Flow/pop Injectors. Turbo-Master. Max-E 2.0. Water/Alky Injection. Amsoil Dual Bypass. Baldwin filter. aFe Air filter, Air box & Turbo Mods. Power Service Product. Large Duels 235/85-16. Tool Box\'s & truck, 8200 lbs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bnave95
    Or taller tires
    Yeh, someday, when I need tires.
    96 Suburban K2500 6.5L TD. High miles and daily driven (for now). Remote mount FSD with cooler, Turbo Master/Boost fooler, 4" Jardine turbo back exhaust, 2.5" cross-over pipe, Boost, EGT, & Tranny temp gauges, working on more.

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