Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: '00 7.4 Silverado K2500

  1. #1
    New Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    4

    Default '00 7.4 Silverado K2500

    I need some help getting more power from a '00 big block. My bro in law just bought one, he wants more power. But it has 188K on it. I was going to start with taking off torque managment and egr. I don't know how much timing or fuel I can run. Also, making the shifts firmer... I have looked @ some 6.0 tunes... Don't want to 411 this truck, too much work.

    I own a Dmax, so gas tuning is foreign to me... I don't want to melt and spark knocked pistons...

    Thanks
    2007 Classic 2500HD ECSB Silver
    EFI LIVE tuned by Nick www.duramaxtuner.com
    FS2500,

  2. #2
    Lifetime Member hquick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    1,371

    Default

    I believe these motors really need a cam and heads to make any decent power.
    Howard

    YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T
    MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE
    DUCT TAPE.
    IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.


    98 K1500 'HOLDEN' Suburban.
    Custom Whipple SC, Mercruiser Marine intake, 0411 PCM, 4L80E w/shift kit

  3. #3
    Senior Member Racehemi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Posts
    132

    Default

    Your gains will be very small compared to what you are used to seeing in the diesel world, lucky to get 10-15hp with a good tune. That motor could just about use larger injectors without any mods. IMO the 411 conversion is the only way to go. I just completed one and it is not too much work, simply swap the sires over and tune it. Hquick is correct however if you start playing with cams/heads/injectors the 411 swap is the only way to go for sure. Do you have a WBO2 sensor, if not get one you will need it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Stamm1 View Post
    I need some help getting more power from a '00 big block. My bro in law just bought one, he wants more power. But it has 188K on it. I was going to start with taking off torque managment and egr. I don't know how much timing or fuel I can run. Also, making the shifts firmer... I have looked @ some 6.0 tunes... Don't want to 411 this truck, too much work.

    I own a Dmax, so gas tuning is foreign to me... I don't want to melt and spark knocked pistons...

    Thanks
    04 2500, LLY/A, 4x4, CC, SB, 285 Toyo's, Amsoil lubes, Access Roll-up Tonneau, ATS Stage 2 trans, ATS 5 Star Converter, Bilstein's, Caltracs bars, Cognito Braces, EFILive, Kennedy Diesel Custom Tuning, Kennedy Diesel headlight harness, Kennedy Dual Lift Pump/Filter combo, Prodigy brake controller, Spa DG 211, Trippin Cyclops overhead gauge mount, , TTS 4" Exhaust, TTS Xtreme Beta, Amsoil Ea filters, Banks CAI

Similar Threads

  1. More MPG for AFM Silverado's.
    By waterbug1999 in forum E37, E38 & E67 PFI ECM's
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: June 1st, 2009, 10:09 AM
  2. 03 Silverado 6 Ltr
    By 03FullPull in forum Gen III V8 Specific
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: August 28th, 2008, 01:50 PM
  3. 91 K2500 4l80 gets stuck in 2nd
    By amh in forum 4speed RWD/FWD Transmission Tuning (incl T42)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: December 30th, 2007, 10:40 AM
  4. 06-07 Silverado SS
    By dirt_track_racer_81 in forum General (Petrol, Gas, Ethanol)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: December 24th, 2006, 06:38 AM
  5. 06 silverado
    By HioSSilver in forum General (Petrol, Gas, Ethanol)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: July 6th, 2006, 10:33 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •