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-100 98 26.20%
100+ 33 8.82%
110+ 18 4.81%
120+ 23 6.15%
130+ 19 5.08%
140+ 24 6.42%
150+ 19 5.08%
160+ 17 4.55%
170+ 12 3.21%
180+ 13 3.48%
190+ 12 3.21%
200+ 18 4.81%
210+ 10 2.67%
220+ 14 3.74%
230+ 44 11.76%
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Old 08-11-2006, 06:11 PM   #46
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I wanted to, but then I would have to change the front as well.
I didn't even think about that!! Sorry, I was thinking in a 4x2 dimension! I have thought about maybe changing the gearing on the rear to make it better for towing, since I only have the 3.42's, but I wasn't even sure of the cost involved.
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Old 08-12-2006, 01:17 PM   #47
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just about 135k on mine.its an 01 4.8L.i think its been about 10k now since i had to replace the tranny.it never leaked, slipped or showed any signs of weakness.all i was doin was backin out of a parking spot one day and BANG, i lost reverse and apparently OD.the guy said it was so bad he had to cut the guts out with a torch, he couldnt just remove them.now its sittin in the yard where i dumped it off my friends trailer 2 weeks ago tonight.im pretty sure its the fuel pump.i cant afford to replace that right now, so i been ridin around wit my girlfriend in her sentra.if any of u have experienced this then u know how demeaning that can be.im hoping one of u will be moved with pity and give me a sending unit hahaha.altogether the trucks not bad, but i will say this.people laughed at me for spending $1000 on my rusty, beat lookin 76.but i bolted on a carb and replaced the timing set in a weekend and drove it from VA to NJ.in a year the truck never left me sittin.i sold it for $300 cuz my parents thought it was ugly in the yard. [IMG][/IMG]
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Old 08-13-2006, 08:19 AM   #48
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Just hit 47k on my 00 Silverado 4x4 and not that it matters but I just hit 26k on my 00 Trans Am
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Old 08-15-2006, 02:15 PM   #49
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Just passed 200k on my 2001 Silverado.
Just replaced the water pump, other than that only work done on it was to replace both lower ball joints.
Ashamed to say that the transmission has never even had the filter changed.
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Old 08-15-2006, 02:47 PM   #50
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I didn't even think about that!! Sorry, I was thinking in a 4x2 dimension! I have thought about maybe changing the gearing on the rear to make it better for towing, since I only have the 3.42's, but I wasn't even sure of the cost involved.
You can spend about $200 or more to change out the gearing.. just make sure it is want you want to do. 3:73's are a good overall ratio. 4:10's are good if you need the torque, but could start to suffer gas millage.
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Old 08-15-2006, 02:50 PM   #51
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Just passed 200k on my 2001 Silverado.
Just replaced the water pump, other than that only work done on it was to replace both lower ball joints.
Ashamed to say that the transmission has never even had the filter changed.
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that could get pricey when it breaks..

I can always tell when mine needs servicing.. it starts shift funny.
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Old 08-17-2006, 09:43 PM   #52
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i've got 130,000 on my 2003 4.8, silvy....original engine, original tranny, and even original brakes.....I change the oil every 5 or 6k...with Mobil clean 5000...i'm getting nervous about the tranny fluid though...I've heard once you go over 100,000 miles it's best just to leave the fluid alone...was thinking about doing a fluid change but not flushing out the system...seems that flushing causes all the problems.
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I've heard once you go over 100,000 miles it's best just to leave the fluid alone...was thinking about doing a fluid change but not flushing out the system...seems that flushing causes all the problems.

Hmmm, I'd like to hear more insight on that!! Anyone?
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Old 08-21-2006, 03:23 PM   #54
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Hmmm, I'd like to hear more insight on that!! Anyone?

I have heard that too. what could happen is that it could cause leaks, but they would go away after the fluids settle in.
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181,000 Still going strong
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2000 5.3 lt 117.000mils its still run good
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190,000 on 2000 4.8l. Dropped $2500 about 10,000 miles ago on a GM crate rebuilt tranny. Engine runs like a top.
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Old 11-18-2006, 06:44 PM   #58
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On my old 90 standard cab I got 203,000 on the original motor when I sold it with no leaks or smoke.It got stole about 3 months after I sold it so I have no idea how long the motor lasted.Tore up the trans at about 180,000.
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120K on a 2000 & still running strong
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I have 158,000 on my 99 with a 5 speed manual, only changed out the gov-pop rearend with an Austin and Richmond 3.73 after the original Eaton Blew up on a burnout!?
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