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Old 02-13-2006, 07:03 PM   #1
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Well I just came back from the dealer and traded my 2002 GMC Sierra Z71 W/5.3L for a 2003 Chevy Avalanche 2500 w/8.1L it has 66,000 miles on it. Only did it because I also just bought a camper which tips the scales at 9,000+ pounds fully loaded and while the Sierra would pull it I just didn't fee safe. I have the Superchips from the GMC I plan on installing and if I'm lucky the K&N FIPK from the GMC will also fit. Any recommendations on anything will be greatly appriciated.
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Old 03-16-2006, 06:00 PM   #2
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You might check with the manufacture of the super chip and see if the one for the 5.3 will work on the 8.1 liter engine.
As for as the K&N filter if the 8.1 engine has the factory heavy duty filter already on it it may be as good or better than The K&N filter.
Check gas mileage and performance before changing the filter and then after.
And clean the K&N and go real easy on the oil on it. The K&N oil can get into the MAF and intake air sensors and throw them off.
And take good care of that trans get it serviced if it has not been done.
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Old 03-16-2006, 06:10 PM   #3
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I just notice your post is over a mo old.
Sorry about that if it is to late to help you just disregard the post.
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