1998 chevy k1500 with 4.3 performance ideas???
tony1113
12-24-2010, 04:33 AM
the only thing i have done to my truck performance wise is a K&N intake. Does any one have any ideas on performance upgrades? Also, any reviews on chips? there were 2 websites that advertised $69 chips, G-Force and SLR motorsports.
(They garuntee better performance and gas mileage or your money back) Thanks in advance!
(They garuntee better performance and gas mileage or your money back) Thanks in advance!
jdmccright
12-30-2010, 12:23 PM
The Vortec engines do not accept a simple "chip" swap because they are OBD-II compliant. Instead, there is a module that plugs in between the original ECU and the wiring harnesses. This likely costs more than $69...the JET module I had for my '96 Jimmy was $150 back then, but it did give some added pep.
Other mods include intake manifold, headers, cam & lifters, and high-flow exhaust.
But it you're looking for serious hopes for power, you should swap out the engine for a crate or used Vortec 350.
Hope this helps!
Other mods include intake manifold, headers, cam & lifters, and high-flow exhaust.
But it you're looking for serious hopes for power, you should swap out the engine for a crate or used Vortec 350.
Hope this helps!
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