Hello,
I just bought my 2003 Silverado after saving up for a big down payment. I am only 19, self employed, and got my Silverado for 21K, with 7.9% APR!!! Pretty good deal huh?
Anyways, I have a few questions that I was hoping a few people could help me out here. I am looking to do the usual mods to the truck such as intake, exhaust, and custom audio, but I have a few questions.
1.) For my truck I do not have the steering wheel controls, however I belive that I still have the DIC, because when I start my truck, it says Driver 1, and a few other things that make me think I have the system. My question is, without the steering wheel controls is there ANY way to access the DIC controls? I really want to see my fuel mileage, and other cool stuff.
2) What should I expect to pay for a 9" suspension lift, with new tires? An average price with labor would be appreciated. Something like 3K, 7K...etc would help
3) Would a 12” lift be too much ( in your opinion) ? Too expensive?
4) Would dual flowmasters going out the rear give a large increase in horsepower? Does it sound nice, or too loud? When driving at a constant speed, can you still hear the exhaust? Is $425 installed a good price?
5) Would a K&N cold air intake kit make a large sound difference when accelerating? Does it produce a large increase in horsepower? Is $325 installed a good price?
6) My truck has the standard Compact Disk RDS audio system. If I upgrade with a custom CD player will that affect any diagnostic controls? I’ve heard that some ports and vital truck diagnostic tools pass through the radio.
7) Would a performance chip that changes your shift points, and removes your speed limiter void factory warranty? Does it give a large increase in horsepower? What about the kits that have the option of changing the settings back to stock? What are the common prices?
Okay, I will stop asking all these questions….. I LOVE my new truck….