Burn out

[08TR196]

How do you do a burn out?
I sometimes pull my boat with this truck, so how would adding a turbo or supercharger or even a blower affect its towing?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 08TR196

How do you do a burn out?
I sometimes pull my boat with this truck, so how would adding a turbo or supercharger or even a blower affect its towing?

I have a 4200lb boat I tow and with the 1500 and 5.3L engine its is good ...

when you tow it must be in 3rd gear and in tow mode . if not you will blow the tranny ! keep speed to 65MPH max ...

[08TR196]

Ok, it may seem obvious but I just wanted to make sure
on the steering collum where it says P D R N 3 2 1
I would need to select the (3) and then select the tow mode. correct?


Also when doing a burn out do I use any break, and what are the pro's and con's of a turbo vs. supercharger and espeically considering longevity and the fact that I will be pulling a boat sometimes?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 08TR196

Ok, it may seem obvious but I just wanted to make sure
on the steering collum where it says P D R N 3 2 1
I would need to select the (3) and then select the tow mode. correct?


Also when doing a burn out do I use any break, and what are the pro's and con's of a turbo vs. supercharger and espeically considering longevity and the fact that I will be pulling a boat sometimes?

yes 3 means 3rd gear...every start up you must select tow mode.

I don't recommend any modifications to the engine fuel/power management with this engine ..It just don't help or work ...money wasted !

there are other trucks manufactured , where this is common and does help...not with this type ..

[777stickman]

Originally Posted by 08TR196

How do you do a burn out?
I sometimes pull my boat with this truck, so how would adding a turbo or supercharger or even a blower affect its towing?

A real "burn out" on today's trucks requires a front brake "line-lock" set-up. Put that in and you can really impress someone along with replacing tranny's, U-joints, rear ends, tires, etc.

From your question about "burn outs" I'm going to make a WAG that your somewhere between 18 & 22.

[08TR196]

No I am 33 and have served 14 years of service to my country.
I asked about burn outs because I wanted to know how they were done. If it was something that had to do with power or technique. I have just gotten this truck as a gift from my wife and I am not the original owner so I have been feeling it out and tryning to learn the limitations to it. I often pull my triton TR-196 with it but I am finding other uses for it.

The burn out is something I though I need to seen people do and just was curious to know how they did it. This is an 2000 silverado 5.3L engine stepside. I have learned that the bed is fiberglass and I think the rear is is a limited slip. 142,100 miles is on it and I have done a tune up and replaced the fuel pump (boush?) and sending unit because it was not tracking. My next project is replacing the oil in all the gear boxes and I would love to replace the screws on the rear axle and "hub" plate.

So I am not some youth looking for a thrill or speeding..I've had my share when I broke my femur , hip, ankle and compound fractured my right arm. I just want to optimise the vehicle and learn as much as I can about it. I don't have an owners manual but I have just recently gotten a haynes manaual but that doesn't tell you about how tow things.

[08TR196]

Also the supercharger , turbo question was something I thought about and I just wanted to know opinions about it. If it is a waste of money then cool.. you just saved me the trouble and I appreciate it.
I am trying to get a double din nav/sat receiver to fit in instead of the factory radio so if someone has upgraded their stereo system this way or anyway I would like to know just what you did. Thanks to all..

[777stickman]

Use this site for owners and factory service manuals. IMO owners manuals are a must have item.

http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage.asp

Try this technique for burn-outs. Left foot hard on the brake pedal and throttle it up then release the brakes. See what happens.

As far as the blower/turbo thing, if you've got the money and want to impress folks, go for it. But, you'd be better off with maybe a PCM tune from someone like Nelson.

What ever you do, just have FUN, you 33 year old kid!!

[j cAT]

the rear diff should be the eaton locking diff with the 4X4 WD...most come with the 3.73 ratio ...use synthetic 75-90 wt...

the limited diff is not used on these ..

you got me beat , 6yr war veteran ....14yrs is a long time ....

[lucas_wojo]

your truck should have front and rear disc brakes making it almost impossible to do a worthy burn out. I have a 2000 2500 with a thirsty 6.0L and all I can get mine to do is shudder and humm since the brakes are all locked up. The only way is with the front valve as stated earler. For power, I switched to Ames oil with a K&N oil and air filter and it made a diffrence. You might have luck with a power programer, but I thought the 5.3L was pertty snappy. I do not have one so I cant make a reccomendation. Good luck and Have fun. Chevy's are easy and pretty cheap to fix, in my opinion.

Thank you for your service to the country. My hats off to you. I started a family too soon as the military was a goal of mine. Thank you.