just got a new 2000 silverado z71

[speeder94]

i just got a 2000 chevy silverado z71 5.3 liter and want to put a lift not very big im thinking of a3 inch body lift with 285s.and also want to know if a k&n filter helps performance.im thinking about putting flowmasters and i want to know if they give any horses by the way i got the truck today for only 13000$bucks it has brand new 285s no lift there bfgoodrichtako

[Dihappy]

Nice!
Thats a great price ( i think ).

Whats the mileage on it?
Is it an extended cab?

Im currently trying to sell my truck.

[frankendart]

I voted for the Nissan only because they have the best engine output. Not sure about how good or bad the truck is, or will be, but Nissan is raising the bar on performance and pwoer out put. That means eventually Chevy and the other guys will do the same. It's all good.

Besides, I noticed that the output figures you posted for the Chevies are for the 5.3L. The base V8 for chevy is the 4.8L, and it puts out 270-275 hp. The 5.3 is an upgrade.
For the sack of comparison, you'd have to compare the base V8 (one step above the V6) of each manufacturer. For the Chevy it's the 4.8L, Dodge is 4.7L, and Ford is 4.6L.
The other option is to compare the Chevy 5.3, the Ford 5.4, and the Dodge 5.7L Hemi (Dodge no longer offers the 5.9L in new trucks).

While I would tend to go for the Silverado before any of the others, I would have reservation only because of the Piston Slap problem that has become evident with the GM engines. Let me clearify that. I have a bigger problem with GM's reaction (or lack of reaction ) to the problem, than the problem itself.

All of that said, I own a 2000 Silverado LS, and I love it!

Frank

[LaTruckScene.com]

I voted for the Silverado.

[vedo]

do the different tires give your truck a jacked up look?

[garype]

Silverado's rule when you look at the overall product. I haven't driven a Nissan, but among American makers Chevy is head and shoulders above the rest.

2001 LS 1500 ext cab 5.3L, great ride...

[frankendart]

GAry, you're probably right, but that all goes to hell in a hand basket real quick if your CHevy developes piston slap. It's amazing how quickly your wonderful Chevy truck will lose resale value, become an embarrisment when you start it up while others are around, and finally become a bother to drive, because it so upsetting to hear your truck making that noise! It really hits home when the dealership does little if anything to help, even with a warranty. That's Chevies biggest problem right now.
My 2000 never developed CSK, but my '01 did. Believe me, it wasn't a pleasent experience. I don't wish it on anyone. I dumped the '01, and still have the 2000. Oh, one other thing: The 2000 is a 4.8L, my '01 was a 5.3L. I won't even consider a new GM truck with a 5.3, or a 6.0. My next truck, if it's a GM will either be another 4.8L, or a diesel.

[garype]

I'm a rookie in this forum and a mechanical novice at best. I can change things like oil, batt, alt, belts, but that's where my knowledge ends.

What is piston slap and at what mileage did it start on your '01? I'm around 40k right now. How can it be avoided?

I know what you're saying on the warranty thing. I've found the dealer makes no more effort to find a problem than a local mechanic, if the problem doesn't happen consistently (ie when they look at it in the shop, even when they hear it while driving), then there's obviously no problem and you're stupid for bringing it in. I got the gmpp warranty more for lemon insurance, I figure if it turns out to be one, hopefully I'll know it before 72k miles.

Anyway, I love the ride of the Chevy. Much less cab noise than Dodge/Ford and the power on the Chevy is night and day compared to Ford.