New Tahoe Owner - what to do?

[gmartin1215]

Hello,

I am new to this forum and recently purchased a used Tahoe, 2009 LT 4wd with the 5.3.

I want to try to maximize the efficiency and performance of the engine. What are the best steps to do?

 

[TacHoe]

Black Bear Performance Tune to start... Im sure others will chime in

 

[InTruckDesign]

Save your money and do a Magnuson supercharger + BlackBear tune = best combination for maximum efficiency and performance.

 

[gmartin1215]

Thank-you

I'll look into the supercharger. Is there anything special that needs to be done with the intake, engine, transmission, and exhaust for this?

What about CAI? I have read that these are not much good unless you are WOT, which I normally would not be, and it can corrode the air intake sensor from the oils that are on the filter.

What about exhaust, too? I am not looking to get a louder sound.

 

[felixgun]

Just get a CAI with a dry filter. Also it works much better paired with a BB tune.

 

[gmartin1215]

What brands of CAI with a dry filter are recommended by this forum?

Is a cat back necessary/recommended, too, or will that cause too much loss in back-pressure?

The supercharger is nice, but too cost prohibitive. What would the supercharger buy me? what gains?

 

[NathanJax]

What brands of CAI with a dry filter are recommended by this forum?

Intake testing results are in here...
http://tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41254

Is a cat back necessary/recommended, too, or will that cause too much loss in back-pressure?

Exhaust doesn't do much on these trucks besides make a different noise

 

[lbzrcks]

What brands of CAI with a dry filter are recommended by this forum?

Is a cat back necessary/recommended, too, or will that cause too much loss in back-pressure?

The supercharger is nice, but too cost prohibitive. What would the supercharger buy me? what gains?

A lot of people here use the Airaid Jr. kit, I'm ordering one now so I can't tell you any results.

 

[NathanJax]

A lot of people here use the Airaid Jr. kit, I'm ordering one now so I can't tell you any results.

That's the one I have as well...

 

[MACHO]

^^^Ditto. Best bang for your buck. You can spend twice as much for 1-2 extra HP if you want.