TVS for a high mileage DD, am I crazy?

[Romulus]

MY '05 Tahoe just clicked 100k miles this week and with my new job, I'm driving about 25k mi/yr. Right now, it's completely stock. Am I crazy for thinking about a Maggie TVS kit, custom tune, and mildly building the trans (for reliability) considering the miles I'm going to put on it?

I will definitely have a shop install (ECS Supercharging up in NJ, unless I find a very reputable one in MD).

I figure it will cost ~9k minimum for the kit, tune, trans, and install.. a lot of money to sink in a vehicle that is likely worth the same Worst case, when I get a newer truck, I could get a new manifold and throw the SC on it...

 

[treehan77]

Yes you're crazy

 

[07Burb]

No you're not crazy. I say do it especially if you plan to keep it for a while

 

[about20ninj45]

MY '05 Tahoe just clicked 100k miles this week and with my new job, I'm driving about 25k mi/yr. Right now, it's completely stock. Am I crazy for thinking about a Maggie TVS kit, custom tune, and mildly building the trans (for reliability) considering the miles I'm going to put on it?

I will definitely have a shop install (ECS Supercharging up in NJ, unless I find a very reputable one in MD).

I figure it will cost ~9k minimum for the kit, tune, trans, and install.. a lot of money to sink in a vehicle that is likely worth the same Worst case, when I get a newer truck, I could get a new manifold and throw the SC on it...

Since your mileage is higher, your rings should have opened more which is perfect for forced induction. You should be good to go for a while. When you rings aren't gapped correctly, the pressure from forced induction would cause you to bust a ring land on the piston.

 

[Chizzychase]

its your money dude! use it how ya want!

 

[sumo]

Go for it. I'm Maggie'ed and have 116k on the clock. Just installed and so far no problems running 7 pounds of boost. I got a 3.2 pulley on order

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Crazy like a fox

 

[bottomline2000]

100K is nothing on these motors. You may actually make it more efficient if u keep your foot out of it.

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[NathanJax]

if u keep your foot out of it.

 

[bottomline2000]

Lol..yeah not gone happen

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