ideals for more power without taking years off engine life

[Cyle]

what else can i do that would add more power i'm lookin for some bolt on ideals or even tips on how to release some of the power the motors making but
i drive a 2001 chevy silverado ext cab with a 4.8 liter v8 with bullydog programer,jet preformance throttle body spacer,K&N cold air intake,hooker super comp headers,flowmaster exhust and i cut the cats off for better flow and installed electric fans to release more power

[75K30]

Add some more gear.
Dollar for dollar, two vehicles with the about equal power, one with a lower gear ratio (numerically higher number) and the vehicle with the lower ratio will out perform the other every time. No mods to the engine, just has a mechanical advantage.

[436'd skylark]

it might help to list your vehicle make, model and motor.

[crabtruck]

Originally Posted by Cyle

i drive a 2001 chevy silverado ext cab with a 4.8 liter v8 with bullydog programer,jet preformance throttle body spacer,K&N cold air intake,hooker super comp headers,flowmaster exhust and i cut the cats off for better flow and installed electric fans to release more power

Could it be this one ?

[Cyle]

yeah i'd really like too run 3.73 gears in it just don't want to lose the good 3.42s yet can't have both though lol

[Cyle]

yeah thats my truck

[75K30]

Originally Posted by Cyle

yeah i'd really like too run 3.73 gears in it just don't want to lose the good 3.42s yet can't have both though lol

What is so good,(desireable) about the 3.42's? Lil engine barely makes enough torque to pull those tall gears. Add a little extra resistance from slightly oversized tires, and the problem gets worse.

[436'd skylark]

Originally Posted by 75K30

What is so good,(desireable) about the 3.42's? Lil engine barely makes enough torque to pull those tall gears. Add a little extra resistance from slightly oversized tires, and the problem gets worse.

definitly want to lose the 3.42s. I'd go with a set of 4.11s, might as well throw in a posi unit while its apart. a peg leg 4.11 would be a burn out machine...

[75K30]

Originally Posted by 436'd skylark

definitly want to lose the 3.42s. I'd go with a set of 4.11s, might as well throw in a posi unit while its apart. a peg leg 4.11 would be a burn out machine...

X2, that would run very well. Might even shake off a few 5.3's and suprise a 6.0L or two if they are not paying attention.
Ford 5.4's would still be scratching thier heads wondering what happened.
Should be able to bruise the ego a few Titan owners, and you will catch a yota or two underestimating you.
Ricers would be cooked with little effort.
Yeah, semi-aggressive gear change would be the biggest and best improvment with the least amount impact or compromise.

[436'd skylark]

with some rough math, I'd guess your chugging donw the freeway at about 1400 at 70 with the 3.42s. you'll probably be right around 1800-2000, alot more passing power.