Hey guys, Is it just me or does it seem like the 99 and 00 trucks could handle alot more boost then the newer trucks? I remember people running upper and 6lb lower on those trucks forever with no problems. While the 01+ seem to throw a rod more often. Maybe I am crazy but did anyone else notice this? Thanks,Mike

 

your not crazy

Mike

 

Your going to give the 01-2 owners an inferiority complex or something

I have upgraded my 00 rods...and sold my old rods and pistons...in the name of higher boost dependibility.

I know of a 99 that threw several rods running a 3# pulley and a 75 shot, although that L had around 60k on the stock internals.

The 99-00's rods might be from a different vendor or a little more stout but eventually you will have an air conditioned block if your running 8#s or more of xtra boost imho.

 

A buddy at the track is running 6 lower and 2 upper on his '99 w/ no problems. He only has 16k miles on his truck, though.

BfB

 

BfB , Any idea on how many miles your buddy has with that set up? Also is it a daily driver? Thanks,Mike

 

Wonder if he informed the dealership of that when he traded it in

--Joe

 

Not likely

Greg

 

Had a 6lb lower on for 18K miles on my 01 with no issues??

TOTALED ran a 5-6lb lower and a 2lb upper last year with no problems onb his 01....

There is alot more to it than rods... The TUNE & other things can save you...