Trick My Truck - Chevrolet Silverado Performance Add Ons to Increase Horsepower and Fuel Economy

Despite increasing gas prices, trucks and SUV's areperformance figures and give it's driver a slight edge
still among the best selling and most profitable ofin fuel economy as well. There are some exhaust
automobiles available. And coming in at a closesystems from Borla and Magnaflow that have a bolt
second, the aftermarket community is just ason kit available which will eliminate welding work and
profitable as most owners look for the right mix ofhaving to bring your ride to a muffler shop. But for a
personalization and performance to further setmore economical system, Flowmaster has a wide
themselves apart from the crowd. That's whatvariety of kits that cost only several hundred dollars
makes customizing a new or pre-owned truck anand is the most popular. In your exhaust search, try
unforgettable experience. The great news is, thatto focus on stainless steel kits to help hinder rust for
most aftermarket add-ons are readily available andmany years to come. And most kits come complete
take little effort to install using simple hand tools andwith all the hardware-muffler(s), tubing, hangers,
a couple hours of your time. I will go over a brief listclamps, bolts, instructions, you get the picture. But
of some of the most popular and cheapestbest of all, a custom exhaust will give the truck a
performance accessories to make that truck morenice throaty sound that only a muscle car can do.
powerful, more economical, and have an enhancedAnd finally, another basic add-on is a performance
satisfaction value.chip. Made available by companies like Hypertech and
One of the easiest and most affordable add-ons is ofSuperchips, a performance chip will re-educate the
course a high flow air filter. Not only will this allow thecomputer system in your truck to adjust shift points
truck's engine to breath more efficiently, but will giveto better your fuel economy. These chips take very
you a part that is reusable. In the long run, this willlittle time to install, less than 15 minutes in most
save the enthusiast in maintenance costs and will givecases, and cost around a $100 on average in most
the driver a fuel economy boost of 1-3 mpg onautos. A more technological accessory is a power
average. In addition, manufacturers like K&N andprogrammer, this tool does everything a chip does,
Airaid have a wide selection of air filters to choosebut there is more driver intervention of specs of
from for any make and model of automobile, theseyour engine vitals. You can literally customize your
retail for only $35-55 and the benefits will exceedtruck's computer more completely than just a chip.
itself in a matter of months. I would also recommendBut beware, these programmers cost more than 3
the fuel injection intake kits if money is no object,times the performance chip, and it's worth every
again these install in less than 45 minutes and havepenny.
the same function as a basic air filter. These are alsoAnd so there is my short list of performance goodies
available in a cold air variety that feeds air fromanyone can install in an afternoon's time. Additionally,
behind an air dam or bumper, therefore getting morethese parts will not affect your manufacturers
increase of horsepower.warranty. There are other inexpensive performance
One such other add-on that is most popular is aadd-ons like hedders, mass air flow sensors, and
custom exhaust. To compliment a more free flowingtransmission shift kits to consider, but require a little
intake system, a quality exhaust is a must and willmore work. The overall end product however, will be
help dispel of all the burnt gases from the engineone of complete amazement and satisfaction as you
efficiently. An aftermarket system will also enhancefinally turn the key and feel the results!