Need advice on upgrades.
I have an 02 Chevy Tahoe LT 2wd with a 5.3L. The tow capacity is 7700 pounds. Is there any mods that anyone one has used that have improved towing or eased towing on an older suv. Also the trans has j...
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Check over at and maybe become a member of GMT Nation for a lot of specific help from other GM owners. I got a lot of help with problems with my 94 GMC Suburban.
I'm not familiar enough with the newer computer driven engines to be able to help much with a 5.3 For my old weak compression (from the factory) 350, I added an adjustable timing control from MSD so I can run 15 degrees advanced, installed dual exhausts, a Fastchip upgraded computer chip, tune up with ONLY AC Delco parts (GM's don't like aftermarket parts), got rid of original restrictive air intake and added a second cold air intake with K & N air filter. All this made a BIG difference. The K1500 SLE came with trailer towing package so has oil cooler, tranny cooler, sway bars etc.
I'm not familiar enough with the newer computer driven engines to be able to help much with a 5.3 For my old weak compression (from the factory) 350, I added an adjustable timing control from MSD so I can run 15 degrees advanced, installed dual exhausts, a Fastchip upgraded computer chip, tune up with ONLY AC Delco parts (GM's don't like aftermarket parts), got rid of original restrictive air intake and added a second cold air intake with K & N air filter. All this made a BIG difference. The K1500 SLE came with trailer towing package so has oil cooler, tranny cooler, sway bars etc.
