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Rockrz

Well, I think my best bet is to go with the muffler off of the Saturn Vue with the performance V6 because I would think that muffler has less back pressure than the stock S10 muffler. That way, I can have a little better performance and still keep my exhaust quiet at the same time. I don't want to b...

Rockrz

I've never been able to find (so far) an aftermarket muffler that is as quiet as stock that is free flowing. I've never liked turbo, or performance mufflers on V6 engines so I'd like to keep it as quiet as possible. So, I figured a vehicle like the Saturn Vue with the performance V6 should have a fr...

Rockrz

Do you have any streetrodders around there? Ask them who knows exhaust. Then drop by for a chat and pick their brains. I think I'd rather talk to some companies that design and build mufflers and exhaust systems. They're going to know alot more about this than anyone else, I would think when you co...

Rockrz

From a layman's point of view. If, you want stock sound, then use stock exhaust. Our exhausts go from 3" to 2.25" IIRC after the cat. Ours is 3" in to the Cat. IIRC. Open it up a little and get a 3" cat back system and it will compliment any intake mods you have done, like a drop in K&N filter. Cho...

Rockrz

Well, I'd have to look pretty hard for a performance exhaust shop that knew what they were talking about. I wouldn't think the muffler itself would cost more than $100, maybe $150. My truck is used mostly for business use, so it's a tax write off :D which means I'm paying less than what it sells for...

Rockrz

I'm not sure I follow. Are you thinking I should experiment with used mufflers to see if I can find something that works for me? What I was thinking was, surely there's a few factory mufflers that flow pretty free on vehicles that have high output engines from the factory. That's why I was thinking ...

Rockrz

Nobody thinks this is a good or bad idea?

I just want a muffler that is as quiet as stock, but is also a free flowing muffler that has as little back pressure as possible for best performance.

Rockrz

I'd rather keep my muffler stock sounding since I've never liked the way turbo or performance mufflers sound on V6 engines. So, does anyone know of a GM vehicle that comes with a performance V6 that has a large stock muffler? I was looking at the late model Saturn Vue muffler as it's pretty big to k...

Rockrz

Are clear lenses legal?

I thought they were required to be reflective in a yellowish color.

Rockrz

Rockrz wrote:Anyone happen to have a pic of that third shock installed, so we can see exactly how it bolts up?

And, did these come on both sides?

Anybody?

Rockrz

2kwik4u wrote:unless you have the means to modify your AFR. If you can't modify it, why measure it?

What would you have to do in order to the air/fuel ratio?
And, is there any major gains by doing this?

Rockrz

Anyone happen to have a pic of that third shock installed, so we can see exactly how it bolts up?

And, did these come on both sides?

Rockrz

I have never heard of using wide band 02's for better performance or fuel efficiency. Great, thanks for the explanation. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything that may help me get a little better performance/economy. Since I'm basically staying pretty close to stock, it sounds like I...

Rockrz

Conman wrote:The 3rd shock will help...

Is this something that can be purchased aftermarket?

Or, would it be better to go to the dealer and get one?

Rockrz

killian96ss wrote:Are you thinking of wide band 02's used for custom tuning A/F ratios?

What I'm trying to find out is, what is the purpose of having wideband O2 sensors?

Rockrz

Did you check your local dealer? I can buy new GM engines for little more than the cost of a reman long block. No, not yet....but I did think about it and I'll call them to compare since a new engine would be preferable to a reman. Unless...it's a piston slapper :roll: I guess you'd never know till...

Rockrz

OK, thanks for that link. I'll check them out too...

Rockrz

Excellent! I was just over there reading up on what they do and it looks like they remanufacture the engine with alot of new parts as opposed to cleaning it up and slappin some new rings in. If I'm going to give this away, I want it to have a good engine. Whoever I go with, I'm going to drive it mys...

Rockrz

I'm considering giving my truck to a friend (after I get my replacement truck, of course) and was thinking about putting in a reman engine before I do (current engine is fine, but is about to trun over 200,000) So, I thought I'd ask and see if anyone knew of a good place to get a reman 4.3 engine at...

Rockrz

What is the benefit of having a wideband O2 sensor?
Does it help performance, or fuel efficiency?

I've heard a few folks talk about that and thought I'd inquire.

Rockrz

That's strange. Seems like someone would come up with one prog you could load on a laptop that would not only do it all, but do it all for multiple vehicles. Actually, I think the Hypertech might be best for what I'm wanting to do. I just want to play around with my ECM and tweak it a little. I wasn...

Rockrz

So, Autotap allows you to tweak your ECM just like the Hypertech Max Energy?

Rockrz

You know, that's odd....seems like the best warranty would be on the brand new product, not the reman.

Course, they're probably all made in china by child labor anymore so AC Delco can keep their costs as low as possible in order to make the most profit.

Rockrz

I'm currently running Duralast on my truck (that I'm fixing to replace with a '02 or '03 model) and have been for about 4 years. I've only had to swap it once so it's been pretty good. Still, I'd rather have a real AC Delco alt on my new truck because the idea is to tweak it and get it exactly how I...

Rockrz

I understand what you were saying about some parts store offering "replacement" alts that aren't actually AC Delco parts. I get it. Therefore, I'm looking for the Genuine AC Delco part. (no need to re-hash the fact that some parts stores will try to scam folks into believing they are getting real AC...

Rockrz

Great. Now all I need to to is find a parts house that sells this in Genuine AC Delco along with a lifetime warranty and we'll be all set.

Any idea if any of the mainstream parts stores sell this in Genuine AC Delco?

Rockrz

Brule, I checked RockAuto.com for an alternator for the 5.3L 'Burb and from what I can see, you got a deal. They listed them from $340 to $401 and yes, they are "AC Delco" alternators. Their part number for the $400 one is ACDELCO Part # 15755900 {130:AMPS} . Don't know if, this adds confusion or n...

Rockrz

Good deal, thanks!

Rockrz

Will the stock built in regulator work OK?
I thought I saw something in there about that.

Rockrz

So, the AC Delco AD244 140 amp alternator will bolt right on?

I'd probably need a wiring adapter, right?
I found where to get those from that other thread.

Rockrz

I read somewhere that there is a 140amp alternator that came stock on some other GM vehicle, and it bolts right on to a 4.3L engine. Anybody have any idea what GM vehicle(s) I could go to the parts house and ask for an 140amp alternator for, and it would bolt right on to my 4.3L engine? The reason I...

Rockrz

Pictures of a cut out stock box at:
http://www.mys10truck.com/96/air_intake.html

Rockrz

The lifetime warranted alternator is not likely to be AC Delco parts and the AC Delco will not likely offer a lifetime guarantee. I'd think someone like AutoZone would be big enough to get a contract to buy directly from AC Delco so they could sell genuine parts. I'll check it out before I get one ...

Rockrz

I've heard some of the cheap auto parts store do sell new genuine GM parts and offer a lifetime replacement warranty. Since I was going to buy the AC Delco part anyway, I figure I'll buy it from someone offering a lifetime warranty. I don't think the dealer whould offer this type of warranty, would ...

Rockrz

I've been using Techron fuel system cleaner about every couple of months and I keep a good fuel filter on it and it's never given me any problems at all. Plus, out where I'm at they don't have 10% ethanol in the gas. I've heard this stuff can be hard on seals within your fuel system if you have an o...

Rockrz

Maybe at 150-200k miles? I just turned over 192,000 miles and haven't had any issues with the entire truck other than replacing normal wearing items. Actually, I'm wanting to get a nice low mileage 2003 Ext Cab and maybe put a new engine in my '96 and give to someone as a gift since I'm not going t...

Rockrz

I would buy a genuine AC Delco AD244 140 amp alternator. For an application I used a 2001 Suburban with the 5.3L and high output alternator. So this one is a direct bolt on that would fit all '96 and up S10 4.3L engines? Do you have to clock it at all? That's what I was hoping to do is get an AC De...

Rockrz

I've never had any injector problems, so should I wait until I do to upgrade my stock '96 truck with this upgrade?

Is there any performance gains, or if this done just because the quality is much better than stock?

Rockrz

If you were exchanging the stock CS-130D alternator with the CS-144 single or dual rectifier 140amp alternator, when you call the parts house...what vehicle would you tell them you needed the CS-144 for? (since they won't have record of this one fitting an S10 4.3L engine.) I was hoping to get one l...

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Free flow stock mufflers???

Source for Reman 4.3???

Why have wideband O2 sensor???

140 amp stock GM alt...???