> Engine Mods:
>
> Air Intake System: Intense Performance (Stage II)
Sounds good.
> Throttle Body (48mm): F & B
Gains may be negligible, perhaps consider a Fastman TB, cheaper, and
likely just as good (flow numbers are flow numbers, wether billet or
modified stock.)
> Exhaust System: Gibson Dual Sport
I assume you mean dual-exit? The dual tailpipes hinder performance,
although they look cool. For best performance, go with the single
sideswept.
> Ignition System: MSD 6A
> *Coil: MSD Blaster SS
The MSD box is not really neccessary, and hurts the performance on the
older vehicles - although you may see gains with your OBD-II truck. The
coil is useless if you've already got enough spark. Think about it,
it's in the factory's best interest to have complete burn of the
fuel/air mixture to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. So why
would they leave anything on the table when it comes to the ignition system?
> Cap and Rotor: Accel
> Sparkplug Wires: MSD 8.5mm
One of the guys here bought a complete accel truck tune-up kit
(muscletrucks.net and summit have 'em,) and said that it made a
noticable improvement in smoothness and such.
> 180 deg. Thermostat: Robert Shaw
If you really want the name brand, go for it. A thermostat is a
thermostat, as long as it opens at the right temperature.
> Electric Fan ???
I'll say Viper fan, because it's so overkill for your v6, you shouldn't
have any problems.
> Power Pulleys: ???
ASP, as Gary said. They're cheaper than March Performance, 'cause
they're not shiny. (Big friggin' deal!)
> Roller Rockers: Crower ??
No idea. Probably go for something with a 1.7 ratio to see some more
gains on a stock camshaft.
One more thing. If you're feeling adventurous, and have an auto trans,
get a Trans-Go shift-kit.
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