besides the squeaky belt that sounds alot like my small block 350. But I know for a fact that thing could stomp my 350 to dust. I just have Magnaflow cats. What are you running here?
I love how the serpentine best squeaks the hole time and how the exhaust doesn't even line up, I can only ponder what a shitty job thee did and how many exhaust leaks there are...
i have an 01 8.1 which is said to be the fastest year and is actually a 502....for the comment above about the ford lightning roasting it...your wrong..light to light i "roasted" a lightning, and all i have is exhaust...o ya and 33s :)
I have an 8.1 too. You have the same belt squeak when the engine is running. Check your power steering pulley. I bet it's too far out by just a tad. Adjust it and I bet your squeak goes away.
NICE! I have a 01 silverado HD with 116,000 miles and it's great i have a plow on it it's absolutly the best when it comes to gas power, i tow my enclosed 18' trailer with it and it doesn't even seem like i'm towing anything. i beat a 7.3 powerstroke going up a hill i managed to bring the truck up to 85 mph going up a hill loaded GM really did their homework with the 8.1L
The big blocks that they use to produce for the GMC and Chevy trucks(496ci) drove GM into filing for bankruptcy. BTW they're filing today as a matter of a fact!
not bad sounds good i got to load my video i have a 6.0 gas engine in a suburban 3 quarter ton its lifted 5 inches all the way around with 35 inch tires and with gibson exhaust with gibson headers and its freakn loud idles a little louder then yours and takes off louder but i like your pipes good work
On a suburban I would go a little more conservative and maybe go with a good flowmaster setup, maybe even the 70 series like I had previously on my truck (see other vid) because you will get more resonance inside that big interior. Also I always heard the running the pipes out the back is a bad idea on SUV's because the carbon monoxide could make it's way inside, so I would stick with tips out the sides.
Well said BZsZ400, except one thing, my Silverado only has 2 cats (albeit 2 very large cats). Maybe they changed something for 2003 or maybe the state your truck was sold in required it to have 4 cats? My 2002 Corvette has 4 (two main and two "pup" cats right off the manifolds)
i thought so... i have straight piped mine, leaving just the cats, so my setup has dual 3" coming together into one OEM 4" pipe at the end, sounds better than i hoped for :)
I may sound like an idiot, but are the chevy (6.0 and 8.1) gas engines made in japan? I heard that the newer duramax's were made there...I'm kinda an "all-american guy when it comes to trucks, so..... P.S.- I'm lookin for an 8.1 to replace my ford 250 V10, thought you chevy guys would be happy to hear that.
All I know for sure is the 8.1 is made in Tonawanda, NY (where Chevy big blocks have been made since at least the 60's). The duramax was made in Ohio last I heard although it does use technology from Isuzu. I would think if any of the above were also made in Japan it would be for sale over seas only. I love my 8.1 and it really does not get quite as bad of mileage as everyone thinks if you drive it right. I saw 16.8 on a long trip with the cruise set at 58 mph (that was an experiment)
(continued) The 6.0 would be working harder than the 8.1 in a truck this size and the fuel difference would be hard to notice. Now the catch is they quit putting the 8.1 in anything smaller than 4500 series in about 2006. Good luck finding one that is optioned the way you want. I went out west to get mine since I wanted a 6 speed manual (it was originally a Denver truck)
Dodge SVT? Didn't know they made that one...Does Ford make an SRT too?
The Lightning is an overrated POS. It's a redneck truck in the best sense. I'd take a nice Silverado SS over that easily. Btw, diesel trucks ain't shit. I'd take a nice gas truck any day, you can pay an extra 50 cents a gallon for your POS diesel...
No they dont make a v10, and you shouldnt compare gas vs diesels, they are two different breeds. But as far as gassers go it it the baddest stock gas truck ever made from the factory, it will spank the dodge and ford v10's without even breaking asweat
hey i love the 8.1 but it would not spank the ford and dodges lets be honest they are pretty much the same i have driven all 3. the dodge and chevy have a lot better low end torque then the ford (6.8L vs 8 and 8.1L) and you can def tell when you are pullin something but when they are empty it is hard to tell. and the dodge actually makes 450tq at 2800rpm and the chevy is 450 at 3200rmp, and the ford is like 420 or something and not sure what the rpm is lol. but i would say the 8.1 is the better
Wow, it's not loud at all. My brother has a 460 in his F-350, and his is disgusting. It's a true dual with an h-pipe and dynomax bullets, absolutely nuts, but has a nice idle. This does not seem good at all..
As far as I know it is the largest gasoline V8 ever used in any production pickup from any maker. Chevrolet does have larger crate engines (like the 502 and 572). It is a shame they stopped offering it in the 2500/3500's, can only get it now in the 4500-7500 series. I believe they are just trying to force more people to buy the overpriced diesel option in the 2500/3500's. Love my big block!
8.1 liter big block, 6 speed, exhaust is cut off behind the converters then has a 3" X pipe before going into 2.5" tailpipes with 3.5x18" stainless echo tips. No muffler
besides the squeaky belt that sounds alot like my small block 350. But I know for a fact that thing could stomp my 350 to dust. I just have Magnaflow cats. What are you running here?
350T350Silverado97 2 months ago
I love how the serpentine best squeaks the hole time and how the exhaust doesn't even line up, I can only ponder what a shitty job thee did and how many exhaust leaks there are...
SMiller5488 7 months ago
reasons i want a lifted truck, no need for jack stands
150peacemaker 7 months ago
the H2 rims look good on that truck.
ilovegoatsecks 10 months ago
i have an 01 8.1 which is said to be the fastest year and is actually a 502....for the comment above about the ford lightning roasting it...your wrong..light to light i "roasted" a lightning, and all i have is exhaust...o ya and 33s :)
Thorrider152 1 year ago
I have an 8.1 too. You have the same belt squeak when the engine is running. Check your power steering pulley. I bet it's too far out by just a tad. Adjust it and I bet your squeak goes away.
TheDurnans 1 year ago
@TheDurnans I put a Goodyear Gatorback belt on it, hasn't squeaked since.
DontTread0nMe1776 6 months ago
that sounds orgasmic.. so what is that truck running for cats and mufflers?
ryeskater2 1 year ago
@ryeskater2 Stock dual cats, then just X pipe in place of the muffler.
DontTread0nMe1776 6 months ago
not bad..you should check out the sound of my truck lol..i have a few vids on my page
ilovealyssa23 1 year ago
big block? damn i thought they stoped makeing those hogs back in the 70-80s
youdragon 1 year ago
i wanna say glasspacks?
mxerboy123 2 years ago
-After straight piping a Chevy 8.1 big block-
ROAAARRR
Muffler Man: woa..........
skeetv123 2 years ago 2
wut muffler shop u at??
redd92chevy 2 years ago
thats straight pipes right there
coolguy125 2 years ago
~jizz~
xox945 2 years ago
NICE! I have a 01 silverado HD with 116,000 miles and it's great i have a plow on it it's absolutly the best when it comes to gas power, i tow my enclosed 18' trailer with it and it doesn't even seem like i'm towing anything. i beat a 7.3 powerstroke going up a hill i managed to bring the truck up to 85 mph going up a hill loaded GM really did their homework with the 8.1L
oscarnvrz 2 years ago
that doesn't seem right, they look more like 2, 3/4" or even 3"...
e36bimmerfan 2 years ago
shitty place for ur pipes
justineidsness 2 years ago
The big blocks that they use to produce for the GMC and Chevy trucks(496ci) drove GM into filing for bankruptcy. BTW they're filing today as a matter of a fact!
kpj200 2 years ago
Big Block?
matthewtug 3 years ago
Yes. 496 ci that Chevy produces. It's a big block. They have torque out the ass.
travelszdredneck 3 years ago 13
Sweet. I bet it does...
matthewtug 3 years ago 6
They don't make them anymore.
ShamusOGrady2 3 years ago
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get mufflers
mustangtomiata 3 years ago
more like, "get queer"
porkchop70 3 years ago
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Yes, having your truck sound like a dumbass rednecks and slapping all the time is much better. straight pipes FTL.
mustangtomiata 3 years ago
did you fail english in highschool?
porkchop70 3 years ago 2
the greatest sound I'v ever heared!!!!
thanks
vidfljuf 3 years ago
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ram v10 bitches
tankimus 3 years ago
not bad sounds good i got to load my video i have a 6.0 gas engine in a suburban 3 quarter ton its lifted 5 inches all the way around with 35 inch tires and with gibson exhaust with gibson headers and its freakn loud idles a little louder then yours and takes off louder but i like your pipes good work
cavila01 3 years ago
mopar blows
FWVIDEOPRODUCTIONS 3 years ago
thats GM not mopar
knicholas83107 3 years ago 2
i was talking to the guy who said "ram v10 bitches" then i said mopar sucks i know its a gm i have a chevy
FWVIDEOPRODUCTIONS 3 years ago 2
On a suburban I would go a little more conservative and maybe go with a good flowmaster setup, maybe even the 70 series like I had previously on my truck (see other vid) because you will get more resonance inside that big interior. Also I always heard the running the pipes out the back is a bad idea on SUV's because the carbon monoxide could make it's way inside, so I would stick with tips out the sides.
corvettedude346 3 years ago
Well said BZsZ400, except one thing, my Silverado only has 2 cats (albeit 2 very large cats). Maybe they changed something for 2003 or maybe the state your truck was sold in required it to have 4 cats? My 2002 Corvette has 4 (two main and two "pup" cats right off the manifolds)
corvettedude346 3 years ago
Mine also only has two cats...
i'm thinking about taking the muffler out and putting two pipes instead, what are the oem sizes on the pipes ?
e36bimmerfan 2 years ago
3" dual pipes.
DarrenWS6 2 years ago
i thought so... i have straight piped mine, leaving just the cats, so my setup has dual 3" coming together into one OEM 4" pipe at the end, sounds better than i hoped for :)
e36bimmerfan 2 years ago
you can't wake a damn dog up with magnaflow setups...
cbrown1606 3 years ago
I may sound like an idiot, but are the chevy (6.0 and 8.1) gas engines made in japan? I heard that the newer duramax's were made there...I'm kinda an "all-american guy when it comes to trucks, so..... P.S.- I'm lookin for an 8.1 to replace my ford 250 V10, thought you chevy guys would be happy to hear that.
MostlyPoliticalStuff 3 years ago
All I know for sure is the 8.1 is made in Tonawanda, NY (where Chevy big blocks have been made since at least the 60's). The duramax was made in Ohio last I heard although it does use technology from Isuzu. I would think if any of the above were also made in Japan it would be for sale over seas only. I love my 8.1 and it really does not get quite as bad of mileage as everyone thinks if you drive it right. I saw 16.8 on a long trip with the cruise set at 58 mph (that was an experiment)
corvettedude346 3 years ago
(continued) The 6.0 would be working harder than the 8.1 in a truck this size and the fuel difference would be hard to notice. Now the catch is they quit putting the 8.1 in anything smaller than 4500 series in about 2006. Good luck finding one that is optioned the way you want. I went out west to get mine since I wanted a 6 speed manual (it was originally a Denver truck)
corvettedude346 3 years ago
Dodge SVT? Didn't know they made that one...Does Ford make an SRT too?
The Lightning is an overrated POS. It's a redneck truck in the best sense. I'd take a nice Silverado SS over that easily. Btw, diesel trucks ain't shit. I'd take a nice gas truck any day, you can pay an extra 50 cents a gallon for your POS diesel...
Shintsu2 3 years ago
hahahaha, hey man. you dont know what your commenting on. i have a dodge svt. its quite nice. hahahahahaha that kid is a retard.
richardmacsherry 3 years ago
No they dont make a v10, and you shouldnt compare gas vs diesels, they are two different breeds. But as far as gassers go it it the baddest stock gas truck ever made from the factory, it will spank the dodge and ford v10's without even breaking asweat
tmelkus9 3 years ago
hey i love the 8.1 but it would not spank the ford and dodges lets be honest they are pretty much the same i have driven all 3. the dodge and chevy have a lot better low end torque then the ford (6.8L vs 8 and 8.1L) and you can def tell when you are pullin something but when they are empty it is hard to tell. and the dodge actually makes 450tq at 2800rpm and the chevy is 450 at 3200rmp, and the ford is like 420 or something and not sure what the rpm is lol. but i would say the 8.1 is the better
fattymatty76 2 years ago 2
hot damn, thats bout what i got on mine.
nice man
xtheritalinx 3 years ago
Wow, it's not loud at all. My brother has a 460 in his F-350, and his is disgusting. It's a true dual with an h-pipe and dynomax bullets, absolutely nuts, but has a nice idle. This does not seem good at all..
01DodgeRam360 3 years ago
thats cause its a 460, a true big block..but for this video this truck does sound pretty nice i like the crackling
ndubb1 3 years ago
As far as I know it is the largest gasoline V8 ever used in any production pickup from any maker. Chevrolet does have larger crate engines (like the 502 and 572). It is a shame they stopped offering it in the 2500/3500's, can only get it now in the 4500-7500 series. I believe they are just trying to force more people to buy the overpriced diesel option in the 2500/3500's. Love my big block!
corvettedude346 4 years ago
whats the setup?
xtheritalinx 4 years ago
8.1 liter big block, 6 speed, exhaust is cut off behind the converters then has a 3" X pipe before going into 2.5" tailpipes with 3.5x18" stainless echo tips. No muffler
corvettedude346 4 years ago
Isn't 2,5" too narrow ? with the OEM being 3" ?
e36bimmerfan 2 years ago