In less than a year's time, David LaManno transformed his stock '04 Silverado into a tire-shredding sport truck. The engine puts out 475 hp, thanks to a Magnuson intercooled supercharger, a MagnaFlow exhaust, and JBA plug wires. A transmission shift kit and billet Corvette servos from the Toy Shop, combined with 4.10 gears, and an Auburn limited-slip make sure the power gets to the 24-inch U2 wheels and 305-series Hankook tires. ZD Motor Sports covered the body, Street Scene SS bumper cover, Goodmark cowl-induction hood, and a Sir Michael's roll pan in blue paint, and smoked the headlights blue for good measure. Inside the truck, Katzkin seats match the paint, while a Pioneer D2 navigation head unit leads the audio charge with JL Audio subs, Rockford Fosgate amps, and Focal Audio separates throughout the cab. With all of the go-fast goodies he has, David is now looking at upping the ante with a brake upgrade.
Joey Daleo from Hacienda Heights, California, sent us photos of his daily driver. It's an '03 Avalanche that rides on a Pro Comp lift, 35-inch Pro Comp tires, and 17-inch Moto Metal wheels. Even before the lift was installed, Joey installed a Kenwood DDX-6019 head unit, JL Audio midgate Stealthbox with two 12-inch subs, and a JL 500/1 amp. Underneath the hood, an Advance Flow Engineering (aFe) cold-air intake, a Gibson exhaust, and 4.56 gears help the 5.3L V-8, along with a Superchips power programmer.
Curtis, a faithful reader from north of the border, bought this '07 Dodge Mega Cab for work. Since the Ram's big body looks silly with small wheels, the first addition was a set of 22s. Next, a Pro Comp 5-inch lift and 35-inch tires were bolted on. A K&N intake and Superchips tune helped turn the extra rubber. Curtis' son Brandon is showing off the new look.
Wayne Brown's '04 Suburban keeps things clean and simple. A 2/3 drop and 24-inch wheels take care of the ride, and a Flowmaster exhaust and K&N intake help with some additional power. Up front, clear corners and a billet grille keep the front uncluttered. Since they liked the results of the additions so much, his wife's truck is next.
Brian Edmunds from Loretta, Wisconsin, painted his '92 S-10 with House of Kolor paint and color-shifting flakes. A 2/3 drop kit, a Godfather Customs ground effect kit, and Moto Metal wheels give it its stance. Other body mods include a cowl-induction hood, a tonneau cover with touring wing, and sport mirrors.
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