Hydro's 2008 Silverado Z71 Build

[Ginger]

no z71 badge is cooler than any sticker.

and say no to straight pipes, if you want it loud, get a cherry bomb extreme muffler. also, dont bother with hi flo cats. stock cats flo just as well on modern cars and trucks.

 

[newwavehydro]

I like the Z71 badge tho lol

After looking at the cherry bomb extremes I think I'm gonna go with them, they are a fraction of what straight pipes would cost around here. And they sound good

 

[newwavehydro]

Since the only chrome on the truck is the grille, I was thinking of replacing it.

With:

But I'm gonna color match the black border around the billets. What you guys think?

 

[newwavehydro]

Cherry Bomb Extreme SI/DO: Ordered

Black Billet Grille: Ordered

Airaid MIT w/ AEM DI Air Filter: Ordered

Rear Wheel Well Liner: Ordered

Blackbear Autocal: Coming Very Soon!

 

[newwavehydro]

Cleared headlights w/ switchbacks

Finally installed, looks much cleaner now! It's amazing how taking out a little bit of orange plastic can make a huge difference!

 

[marc]

more pics plz looks good though did you get that black grill ?

 

[newwavehydro]

more pics plz looks good though did you get that black grill ?

It should be in, in a couple of days, then I plan on color matching the border and leaving the billets black. More pics coming soon!

 

[Fiesty]

After looking at the cherry bomb extremes I think I'm gonna go with them, they are a fraction of what straight pipes would cost around here. And they sound good

How does a muffler cost less than a foot long piece of pipe for a straight pipe?

 

[newwavehydro]

How does a muffler cost less than a foot long piece of pipe for a straight pipe?

Cause getting someone to install them would cost around $350 around here (Rip Off), and I dont have the right equipment here to do it right. And to install the cherry bomb extremes was only $100

 

[Fiesty]

Cause getting someone to install them would cost around $350 around here (Rip Off), and I dont have the right equipment here to do it right. And to install the cherry bomb extremes was only $100

Why would they charge $350 for two welds

 

[newwavehydro]

Cause they are the only ones in this tiny town so they over charge for EVERYTHING around here. And most guys around here pay it without thinking about it, so they get away with it.

 

[Fiesty]

Cause they are the only ones in this tiny town so they over charge for EVERYTHING around here. And most guys around here pay it without thinking about it, so they get away with it.

That's insane. Shops here would literally charge $20. I can get a full 3" tailpipe bent how I want and installed for $60.

 

[newwavehydro]

That's insane. Shops here would literally charge $20. I can get a full 3" tailpipe bent how I want and installed for $60.

Damn! Yea around here it is a HUGE rip off! I dont think they charge less than $200 for ANYTHING

 

[Tylers88]

Wow I thought $450 cash for 2.5" true duals off the manifolds was bad.

 

[newwavehydro]

Wow I thought $450 cash for 2.5" true duals off the manifolds was bad.

Yea its horrible around here!

 

[newwavehydro]

Need some suggestions on a good Double Din.

I can get a factory one unlocked and pre programmed with my vin for around $850 (Used)

or

Is there a better option out there that would allow me to keep all my factory controls? I have Bose, XM, and a rear seat entertainment package.

 

[Tylers88]

Go aftermarket and $850 will get you a bamf DD, I have a Pioneer AVIC in my car and love it

 

[j.mo]

I would Colormatch the oem grille white, or get an ltz grille. Imo

 

[newwavehydro]

I would Colormatch the oem grille white, or get an ltz grille. Imo

I thought about color matching stock grille, but just wanted something different. Plus always liked the look of billets.

 

[Ginger]

yea but a big billet opening on a silverado looks really weird.