Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

Daryl Z71 · April 10, 2016

Once i get done with the interior on my truck im going to finish the exhaust. I was looking at Magnaflows cats, you can get them as a stand alone weld/clamp in or with all the pipe from the manifold to where they clamp on to the factory exhaust/cat-back, and come in stainless. Kinda pricy for my truck but i like the fact i can just bolt them in and go.

I was thinking of going with those until I looked at the price. Lol! First I considered a whole new Y-Pipe, but I don't really feel like dealing with that, and it's almost $400. I found some converters by Walker for around $93 a piece. Probably just get those, and have the shop weld them up. Probably have $250-$275 in it total.

white1500 · April 10, 2016

Are your cats bad? For those internet monies I would choose a tune! I would love to tune for 91+ and smooth out the tranny.

Daryl Z71 · April 10, 2016

Are your cats bad? For those internet monies I would choose a tune! I would love to tune for 91+ and smooth out the tranny.

I'm not 100% sure. The truck seems like it's down on power on acceleration compared to when I put the motor in. Then there's the flashing engine light issue I get every so often on the interstate. Another member here said once they replaced their converters the flashing engine light went away. I figured between that, and the mileage it's probably a good idea to just go ahead and replace them.

Daryl Z71 · April 10, 2016

Here are a few that I've found so far.

Edited April 10, 2016 by Daryl Z71

LongrangeLauber · April 10, 2016

I replaced the entire y pipe and the o2 sensors and I think my issue was more with the sensors than the cats honestly

Daryl Z71 · April 10, 2016

I replaced the entire y pipe and the o2 sensors and I think my issue was more with the sensors than the cats honestly

See, I replaced all four of the sensors last fall, and the truck ran a lot better. Now though it seems like it's sluggish again. The cats are the only thing that are left to replace. I'm not sure if that's the issue, but it's the only thing left.

Daryl Z71 · April 13, 2016

Sealed the extended cab window shut, and added some sound deadener to the door panel.

Daryl Z71 · April 19, 2016

I've been eyeing up these seat covers for a while. They're probably what I'll go with when I decide to buy.

cjb321 · April 19, 2016

you looking for them to be waster resistant or just fitted and tough?

check these out, supposed to be tough. I been thinking about ordering them myself instead of having the seat redone.

https://www.decorauto.com/product/cordura/

Daryl Z71 · April 19, 2016

you looking for them to be waster resistant or just fitted and tough?

check these out, supposed to be tough. I been thinking about ordering them myself instead of having the seat redone.

https://www.decorauto.com/product/cordura/

Those look nice too. I just want something that'll last and fit good.