Last month, we unveiled the Stylin' Concepts/Goodmark giveaway Silverado that one of you - that's right, you - could win. We highlighted the installation of a Belltech drop kit, Power Slot brake rotors, and the APC/Goodyear wheel and tire combo. That gave the truck better braking and cornering capabilities and improved the looks. Well, this month we are going to show ya'll a couple more goodies added to the freebie. Since we know that anyone who reads this rag probably has a serious case of lead-foot-itis, a Volant intake and Corsa exhaust were bolted up to cure that foot problem. On the other end, why go fast if it looks like a pile? A Street Scene grille, Nu Image gauges, and Goodmark steel hood were installed for that custom styling we all want from a truck. As you can tell from the photos, the truck is complete, so don't forget to fill out your entry form and visit www.stylinconcepts.com for more information.
1. To start things off, we...
1. To start things off, we installed a Volant cool-air intake to the '04 5.3L V-8. Here are the stock components. Though stout in its own right, the Volant will add good looks and more ponies to the mix.
2. First, all wire connectors...
2. First, all wire connectors were removed and tucked out of the way.
3. Then all hose clamps were...
3. Then all hose clamps were loosened to gain access to the intake hose and airbox.
4. With the clamp locks pulled,...
4. With the clamp locks pulled, the lid and box were simply removed and discarded.
5. The Volant box and filter...
5. The Volant box and filter assembly were installed in the stock location and even bolt in the stock holes.
6. Volant also includes a...
6. Volant also includes a new inlet tube that went right into place. The smoother air path inside the tube will increase flow and efficiency and give the truck some added grunt.
7. With both ends of the inlet...
7. With both ends of the inlet tube secured, the lid was installed. With the lid on, the Volant system now draws cooler air from the fender instead of the hot air found in the engine bay - and as we all know, cooler air equals more power.
8. All Volant intakes are...
8. All Volant intakes are CARB-approved, meaning the smog nazis will have to take it easy on you.
9. Here is the system all...
9. Here is the system all installed. As you can see, it almost looks factory, thanks in part to Volant's excellent R&D work.
10. The wrenchers at Stylin'...
10. The wrenchers at Stylin' decided to install a Corsa system for the truck. The exhaust features a straight-through nonrestrictive design to increase exhaust flow for improved performance. It's constructed out of 100 percent 304 stainless steel with mandrel-bends, polished stainless-steel exhaust tips, and factory-style hangers, and it's backed by a guarantee that will probably outlast you.
11. With a true bolt-on installation,...
11. With a true bolt-on installation, hanging the pipes was a snap. Corsa offers a few different exit styles, from duals out the rear to this side system installed here.
12. Moving to the body enhancements,...
12. Moving to the body enhancements, a chrome-plated Street Scene Speed Grille was selected to complement the Street Scene SS Body Kit. We first tried to install the clips with the shell still on the truck, but this proved tricky, so we just pulled the shell off.
13. These small clips hold...
13. These small clips hold on the top of the grille shell. Once you have them out, the shell can be removed and taken to the bench.
14. After the clips were simply...
14. After the clips were simply snapped into place, the grille shell was reinstalled onto the truck.
15. A billet Bow Tie was also...
15. A billet Bow Tie was also tossed in to give the Chevy some added good looks. The stock Bow Tie is a piece of cake to remove by using a 10mm socket and reinstalling the new billet piece the same way.
16. This is how the newly...
16. This is how the newly updated Chevy looked liked head-on. We also added the Street Scene Speed Grille inserts to the rear SS-style roll pan for continuity's sake.
17. We then moved onto the...
17. We then moved onto the gauge cluster. We know that whoever wins this truck will want to stare down a nice set of flamed gauges. The plastic dash trim is held in by snaps and simply requires pulling the bezel out to gain access to the cluster. At this point, we turned on the key and marked the needle location for each gauge.
18. Here is the new flamed...
18. Here is the new flamed gauge overlay by Nu Image that, once installed, will read just like the factory, but in a much cooler way.