How to boost speed and towing in a 1998 Chevy Silverado?

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May 15, 2025 at 8:18 pm #1685 Reply
Gregory
How does one increase speeds in a 98 Chevy Silverado? Replace transmission with faster/ smaller gears? Wanting to increase tow capacity and increase speed and acceleration.
May 15, 2025 at 8:19 pm #1686 Reply
Brandan
Send 18 lbs of boost threw it, it will be the best 5 seconds of your life
May 15, 2025 at 8:19 pm #1687 Reply
Dav
The final drive is the differential in your rear end. There are numerous ratio options to improve towing and speed. I believe these are on opposite sides of the spectrum though.
May 15, 2025 at 8:19 pm #1688 Reply
Sam
Lower gears for heavy towing. Higher gearing for top speed. Unless you are wanting to dump money, pick one. Probably cheaper to get a more powerful truck.
May 15, 2025 at 8:19 pm #1689 Reply
Rob
Seems to me, trying to get more speed AND towing capacity is sort of like looking for someone to do a job good, fast, AND cheap.
May 15, 2025 at 8:20 pm #1690 Reply
Oscar
Supercharge it. Those ls v8’s are pretty much plug n play. Slap on the supercharger, maybe need some spacers, put on a bigger serpentine belt as it will add another pulley and bam.

Hello, going from around 350hp to around 500hp
May 15, 2025 at 8:20 pm #1691 Reply
Bryan
Gotta tune it. It’s computer controlled and will need a flash or chip replacement.
May 15, 2025 at 8:20 pm #1692 Reply
Brian
More horsepower is the only way. Auxiliary transmission oil cooler if it doesn’t have one. The only way to get more speed is smaller gears in the differential, and to gain take off from a stop is taller gears. If it’s 4×4, you have to change gears in the front differential.
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