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tbyrne
02-16-2004, 09:18 PM
Some of you guys have seen this on the other boards but I'll post for the new members :)

http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/Suburban/02suburban22.jpg


This is a 2002 8.1 Suburban with 4.10 gears. The truck made 407hp/558ft-lb torque at the rear wheels (about 520hp715 ft-lb at the flywheel). In stock form an 8.1 will produce 240-250hp rear wheel so this is a pretty healthy gain. Mods include an Intercooled Whipple Supercharger making 7.5# of boost -

http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/Suburban/whippleintercooler.jpg

a Volant induction, TOG mid length headers, Direct Hits Ignition and custom programming. The rest of the exhaust exits through the stock exhaust with a Corsa tip (I like it quiet ). The factory torque converter has been replaced with a Yank 2600.

Non-performance upgrades include Stage II HIDs for the high beams, low beams and lower driving lights, Evolution Velociti8 wheels are wrapped with 305/45/22 tires., a Silverado HD hood, grill and bumper, Pioneer 7300DVD system with 7" LCD monitor, 7" Alpine monitors behind the front head rests, a Microsoft X-Box and a Pioneer AV switcher will give individual control of three AV outputs, so three different sources can be displayed separately. It also gives two passengers their own volume control for headphones.

http://www.tbyrne.com/Suburban/02interior.jpg

This truck weighs in at 6800lbs and ran 14.5 @ 92 last year when it was only making about 360hp. It should go into the 13s when I head to the track in a few weeks.

All of this torque does very bad things to the tires! Here is a good example - http://www.tbyrne.com/suburbanburnout.mpg

Tom

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Order line - 1-877-4-TBYRNE
E-mail - tbyrne@tbyrne.com

SUPERCHARGER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! (http://www.tbyrne.com/superchargers.html)

Bayouvette
02-16-2004, 09:43 PM
nice. Trucks are the ultimate sleepers..

I dont know if its because of the fresh board, but it downloads as a mp3..

Mike
02-16-2004, 10:40 PM
Why hello there Mr Byrne:wave:

mothaskeet
02-17-2004, 01:33 AM
I saw that on the other forum along with your vids. Very badass :drive:
So how's that 496 on gas? :D

McRat
02-17-2004, 05:22 PM
AWESOME DUDE!!! :headbang:

RECOGNZ
02-17-2004, 06:24 PM
Tom, are you dropping you sponsership on "the other board"?

Yes the Burbon is badass

tbyrne
02-18-2004, 03:02 AM
Thanks guys! As with all 8.1s this one drinks like a fish! I usually see 11-12 MPG but that drops down to the high 7s while towing a 24' enclosed trailer.

We'll still be sponsoring the other board but some of the slow boards won't be renewed this year.

Tom

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Order line - 1-877-4-TBYRNE
E-mail - tbyrne@tbyrne.com

SUPERCHARGER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! (http://www.tbyrne.com/superchargers.html)

ShiftinS6
02-18-2004, 01:06 PM
I think I need to take it for a drive before I comment on it. :D

Those numbers are impressive.

tbyrne
02-18-2004, 02:00 PM
I'll never get the keys back if you drive it! :)

ShiftinS6
02-20-2004, 02:00 PM
You can have the keys to my truck. Will be a fair swap, your truck for mine. Think about it. ;)