Purchased early November 2012 with a tick over 220,000mi on the odometer. Original engine and drivetrain. No mods except an "SS" style front end installed by the previous owner due to a light accident by the previous owner. I will probably try to replace it with the original "Xtreme" front end eventually. This will be my daily runner. My "Big Truck" 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab "All Terrain" is returning 15MPG after intake and exhaust (was averaging 13.6mpg before) and is a bit too thirsty as a daily driver. *EDIT* (update Aug. 2013) Traded in the 2011 Sierra for a 2014 Sierra All Terrain Crew Cab SLT 5.3L direct injection. This truck hit a best-so-far on the highway of 22.7mpg with about 25 miles on the odometer!
*UPDATE 05-21-15* Retired the 'ol gal with just under 237,000mi. This truck has been awesome for me. Aside from the mods only general maintenance of some wear items were needed. Unfortunately with the growing family I needed something with back seats. Now starts a new journey with a 2015 Chevy Equinox...
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Current Mods:
Electric fan conversion.
180 degree thermostat.
Running the tires at 42psi (44psi max rated).
Full synthetic oil.
Full fiberglass hard tonneau.
Some LED lamps.
2.5" cat-back exhaust from the GMC Sierra (completed 12-07-12).
Narrower 225/60R16 tires (OE; 235/55R16).
Under-drive pulley. (12-15-12)
K&N FIPK (12-15-12)
Planned Mods:
Some kind of monitor/instrument...which is why I'm here. Time to do some homework!
Engine tuning.
Header and down-pipe. (Have it, just waiting for the weather to cooperate to install)
Possibly changing to a 3.42 gear from the 3.73 currently installed. I will be researching this more.
Belly pan(s).
More LEDs as I acquire them.