TrailVoy fits me well...

[Windy City]

Hey Everyone!!! Glad I found this site.

I'm a new '05 Envoy Denali owner but my wife has owned a '05 TB EXT LT since Feb. I decided it was time to sell the toy (2002 Camaro Z28, heads and cam, bolt-ons, etc...) and get something a little more comfortable but I didn't want to give up the V8. I love my wife's TB so it was an easy decision to buy an Envoy Denali, especially with the current incentives and employee pricing.

Coming from the performance world (moderator on mfba.org and LS1Tech.com) I'm surprised at the lack of performance parts for the 5.3 in the TB/Envoy. Hopefully that'll change as soon as the TBSS hits the market. For now I'm enjoying the ride but the gears are already spinning in my head (LS2 swap, turbo or supercharger). Luckily my wallet will keep me grounded before I get in too much trouble with the wife.

I can't wait to see the TBSS and I almost waited for one but I personally like the interior of the Envoy better and I love the idea of a semi-sleeper with a Denali. With the 5.3 already between the fenders, an LS2 swap is a cinch.

[MoJoe]

Welcome to the site, glad to have you on board.

[Manbir Sandhu]

Welcome to the site man, And the site name suits you more then any of us..since u hv a trail and the voy..hehe

[ENVOY2LOW43]

Welcome aboard chief! I'm pretty sure we could use your expertise on this site. BTW I'm just 2 tolls (I-90 east) from you. :D

[Tommy]

Welcome Windy City. Glad to have you aboard.

[TBlazeruss44]

Another hearty welcome from Central New York state,Windy City!!! I BET that you and your better half's air conditioning in your Trailvoy's got a real workout this past week,huh???!!!! Glad to have ya' on the site... :cool: :)

[Jman423]

Welcome aboard!! :cool:

[Dave]

Welcome to the website! I'm sure you will provide a lot of experience. As an 03 TB EXT V-8 owner I also love the 5.3 V-8 and I'm also disappointed in the lack of aftermarket parts for it. Can't even get a catback in an EXT.

[sallen]

another welcome here

shay

[OurZoo]

Welcome aboard! Still eagerly awaiting more stuff for my 5.3 myself.... :yes:

[Windy City]

Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone.

I feel like I'm back in '98 when the LS1 first came out in the f-body (Camaro and Firebird). There weren't hardly any performance parts available but today there's a ton to choose from. Especially with the TBSS, I hope it turns out the same way for us.

I think one of the first things I'm going to have to do is the exhaust. I'm used to a cammed motor running through long tube headers, no cats and a performance cat-back. I don't want anything too loud (probably considered loud by most TB/Envoy owners though), just a good V8 throaty exhaust that can be heard about a block or so away when floored. But for now I'm just enjoying the ride.

I've had the Denali for a week today and I finally got to drive it with the windows and sunroof open. We finally have decent temps and low humidity, woo hoo.

[Dacomputernerd]

Welcome to the site :D
I wish they made a small turbo for the 5.3L THAT would make me happy :D

[Jman423]

.........I've had the Denali for a week today and I finally got to drive it with the windows and sunroof open. We finally have decent temps and low humidity, woo hoo.
Just so you know, as soon as you go to wash your nice new truck, its going to rain, and rain, and rain..... :laugh:

But Congrats on your new truck!! :cool: