Thanks for the input guys. im going to give this truck some serous thought, Hurstmeister, thanks for your help, and as for the chevy truck... i sold my 2004 z71 a few years ago, biggest mistake of my life. i had pulled the 5.3L and factory 4l60e out and installed a 2001 Ls1 and 4L80e and the truck came to life even with the 4:11 gear. so ill go take a look at this new monster in the am and taking your advice ill give it a good shake down. thanks all