Pro Touring 2009 GMC Sierra

[burntnova]

So I have been stationed here in Germany for just about a year now and I have been toying with the idea of building my 2009 Crew cab GMC sierra for some track time and of course the Shock & Aww factor that I would get from most Europeans. When they see a full size American truck performs as well as I would like it to.
I don’t want to completely dismantle my truck and put racing seats in it, but I would like to build the truck to perform well at any open track days at the many road courses here such as Hockenheimring, Nurburgring and the many others that are here in Europe.
Sorry my plan is very general right now but I’m still working on it and would appreciate any help or suggestions. I haven’t built a pro touring vehicle let alone a full size truck…lol But when everyone tells me that I’m crazy and all I’m doing is wasting my money and time that just makes me want to do it even more to prove everyone wrong. I am a firm believer if there is a will there is a way!
My plan thus far is as follows:
Engine Performance:
- Vortech Supercharger
- Programmer
- Full Exhaust System
Brakes & Suspension:
- 4/5 lowering kit
- Bigger sway bars
- Big brake kit (haven’t decided on a kit)
Wheels:
- Looking at 22” Rushforth’s (haven’t settled on a wheel yet)
And a few minor cosmetic items to help spruce up the exterior.

I’m going to be building this truck myself so if any of you can give me any advice on what I might be able to add to the build or change that would help the handling & performance on the truck please help me out. I haven’t found much help with this idea and help is what I need.

[elitecustombody]

There is no easy way to drop the back on these trucks, you'll have to do a good size C-notch. I always liked how big body crew cab trucks look when slammed. Good luck on the project

[burntnova]

Oh yeah I understand that very well. I did a 4/5 drop for a guy and I had to use a notch on his frame so I'm going to build my own nocth that will give me a little more clearance then the prefabbed notch I used on his truck.

I just wish I was back in the states were I had more help. I've posted this on a few sites and have gotten the same no response or recommendations ...lol It's definately going to be a tough project for me but definately something I'm ready to spend or waste my money depending on how you look at it.

[killer67]

The appropriate cam will wake a heavy truck up quickly. I would only use a cam that was spec'd for your weight, centrifugal blower, etc. The right tires is also important. Good luck and put some pics up as you go along

[OOCustoms]

what are you stationed with? army/air force? it would be awesome to take a truck around over there since they are less common. id be down to help if i get stationed over there! I ship to air force bmt in two days. ill be a loadmaster so hopefully ill get to make it over there!

back in HS and auto tech school days i have a slammed ford ranger with a 4.0 v6. I had an Ididit billit column, corbeau racing seats with harness, full aluminum dash with autometer guages and 17" mustang rims. plus some motor mods like headers, electric fan, and home made intake that sucked air thru the cowl on my 6" cowl hood! needless to say it drew a lot of attention.

Biggest feat will be for you is locking down the rear end i believe. you make them to stiff and it will just slide out. You might want to look at modding the rear suspension to something more road racey. look at nascar trucks for help. If im not imagining things i think they use trailing arm suspensions like in the mid 60s chevy trucks. this uses coils instead of leafs and then they probably use coil overs. just be cautious of what you buy because most stuff for lowered trucks are not real performance but for looks.

good luck!
Marc

[burntnova]

I'm stationed at Ramstein AB, and that is my hole purpose for thinking about doing this project since you don't see many trucks over here and even stock I get heads turning and weird looks when I drive through almost any city or village here.

So if you get over here after your Basic training and Tech school, I'll be here for another two years, hopefully tearing up the streets with my fullsize. Besides all that, Good Luck At Basic!

Does anyone know how or what info would have to go into some sort of Sponsorship package? I wouldn't mind getting a few discounts or help with this project.