best way to FI my engine?

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10-03-2008, 02:50 AM
White Devil

best way to FI my engine?

Supercharger.. what kind?
or turbo it??
Im thinking about doing FI on my truck but I dont know wich way to go..
Thanks
10-03-2008, 04:47 AM
ducky

a turbo would love 4WD...
10-03-2008, 06:07 AM
zeake

Tur BO Yes turbos love 4wds. R U mostly off roading or street. Off road I'd go with a TVS 1900 or 2300. Street = front mount trik turbo.
10-03-2008, 06:10 AM
foggy

since you just ordered long tube headers and off road pipe, I would go with a supercharger TVS 1900.
10-03-2008, 06:45 AM
TurboMic

x2
10-03-2008, 09:22 AM
White Devil

THANKS!! Where can I find the TVS's?? and whats the difference between 1900 and 2300???
10-03-2008, 10:15 AM
zeake

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix Arrizon

THANKS!! Where can I find the TVS's?? and whats the difference between 1900 and 2300???

Size. Go with the big one. No such thing as too small.

http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/racer...tvs-tahoe.html
http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/dynod...n-results.html

and this video is the best
Video: Swartzlander's Eaton TVS Supercharged Truck at Eaton Drag Outing - .: UNDER PRESSURE :.
10-03-2008, 11:57 AM
txarkitekt

Yeah, a TVS system would work well. There have been good results from a 1900 on 5.3L motors. Not sure if the 2300 is too much blower for the 5.3L... Since the new TVS system has come out--the Radix systems have gone down in price. The Radix is still a good unit which makes good power (+~150rwhp), but you WILL need to invest in a meth kit to keep the IATs down...
10-03-2008, 12:03 PM
farmtruc

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeake

Size. Go with the big one. No such thing as too small.
Video: Swartzlander's Eaton TVS Supercharged Truck at Eaton Drag Outing - .: UNDER PRESSURE :.

Mic, your Tahoe ran 108 mph compared to this truck ,lol. that tahoe is in the 12's for sure with a good launch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by txarkitekt

but you WILL need to invest in a meth kit to keep the IATs down...

Iat's are more than under control with the tvs system. The iats actually get cooler the more you get on it.
No need for a meth kit right away under 8psi. Iat's won't get higher than 120deg or so up to 100+mph.

I say TVS!

later,
allen
10-03-2008, 12:14 PM
txarkitekt

Yes Allen, agreed that you will not need a Meth kit with a TVS. I was talking about if the did get a 112 unit, he would need the meth kit. I can't tell you how many people who have run a 112, 112HH, 122 Radix units that have unusually high IATs. But they have done a great job on the unit design of the new TVS systems to keep the internal temps down by making it super efficient. I say go TVS too--but if you have to fall back on a Radix system--its still a great unit...its a win-win situation for ya!
10-03-2008, 12:40 PM
White Devil

Allen, do you have the TVS system for sale?? If not, where can I find them??
10-05-2008, 03:24 AM
MidnightRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix Arrizon

Supercharger.. what kind?
or turbo it??
Im thinking about doing FI on my truck but I dont know wich way to go..
Thanks

if i was gonna do it again i would go tvs 2300 they are really efficient as far as intake air temps and pulleyed right can make a lot of boost.

Take my advice on this man and listen well if you are looking for a quick fix and cheap horsepower FI is not your solution. Be prepared to spend alot of money on supporting mods i.e. FULLY built tranny cam pushrods meth guages so you can watch what goin on A GOOD TUNER THAT KNOWS FI, rear end trutrac or a 14 bolt tranny coolers . thats not every thing i have spent over 16k on my fi kit and im still gettin bugs out. be prepared to be patient man i will be more than glad to help you with any ?s you have. If your gonna go FI there is no half ass you gotta do it right or you will blow you sh1t up
10-05-2008, 08:20 AM
Ramsey

i agree 100% rider.be prepared to spend alot of money bud.
10-05-2008, 09:19 AM
rutroe

^^^^Tru dat...
10-05-2008, 07:37 PM
zeake

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightRider

if i was gonna do it again i would go tvs 2300 they are really efficient as far as intake air temps and pulleyed right can make a lot of boost.

Take my advice on this man and listen well if you are looking for a quick fix and cheap horsepower FI is not your solution. Be prepared to spend alot of money on supporting mods i.e. FULLY built tranny cam pushrods meth guages so you can watch what goin on A GOOD TUNER THAT KNOWS FI, rear end trutrac or a 14 bolt tranny coolers . thats not every thing i have spent over 16k on my fi kit and im still gettin bugs out. be prepared to be patient man i will be more than glad to help you with any ?s you have. If your gonna go FI there is no half ass you gotta do it right or you will blow you sh1t up

No doubt. I have more than that in mine. You'll need at least 10k in supporting mods. Thats my low low estimate.
10-06-2008, 12:06 AM
White Devil

I better get to work...! LOL!
Thanks anyways!! I just have the FI bug, cause I need to run faster..
10-06-2008, 12:47 PM
thunder550

Last I heard, the TVS2300 kits are not available yet. I heard that Magnuson has not been able to get rotor packages from Eaton because their entire production of them is going to Chevy for the ZR-1 engine. 2300 is too big for the 5.3 anyway...it would be right at home on a 400+ cubic inch engine. 1900 would be a better fit.
10-06-2008, 03:54 PM
zeake

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunder550

Last I heard, the TVS2300 kits are not available yet. I heard that Magnuson has not been able to get rotor packages from Eaton because their entire production of them is going to Chevy for the ZR-1 engine. 2300 is too big for the 5.3 anyway...it would be right at home on a 400+ cubic inch engine. 1900 would be a better fit.

Too much for a 5.3 well what about a 4.6. To change someone elses qoute a little. "A supercharger is like a penis you always want a bigger one when you go to use it." Go for the big gun. If a frikkin 4.6 uses it why not a 5.3.

ROUSH Performance: TVS2300 ROUSHcharger® Kit (Complete Kit) Detail
10-07-2008, 12:50 PM
White Devil

That one in that link for the 4.6L is $5,899... how much would it be for a 5.3L?? Where can I find those?
10-07-2008, 12:52 PM
zeake

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix Arrizon

That one in that link for the 4.6L is $5,899... how much would it be for a 5.3L?? Where can I find those?

Doubt there out yet.

Also Thunder550 does know what he is talking about. I would over do it though. They are most likely gonna be 7k
10-07-2008, 01:46 PM
MidnightRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunder550

Last I heard, the TVS2300 kits are not available yet. I heard that Magnuson has not been able to get rotor packages from Eaton because their entire production of them is going to Chevy for the ZR-1 engine. 2300 is too big for the 5.3 anyway...it would be right at home on a 400+ cubic inch engine. 1900 would be a better fit.

hes right they are all tyed up for the Zr1. the 1900 is plenty for what you need. im going with the 122hh because i can upgrade
10-07-2008, 03:16 PM
thunder550

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeake

Too much for a 5.3 well what about a 4.6. To change someone elses qoute a little. "A supercharger is like a penis you always want a bigger one when you go to use it." Go for the big gun. If a frikkin 4.6 uses it why not a 5.3.

ROUSH Performance: TVS2300 ROUSHcharger® Kit (Complete Kit) Detail

Well if he wants to find the limits of the 5.3 a 2300 would do that quite well. I remember hearing that it's very comfortable feeding a 408ci engine 15 psi. That much airflow would pop a stock 5.3 in no time flat. I'm sure a larger pulley can be fitted to drop the boost down, but then would the blower still be efficient? I'm sure someone can and will put that 2300 on a 5.3, but I will say that I think the 1900 is a much better fit.