Newbie fron South Carolina

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02-01-2009, 08:07 AM
dbmauldin

Newbie fron South Carolina

Hello everyone. My name is Brad and I just bought a 2000 Silverado rcsb 5.3/4l60e about 2 months ago. It was all stock except for the Flowmaster exhaust. I first added 22x10/20x8 Boyd Blaster rims for a little attitude and just put a Procharger on about 3wks ago. I have Dynatech lt with high flow cats on the way. I am hoping I can get some good ideas and info to get the most out of this 5.3 . I WAS planning on leaving the powertrain stock but there is a guy at work with a Trailblazer SS with the ls2 that just wont keep his mouth shut. The Trailblazer is a stock SS (395HP) and I am hoping to hurt his feelings when it is all said and done. Can it be done with my 5.3 and Procharger? I am new to the fuel injection and supercharged scene so any help will be appreciated. I have read a few threads on here and most of them point to Nelson Racing. Are they the best for tuning?
02-01-2009, 08:53 AM
GasGuzzler

Welcome. There aren't many P/C trucks on the site....not sure why. I guess for about the same price one could get a DIY turbo kit and make more power. I've always liked how the P/C works on other platforms so I'm interested in seeing someone make it work on a truck. I saw a RCSB in July with a P/C only running low 9's in the 8th...
02-01-2009, 10:28 AM
rutroe

Welcome!
02-01-2009, 12:19 PM
RedHeartbeat

welcome :wave:

FWIW its Nelson Performance not Nelson Racing, two totally different companies. Nelson Performance - Performance without Sacrificing Drivability for a great tune and pretty much anything you'd want to do to the truck including forced induction.
02-01-2009, 02:29 PM
solidwhite1

welcome
02-01-2009, 04:43 PM
dbmauldin

Yea if I had done a little homework I probably would have gone turbo. I bought this p/c kit of Ebay for $2500 new. I may still go turbo and just sell this if I cant get the numbers I want.
02-01-2009, 11:40 PM
1_fastsilverado

Welcome to the site...+1 with Nelson Performance, you WON'T be let down!
02-02-2009, 08:28 AM
txarkitekt

Welcome! Sounds like you are heading in the right direction! Yeah, with a Procharger, LTs, ORY, and some good tuning, you should be able to take a stock TBSS. But be prepared to need a converter to get the most out of the Procharger. Depending on how much boost you throw at it, you are going to have to get your tranny built.
02-02-2009, 07:27 PM
VenomHP

welcome to the site
02-02-2009, 08:23 PM
dbmauldin

How much stall do I need? I hate to say it but I hope my trans doesnt last to long. It will give me an excuse to go with a built 4l80e. Any ideas on those? I am not sure if I should have a local shop build one or buy one online like from Finishline.
02-03-2009, 01:07 PM
Show&Go

Your best bet would prob be 2 buy one from finish line. In the long run be the same price as having one built. As far as a stall. I would get at least a 3k maybe higher. The procharger is a fan of RPMs the higher the better with it. You put a stall in and what you have done and you will make a stock tbss owner eat their words.
02-03-2009, 01:34 PM
RWChevyZ71

Check out LS1 Power Tuning LLC has moved into a new shop in North Charleston right off Cross County RD. They are located in Charleston, SC.
02-03-2009, 01:50 PM
bangbangskeetskeet

Welcome to the site man! lets see some pics of the ride. I agree that the P/C would be good...but I have always love the sound of a spooling turbo...thats just my :twocents: tho man.
02-03-2009, 07:05 PM
txarkitekt

As for a stall for the 60e.. If you are planning on going with an 80e, then I say leave the 60e alone and blow the crap out of it as soon as you can! Then once you go 80e..I would get like a 3200-3600. The little 5.3L is gunna need it to spin that monster trans!

FLT FTW!
02-03-2009, 07:05 PM
dbmauldin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Show&Go

Your best bet would prob be 2 buy one from finish line. In the long run be the same price as having one built. As far as a stall. I would get at least a 3k maybe higher. The procharger is a fan of RPMs the higher the better with it. You put a stall in and what you have done and you will make a stock tbss owner eat their words.

I hope you are right. Thanks for the input on the trans. I need all the help I can get.
02-03-2009, 07:07 PM
dbmauldin

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWChevyZ71

Check out LS1 Power Tuning LLC has moved into a new shop in North Charleston right off Cross County RD. They are located in Charleston, SC.

Thanks for the link. I didnt know I had one that close.
02-03-2009, 07:11 PM
dbmauldin

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangbangskeetskeet

Welcome to the site man! lets see some pics of the ride. I agree that the P/C would be good...but I have always love the sound of a spooling turbo...thats just my :twocents: tho man.

Thanks. After seeing some of the things done with turbos I wish I had gone that route also. I am going to stick with the P/C for awhile to see what numbers I can get. I will get some pics up soon.
02-03-2009, 07:16 PM
dbmauldin

Quote:

Originally Posted by txarkitekt

As for a stall for the 60e.. If you are planning on going with an 80e, then I say leave the 60e alone and blow the crap out of it as soon as you can! Then once you go 80e..I would get like a 3200-3600. The little 5.3L is gunna need it to spin that monster trans!

FLT FTW!

Thats the plan. I try to break it every chance I get. I am sure it wont be long.
02-03-2009, 10:09 PM
Mr.Cornelius

Welcome :pics: