Turbo Time:)

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10-10-2013, 01:29 PM
john_bratten

Turbo Time:)

Hey, my name is john I have a 2000 Silverado with the 5.3. I'm wanting to go turbo on a budget build. My engine is all stock besides tbss intake swap and cai and long tubes on it now. I have been reading a lot on here bout turbos and set up. my engine has a few miles on it too. I wanna run somewhere between 8-10 lbs. I know i will need to run twin 250's or a single 340 fuel pump with 60 lb injectors. what is a good turbo to use? I have some friends that have ran the on3 70mm. and also have read on here to where some people run them being that you can get them for $350. whats yalls input on them? im probably goin to build a 5.3 or do a 6.0 swap later on down the road.
10-10-2013, 03:07 PM
kerrige

Welcome. These motors love turbos however budget builds aren't as cheap as one might think here is a short list.
Fuel pump for your build I suggest the aeromotive stealth 340
Injectors 60s should be decent for your build and affordable
Turbo kit
Turbo on3 performance makes some decent Chinese turbos for reasonable money, however the 76mm from cxracing is a better deal and option in my opinion.
Hot pipes Down pipe crossover and manifold
Cold pipes and intercooler
Waste gate
Blowoff valve
Oil lines
Gauges boost fuel pressure and AFR
Tuning custom live tune is best
For reliability reasons I would improve the valve train ls7 lifters hardened pushrods good valvesprings LS2 style timing chain trunion upgrade for rockers.
I would say best cause scenerio you are looking at $5k.
Best of luck and keep us in the loop.
10-10-2013, 05:59 PM
jansen

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Originally Posted by kerrige

Welcome. These motors love turbos however budget builds aren't as cheap as one might think here is a short list.
Fuel pump for your build I suggest the aeromotive stealth 340
Injectors 60s should be decent for your build and affordable
Turbo kit
Turbo on3 performance makes some decent Chinese turbos for reasonable money, however the 76mm from cxracing is a better deal and option in my opinion.
Hot pipes Down pipe crossover and manifold
Cold pipes and intercooler
Waste gate
Blowoff valve
Oil lines
Gauges boost fuel pressure and AFR
Tuning custom live tune is best
For reliability reasons I would improve the valve train ls7 lifters hardened pushrods good valvesprings LS2 style timing chain trunion upgrade for rockers.
I would say best cause scenerio you are looking at $5k.
Best of luck and keep us in the loop.

Lets not forget transmission and rear end upgrades to handle the power. Stock tranny won't last long on 10 lbs . Ask me how I know lol
10-10-2013, 06:48 PM
darnie1987

i got a hell of a deal on my " budget build.... to make it reliable your still looking at 8K or so. thats will tranny,motor, fuel, converter, gauges and turbo set up. but bust is the way to go :)
10-10-2013, 10:59 PM
Trick1

Welcome to the boost.
A build Can be done way cheaper then. 8k.
Stay under 475-500hp the stock tranny will work but will need a shift kit and servo.

I can do a kit with injectors and a walbro 255 for under 4k.
Would be limited to the 450 range on power.

Then as funds allow upgrade the turbo and go up in power.
Then you'll need an 80 tranny, etc and all the goodies.

If I can help with your build call or pm.
Me.

Rick
10-11-2013, 02:58 AM
darnie1987

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Originally Posted by Trick1

Welcome to the boost.
A build Can be done way cheaper then. 8k.
Rick

true, i was factoring in the fact of a converter- $1200, tranny- 1000, cam-$1200 rear end- $1000 and gauges and fuel. adds up fast.
10-11-2013, 05:44 AM
Trick1

Yea. But you don't have to do those parts.
If you keep the horse power down.
I have many customers running on stock parts.

That are very happy.
10-11-2013, 12:40 PM
kelsey_canard

I agree with rick. People always factor in all supporting mods when someone asks about the costs of boost. I really think it scares a lot of people away in the beginning.
10-11-2013, 02:11 PM
ss454327

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Originally Posted by kelsey_canard

I agree with rick. People always factor in all supporting mods when someone asks about the costs of boost. I really think it scares a lot of people away in the beginning.

Better than tearing up a transmission/rearend and having to do it later. A working used trans/rear is worth some money...a broken one isn't and you might break something else in the process.
10-11-2013, 03:21 PM
darnie1987

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Originally Posted by kelsey_canard

I agree with rick. People always factor in all supporting mods when someone asks about the costs of boost. I really think it scares a lot of people away in the beginning.

na to a point i agree.... but i was under the same impression when i took the plunge. and i hate doing things twice and well the 4k turned into 9k fast! haha

but will say Rick and his crew make some great quality kits and have some awesome prices as well
10-11-2013, 06:55 PM
Trick1

Thanks for the props.
The end bill will depend in each person and final goal.
The kicker is most seem not happy with 400-450 in the turbo works and its so easy to up the power
7psi becomes 9 , become 11, then 13 and shoot got a race with a buddy or want to scary the women. 15psi. And so on. :)

We have been kicking the idea of a budget build for the DIY guy.
10-11-2013, 10:22 PM
darnie1987

Yea would be cool to have a budget package deal forsure!
10-11-2013, 11:00 PM
kerrige

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Originally Posted by darnie1987

Yea would be cool to have a budget package deal forsure!

This!
10-19-2013, 11:05 PM
shmiet

I went for a budget 5.3l build. Just did a cost analysis on what i spent- came out to about $12000 for everything. I was pushing 13.5psi-made ~530HP and 640ft*lb. With a stock bottom end it blew up on the dyno. Going to a 5.3 bored to 5.7 and forged crank pistons rods and possibly 243/799 heads now. So in all it will be around 15g. I live in Canada so shipping was a big factor in pricing as well as conversion rates. If anyone wants i can provide a spreadsheet with cost, shipping price, parts, and distributors.
10-20-2013, 09:13 AM
Trick1

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Originally Posted by darnie1987

Yea would be cool to have a budget package deal forsure!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerrige

This!

It's coming. The kit will be limited on max power.
Guess in the 400-450 range. Anything past that you then have to start upgrading parts.
Transmission etc.

12k for a budget build?
Was that adding in the other engine?
10-20-2013, 11:29 AM
shmiet

It started out budget haha. Then the little things started to add up. Not including the new engine unfortunately. The 12k does include a tranny upgrade though $1500. And like I said shipping up here is expensive, we typically pay the distributor and customs.
10-20-2013, 01:58 PM
jeast

That's because ur in Edmonton, I just live a hour from the border :). I ship them to Maine and pick them up. I should be able to keep the bill under 5k but im getting a deal on some of the parts ;)
10-20-2013, 03:13 PM
shmiet

Lucky you haha. Ya I get a discounts at JBs, NAPA, Greenline(great for SS braided oil lines), Warehouse services, and HP solutions. But apparently that wasn't enough haha. Mandrel bent tubing is almost impossible to find up here too- Spent $150 on 3 pieces of 3" 90deg.
10-20-2013, 03:17 PM
shmiet

Oh and don't cheap out on your MAP sensor haha. I bought 2bar off eBay and it's way off. Had to run and get a BWD OEM 2Bar while my truck was on the dyno :)
10-21-2013, 04:46 PM
Jamest

You can just buy my truck?
10-22-2013, 11:17 PM
shmiet

That's a good deal for 9g. If you lived in Alberta I'd prolly come buy it off you. NTM that thing looks clean!
10-28-2013, 08:15 PM
Jamest

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Originally Posted by shmiet

That's a good deal for 9g. If you lived in Alberta I'd prolly come buy it off you. NTM that thing looks clean!

Thnx. See runs well