need some help

[06SRD]

i have 2009 silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 only mods are flowmaster catback hypertech CAI and tb spacer im really thinking about boosting my truck not sure which way to go supercharged or turbo ive really been weighing into the sts kit without the intercooler for now planed on getting it later trying to get the most bang for my buck i know alot of you guys on here have ran these motors boosted for a while now. im not trying to go over 6 psi i still want my truck to be my daily driver. any help would be great or links with forced induction applications for my truck for a good price. also really looking for kits that are user friendly

[ducky]

i have 2009 silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 only mods are flowmaster catback hypertech CAI and tb spacer im really thinking about boosting my truck not sure which way to go supercharged or turbo ive really been weighing into the sts kit without the intercooler for now planed on getting it later trying to get the most bang for my buck i know alot of you guys on here have ran these motors boosted for a while now. im not trying to go over 6 psi i still want my truck to be my daily driver. any help would be great or links with forced induction applications for my truck for a good price. also really looking for kits that are user friendly

First want you need to do is sell the CAI, Hypertech, and TB Spacer. Forced induction replaced the CAI and TB Spacer, and you will need a real tune.

STS or any used front mount kit will be the best bang for your buck. STS kits go for super cheap these days (1500-2000) with or without fuel system. I run 12psi on my truck with a front mount and have for years. The other stuff you buy besides the actual turbo kit is going to be for insurance on the motor/trans. Insurance so you won't break something and be spending more money on something else. Here is a decent list of stuff you would need for ANY forced induction kit. Sort of a "Rule of thumb list"

- Turbo kit (turbo/intercooler/piping)
- Fuel upgrades (These can be minor. With 6-10lbs of boost on a stock motor you can run 42lb. injectors. Most of these injectors will just swap right in place of your old ones: You will also most likely need a better fuel pump (walbro 255). Super cheap and super easy to swap out)
- NGK TR6-TR7 spark plugs gapped at the preferred gap of like 30-35
- Valve Springs and Pushrods (not too expensive, but a definite upgrade. wont take you more than a couple hours to do in your driveway)
- Transmission upgrades (shift kit/servos) If you have the money you might want to upgrade to either a 4L65E or a 4L80E, but thats a whole other item to tackle. The 60e is not a question of IF it will break, but WHEN.
- TUNE - Probably the most important thing to get. Only because a real tuner is going to be able to dial in your truck exactly to what you need.

I probably left a couple of minor things out. But by the way, if you get the things above, you can run 10psi all day long. You say you ONLY want 6 now, but you will want more real quick. It's easy to stay out of boost, and as long as you arent mashing the gas every second you can boosted for years with out any issue.

[farmtruc]

I was gonna answer but ducky didn't leave any room

[bud8fan]

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[ducky]

I was gonna answer but ducky didn't leave any room

Well, I do what I can with this vast knowledge I have in my brain

lol...i guess we should go eat a taco...lol

That sounds good lol

[06SRD]

thx ducky can anyone give me some links for sts turbos or specs for valve springs pushrods poss aftermarket cam i can run with turbo keeping best bang for your buck in mind thanks?

[ducky]

thx ducky can anyone give me some links for sts turbos or specs for valve springs pushrods poss aftermarket cam i can run with turbo keeping best bang for your buck in mind thanks?

I would start doing some searching as well as looking at the links. You just want the base model STS kit which is usually what people sell in these threads. As far as springs and pushrods you want some patriot, lunati, or similar "dual springs" which can be had off of jegs are summit.

http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/sale-parts-vehicles/

http://performancetrucks.net/forums/...splay.php?f=23

[BigMac]

Hit up Trick Performance, he has a base non-intercooled kit in process for me I need to sell. You can easily do 6psi with that, I even have some 60lb injectors