info on turbo build

[03whitez71]

So here it goes;
http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39460&p=437780#post437780

Thinking about buying that turbo and putting it on my stock 03 z71(well has k&n cai and flowmaster exhaust and some kind of a programmer [the reason I say this is cause I can run past 98 mph and I believe chevy limits it trucks to 98 from factory]). I have 33 inch tires and 3.73 gears with a stock 4l60e, and I tow a 3-4k trailer 2-4 times a week. I am wondering if it would put to much stress on my transmission, and also would I need bigger injectors if I run low boost(5psi). Would I benefit much from a cam swap, and also what about tuning? Is it hard to tune with hp tuner? I never tuned before but I catch onto stuff pretty easily, so is it a good idea to do this? Also truck has like 101k miles.

[kerrige]

Best bet do the following...
42lb injectors
Upgrade fuel pump ex walbro 255
Nelson tune
Vette servo
Bigger trans cooler
That is a good start. Lots more you could do tho.
A cam swap speced for your application could add another 50 to 100 HP depending on the cam and other factors.

[03whitez71]

Break down on the cost on each? Also best place to get them, also what about an intercooler?

[kerrige]

I believe the Guy with the Turbo for sale is selling the injectors for cheap. And new they r like 400 not 100% on that price tho. Pump is a bit over 100$. I think a complete bucket pump swap is less than 200$. Super easy way. Tune from NP is 300 mail order. Vette servo is 20ish. Trans coolers are under 200.

[03whitez71]

I believe the Guy with the Turbo for sale is selling the injectors for cheap. And new they r like 400 not 100% on that price tho. Pump is a bit over 100$. I think a complete bucket pump swap is less than 200$. Super easy way. Tune from NP is 300 mail order. Vette servo is 20ish. Trans coolers are under 200.

So 1200 for most of it,wondering if I should got tvs instead, I like low end torque , but I think this would be cheaper though.

[kerrige]

I would say go Turbo for sure leaves room to grow! You can turn up the boost and add other fun stuff like Meth.

[03whitez71]

Which ones are most important to get first?

[kerrige]

Well the injectors pump and tune are pretty much necessary, but after that the Trans stuff is to help keep it happy. If you want more power down low get a stall turn up the boost and add Meth. Meth is great especially for nonintercooled rear mounts. A good cam ket speced right for ur setup will b about 700$ and could help a lot.

[03whitez71]

Should I run an intercooler or no?

[kerrige]

You don't have to, up to 7lbs after that Meth, or an intercooler are needed. It helps with efficiency to run an intercooler.