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    Quote Originally Posted by bootlife View Post
    I have a 2000 Z-71 5.3, I have cold air, elec fan, nelson tune. Im in the process of adding Texas Speed Stage 2 heads, 80mil Throttle body, 45lbs injectors, 224 cam, Long tubes, Fully built trans with a 2500 stall. I already have 4.10 gears and a tru-track. What kind of power should I get from all this? I know Ill need a retune. Has any1 done something similar to this? Is 400 WHP possible? And also What am I missing? any sugestions?
    So you decided to ditch the trinity and shorties? Wow that's a pretty strong about face on the whole thing, but anyways.....
    I would go bigger on the stall. 3200 should be good. I wouldn't waste time on the 80mm throttle body though. I would go with a toss/Nnbs intake with 87/90mm tb if you plan to upgrade in that area. As for power to the wheels I would expect in the neighborhood of 350hp with those mods. Maybe a little more. This combo is one of the most repeated in the truck scene, t there is a reason for that, it's because it works and people end up very happy with what they get.
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    400 at the motor been there done that, but to the tires not so easy. And youre gonna want a bigger stall with a 224, now you can go 3k and still pull a trailer and off road if you want, I recommend a 3600 but if youre gonna be towing at anytime stick to the 3k in my opinion. I had just about everything a 5.3 could have and never hit 400rwhp on motor closest I got was 370s, had heads 90mm intake and tb etc etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Botlfed View Post
    400 at the motor been there done that, but to the tires not so easy. And youre gonna want a bigger stall with a 224, now you can go 3k and still pull a trailer and off road if you want, I recommend a 3600 but if youre gonna be towing at anytime stick to the 3k in my opinion. I had just about everything a 5.3 could have and never hit 400rwhp on motor closest I got was 370s, had heads 90mm intake and tb etc etc.
    yea I don't even like towing with my 3200

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