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  1. #11
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    Man Brandon one of two things gotta happen....1 u stop looking up so damn much, or 2 it stops raining. whatever u do man do what's gonna make u happy cuz u don't wanna sell it, and later on regret it. then again how much more u gonna dump in her? now i ain't sayin she a goldigger... see what i mean? good luck cuz, and i'll check up on u soon!

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    My two cents - if I had to do it over, I would START with whatever has the most HP and THEN put some money into that to give it even more. I've put a lot of dough (way less than some of you) into my truck and it's just now able to smoke a Titan or Hemi...and that's assuming they're stock or have very little mods. A modded Titan (cam, etc) would probably dust me. Point being why put a bunch of time and money into something that's just getting by some of the stock competition when you can buy that kind of HP if you look around (i.e. Trailblazer, SS, etc.). Then build that so you have a pretty huge edge on 'the other guys'.

    I'm pretty happy with my setup, but I've said this before - when I bought it, I wasn't even THINKING about performance mods. I'd sure do it different.

    All that being said, I guess I'm saying I say go for it - get the Trailblazer or whatever with all of that factory installed HP and then do all of the little goodies to make even more.

    Plus, that way I can live vicariously through you.

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    i was looking forward to seeing it in action too. tha truck is like my trcuks BIG BROTHER .. i hope you keep it. you have put alot into . if anything you should have sold it when the 5.3 died. but hang in there. you have your support team here

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    Piston is dead...pics soon. Cyl walls look OK. Plan on honing, new piston/ring combo and then back to square 1 with tuning, being very careful this time. 10 psi max til we get it right. might go back to maf tune. getting opinions either way it's a toss-up. looking into more fuel to rear cylinders to avoid the detonation in #7,8. Can HP Tuners adjust inj pulse width on indiv injectors? Allen?

    Goin to machine shop tomorrow (not wasting any time). Overnighting parts asap.

    THEREFORE, turbo not for sale (sorry cuz) YET. Will keep posted.

    Anyways, the trucks need to be represented around here. Too much rice and crustangs.
    2013 2wd Z71 6.2 crew cab

    Old Truck: '04 Chevy crew cab stroked/bored 6.0 to 408ci. forged internals, patriot 68cc stage 3 heads (11.1:1cr), comp 244/246 .600 115lsa cam, 3000 yank tc, built 4L60E, walbro 255, 60# mototron injectors, pacesetter lt's 4" single no-cat exhaust

    best time 12.93 1/4 mi @ 103 in the turbo truck.

    1968 Camaro Convertible, super sweet!

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    id say get a LS7 and be done with it. Keep the sts and install on the LS7 at about 7 lbs of boost. then you have NO competition.(except me)
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    Glad to see you are sticking with it. Nobody likes quitters!!! LOL
    Gone, but not forgotten!

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    I knew you would 'nt sell your turbo toy! I had fun with mine tonight. people just hear that baby whistle'n and cant believe its a truck, I love it!!
    07 SILVERADO CLASSIC 2500 HD 4x4 CREW CAB LT3 DURAMAX LBZ/ALLISON 6 SPEED 5'' MBRP Turbo back exhaust 6'' TIP /NO CAT- NO MUFF/ AFE Intake/ EDGE HOT JUICE /MERCHANT AUTO STG III Built Allison/P I ConverterTTS Twin Lift Pumps. Tierod sleeves/Cognito braces.17x9 Moto metals_______ Old Truck ,04 Z-71/Turbocharged,/cam/stall/Zippy Built TRANS/Nelson Tuned------

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    Hole in piston and thrust washer/bearing thing was crushed and lying in the oil pan. New parts on the way. be back together by wednesday.

    Need a converter.
    2013 2wd Z71 6.2 crew cab

    Old Truck: '04 Chevy crew cab stroked/bored 6.0 to 408ci. forged internals, patriot 68cc stage 3 heads (11.1:1cr), comp 244/246 .600 115lsa cam, 3000 yank tc, built 4L60E, walbro 255, 60# mototron injectors, pacesetter lt's 4" single no-cat exhaust

    best time 12.93 1/4 mi @ 103 in the turbo truck.

    1968 Camaro Convertible, super sweet!

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    call precision and get one!!!, bullet proof baby! no headaches. they are made to your specs so itll need to be ordered if this is the route you choose.
    07 SILVERADO CLASSIC 2500 HD 4x4 CREW CAB LT3 DURAMAX LBZ/ALLISON 6 SPEED 5'' MBRP Turbo back exhaust 6'' TIP /NO CAT- NO MUFF/ AFE Intake/ EDGE HOT JUICE /MERCHANT AUTO STG III Built Allison/P I ConverterTTS Twin Lift Pumps. Tierod sleeves/Cognito braces.17x9 Moto metals_______ Old Truck ,04 Z-71/Turbocharged,/cam/stall/Zippy Built TRANS/Nelson Tuned------

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    If the truck went 13.5 on 7 cylinders...what will it run on 8????
    2013 2wd Z71 6.2 crew cab

    Old Truck: '04 Chevy crew cab stroked/bored 6.0 to 408ci. forged internals, patriot 68cc stage 3 heads (11.1:1cr), comp 244/246 .600 115lsa cam, 3000 yank tc, built 4L60E, walbro 255, 60# mototron injectors, pacesetter lt's 4" single no-cat exhaust

    best time 12.93 1/4 mi @ 103 in the turbo truck.

    1968 Camaro Convertible, super sweet!

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