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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 05:02 AM
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Question Turbocharge a Truck

Does anybody make a turbocharger system for the 4.8/5.3/6.0 trucks? Or maybe a better question would be: will the Camaro turbocharger system fit on a truck (with minor modification)? Sorry to post this here but I've never heard any turbocharger talk over in the Truck Forum.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 06:39 AM
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This is where STS shines. Just take a moment to consider it, easy on, easy off, very affordable...and provides good power...maybe not awesome power...byt good power.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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Judging by your mods I'm guessing you do a lot of offroading/mudding? Have you looked into a kenne bell or a magnacharger?
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Evil has a point, if your going offroad, stay away from STS.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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if your going to offroad i would stay away from turbo all together, and go supercharger, like a roots that will have instant power when you need it.

on a side note, if you want to try to make a turbo kit work, i may sell my turbo tech kit

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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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Yes a good company is working on a 4.8/5.3/6.0 single turbo setup right now.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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When do you think this Good company might have something ready for us truck guys
Maybe a name for this company would help speed them up with a realease date
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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Two prototype units will be running by Christmas in the trucks. All engine dyno testing is complete on 4.8 and 6.0 kit.
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Does this kit place the turbo in the engine bay or is it way back like the STS turbo kit?
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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Everything is underhood. The air to air intercooler is in the grill, but will only work in current production trucks. The air to water intercooled kit should fit older trucks also, but this has not been fitted yet. Both test trucks are 2003 model Silverado SS ext cab short bed.
I assumed you were talking about me John but as i think about it I'm not sure.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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427 I just sent you a PM
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 03:03 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. My mods makes me look like and off roader but I never do that , all I do is cruise and race and I rarely tow. The lift is mostly just for looks. All you F-Body (is that right?) guys seem to like turbos so I figured why not do some asking around before I drop $5000+ on a RADIX or whatever.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 427
Two prototype units will be running by Christmas in the trucks. All engine dyno testing is complete on 4.8 and 6.0 kit.
Kurt
What about 5.3's, or are they going to be the same as 4.8's?


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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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Bruce, time is the biggest enemy. We will test a 5.3 with the 4.8 set up as soon as workload lets us.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 427
Bruce, time is the biggest enemy. We will test a 5.3 with the 4.8 set up as soon as workload lets us.
Kurt
I understand Kurt. Keep us updated on your progress.

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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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All you F-Body (is that right?) guys seem to like turbos so I figured why not do some asking around before I drop $5000+ on a RADIX or whatever.
The RADIX is a very good system for the 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 motors.

I wonder if we'll see a turbo available for the 8.1?

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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 02:35 AM
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www.cmotorsports.com ....ask for Seth and ask him about the turbo setup he has a prototype for NOW
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