THE-CHAD

Hello guys I am new here and would like to ask your advice about my build plans so far I am swapping a 5.3 in to my 89 fox plans for this build is to see if I can get 600 to 750 whp out of the stock block with head studs other plans for the motor are

vic jr carb intake

CSU 750 blow through

BW S400SX4 75mm Extended Tip Wheel Standard Cover 1.32 A/R

Brute Speed Forced Induction Camshaft
Cam specs are:

Dur @ .050 232 int 240 exh

Lift .595 int .608 exh

Lobe Sep 115.0

and a frozen boost air to water inter cooler the car will be street strip
and maybe a bottle
do you guys think I can reach this goal are there any changes you would make?
thank you for the advice in advance

87silverbullet

iTrader: (11)

I wouldn't use the Brutespeed cam. The goal you are trying to acheive has been done with the z06 cam or the gt2-3 from Lingenfelter. You don't need nothing that big in a 5.3. the 1.32 a/r might be kinda big for a 5.3 but try it and see how it spools.

HydroStream6

iTrader: (16)

You shouldn't have an issue making that kind of power. Use the LS9 gaskets and I'd run E85 if you can.

THE-CHAD

what size AR would you guys suggest for the 5.3 ?

HydroStream6

iTrader: (16)

Auto or stick? Concerned about spool or not? T6 or T4? Which size turbine wheel?

THE-CHAD

It's an auto; yes I am concerned about spool, it's a t-6 flange. Not sure what size turbine wheel. The turbo I'm looking at is at Turbo Dave's

HydroStream6

iTrader: (16)

There are different turbine wheel options most likely. With only a 5.3, you'd be fine with the smallest which I think is probably a 83mm turbine. They go all the way up to a 96 I think. I'd look more into what size the turbine wheel is and see what AR options are available and we'll go from there.

THE-CHAD

This is what info I have found on the turbo I am looking at

Turbo Specs:Compressor Wheel Inducer/Exducer 75mm x 100mm with ETT
Turbine Wheel Inducer/Exducer 96mm x 87mm
Turbine Outlet 5 Inch V-Band
Turbine Inlet T6 Divided
Turbine A/R - 1.32
Horsepower Rating 500-1050

I am looking at this so I will have room to grow if needed let know what you guys think

HydroStream6

iTrader: (16)

T6 + 1.32AR on a 87mm wheel with a 5.3 is going to spool pretty slowly. E85 will help, but it's still going to be sorta sluggish. It's personal preference, with an auto, I would do it. But it's up to you. Could try a spool valve maybe.

THE-CHAD

thanks for the advice guys I found this turbo here

Turbo Specs:
Compressor Wheel Inducer/Exducer 75mm x 100mm
Turbine Wheel Inducer/Exducer 83mm x 74mm
Turbine Outlet 5 Inch V-Band
Turbine Inlet T6 Divided
Turbine A/R - 1.10
Horsepower Rating 450-1000

would this turbo be better

thank you again

THE-CHAD

Any one

CarsandWomen

iTrader: (19)

yeah the smaller housing will help but the general rule of thumb is under 400cid its a T4 flange and over is a T6. youll need a Tbrake and a 2 or 3 step to get it going. a monster turbo cam will help and so will teh nitrous, if you run the rpms up a little higher too but thats dangerous with stock rods. Definitely recommend ARP rod bolts

THE-CHAD

Thanks turbodaves make that last turbo with a t4 frame and optional ar's there is a 1.00 ar option so I think I will give this one the shot does this sound like a better option

CarsandWomen

iTrader: (19)

yes that sounds perfect, even with a a T4 1.00 it will still be capable of well over your power goals but it will work very well on a drag setup and auto tranny, still going to need teh 2 step and Tbrake but once the light turns green itall rocket.

is this a street car, race car, both? give some other details on teh rest of the car

THE-CHAD

Yeah it will be a street strip car just got it so not really sure where to go with the suspension thinking qa1 coil overs front and rear with a mini tub turbo 400 trans with tbrake all ready have a ten point roll cage in it and a sn95 8.8 is there any thing else I should look into like what would be a good stall converter to go with?

thank you guys for all the help again it is much appreciated

87silverbullet

iTrader: (11)

Go with one of the reputable names on here for a converter. Greg@ FTI is a really good guy and knows his **** when it comes to converters and turbo cars. Yank is a good option too. Don't forget about Circle D either.

THE-CHAD

thank you again guys I know the ls6 cam will get me to the power range that i would like but I would like some thing a little more aggressive sounding if the brut speed is to big is there another good choice with a little more lope ?

STAR

iTrader: (1)

I would suggest something around 227/227 112+2
Most turbo set ups work great with dual pattern or reverse pattern cams.

CarsandWomen

iTrader: (19)

Talk to Bob about that cam, he can tell you all about it

NightmareTA

iTrader: (20)

Def go with a T4 flange. No need for a T6 when your goal is only 600-750 HP.

Also saw that you are taking the blow through route...good luck. A buddy of mine never got his turbo blow through setup to work, but I know it can be done pretty well.