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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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for a turbo build and with this build what turbo would be best. I have never dealt with boost at all and have been thinking about turboing my GTO but I really would like some opinions from the guys that have already done it.


12.2:1 383c.i. Small bore LSx
4.8/5.3 truck block
Wiseco 3.903 forged nitrous pistons -2cc valvie reliefs
Wiseco ring pack with steel top and napier second. Gapped LARGE x HUGE for nitrous
Callies 6.125 rods
Callies 4" crank
Clevite main, rod, and cam bearings
Texas Speed ported oil pump
Rollmaster double-roller adjustable timing set
LS7 hydraulic roller lifters
Custom COMP Cams cam ground for nitrous
Factory roller rockers with COMP trunion upgrade
COMP magnum 7.425 pushrods
PRC 227cc cylinder heads with 61cc chamber and PRC .675 lift springs
COMETIC .040 head gaskets
ARP main studs
ARP head studs
ARP 2000 rod bolts
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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If you swapped the heads out for a 72cc head you could get your CR to around 10.5 and that would be do able on pump and Meth or E85
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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so on a budget what turbo would be a good choice?
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