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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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hi guys, I'm new to the LSX crowd.and could use some help. I've been reading up on turbocharging but everything Im finding is kinda overkill for my goals.

I purchased a 2000 LR4 4.8 to replace the tired 4.3 Vortec in my 86 Monte Carlo. While I'm at it I figured I'd turbo it, but I'm not looking for make power. I'd like to go with a smaller, quick spooling turbo to raise power across the power band. something with an OE feel and raise the out put to around 350 hp and tq if possible. I know it seems like alot of trouble for less than 100 hp, but I like the flat curve of a small well tuned turbo

What kind of turbo would you guys suggest?
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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A Maggie would suit your needs too then, have you looked into them? Or a 67mm from precision or turbonetics will do that too. Boost is like crack man...one hit and your addicted
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Originally Posted by LE5CAV
something with an OE feel and raise the out put to around 350 hp and tq if possible.
Im curious if they make wastegate springs small enough to achieve just that.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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Decent set of heads and a cam will makw that on the 4.8 if you check out the big bang theory article the made like 450 to 480 na on the engine dyno
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