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Jan 9, 2014 | 12:57 PM

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5.3 th400 ebay gt45 build

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Stock 5.3
Ls9 gead gaskets
Stock 706 heads wuth studs
Ls6 intake stock fuel system
80# inj
Dual 255 pumps
Tu1 cam
Gt45 turbo

Th400 and 3.27 geared

Compressor:
Trim: 69
A/R: .66
Inducer: 68.7
Exducer: 97.8

Turbine:
Trim: 92
A/R: 1.05
Inducer: 87.4
Exducer: 77

Turbine: Outlet = 4" Turbo flange = T4, Downpipe flange = 3.5" V-band

Wanting to run e85 with intercooler and hoping for over 700 ponies

Is this with wishful thinking

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Jan 9, 2014 | 01:15 PM

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There are a few versions of the Gt45 out there, which compressor size and specs are you aiming for?

Jan 9, 2014 | 01:16 PM

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Oh no very capable of that hp on high boost. I'm thinking your gonna be around 18psi or more to make that kinda power but very doable . Most of my 5.3's and 5.7's have made 600 easily on 14 pSi and meth.

Jan 9, 2014 | 02:08 PM

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Turbo Specs :Compressor:Trim: 69A/R: .66Inducer: 68.7Exducer: 97.8dumTurbine:Trim: 92A/R: 1.05Inducer: 87.4Exducer: 77

Turbine: Outlet = 4" Turbo flange = T4, Downpipe flange = 3.5" V-band

Jan 9, 2014 | 02:08 PM

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I will also have to make my kit pipe larger for this turbo to work. Since mine is a 3" vband not a 3.5"

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Jan 9, 2014 | 02:32 PM

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Just curious where did you buy your gt45 and how much?? kinda thinking about trying one on my fairmont.

Jan 9, 2014 | 03:30 PM

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If im not mistaken Denmah made low 600's in a 4.8L and there was a 240sx with a TH400 that made 700+ using 799 heads anda 4.8...if memory serves me right.

Denmah can give you some real world experience.

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Jan 9, 2014 | 05:13 PM

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Just curious where did you buy your gt45 and how much?? kinda thinking about trying one on my fairmont.

im sure you already have seen this, lol http://www.vsracing.net/catalog/prod...2dc9c26a7cbb6a
idk if they seperate the turbo or not though..

Jan 9, 2014 | 05:30 PM

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It still dont say the specs and downpipe sizing

Jan 9, 2014 | 06:24 PM

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On 20lbs it will make over 700rwhp but those 706 heads are ganna kill you I bet

Jan 9, 2014 | 06:29 PM

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Well studded and hope for the best. I will get some head later lol

Jan 9, 2014 | 06:30 PM

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My GT45 showed up today too.. What kind of heads do you recommend? I have a set of factory 241s laying around for the 5.3. Is the compression still to high with them?

Jan 9, 2014 | 06:34 PM

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Just curious where did you buy your gt45 and how much?? kinda thinking about trying one on my fairmont.

I got mine off ebay, DNA motoring was the seller. Arrived in 2 days and was 245$ to the door.

Jan 9, 2014 | 07:12 PM

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Interesting to see how it does ...I had the same turbo on a foxbody.. I got the turbo from vs racing

Jan 9, 2014 | 07:34 PM

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Dang that's cheap. I'm a big fan of on3 but I reallt want to try one of those on my 07 5.3.

Jan 9, 2014 | 08:45 PM

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Mine is going on an l33. I'd really like to find a build thread on this turbo. It looks bigger than I imagined but I've never had a turbo before so what do I know? :/

Anyone know if battery relocation is necessary or notching the radiator support?