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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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I'm wanting to build a turbo kit for my silverado. It's a 2005 ext cab and has the l33 5.3 engine. I need some help figuring out what a good turbo would be for a decent price and what size I should go with??
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:54 PM
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A TC78 or a Borg Warner s475 is probably going to be your most cost effective turbos. Depends on your power goals!
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You gave absolutely zero information on goals, purpose, budget, concerns... etc.
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I have a 7681 that only has less than 1000 miles on it for 150 plus shipping
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Originally Posted by dezlfrek
I have a 7681 that only has less than 1000 miles on it for 150 plus shipping
Could you email me with pics and specs
Snowboarder_93@hotmail.com
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Originally Posted by HexenLord
You gave absolutely zero information on goals, purpose, budget, concerns... etc.
I would be happy with about 500 rwhp. It's my dd. i would like to spend around 3000 all done
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I will have a FI billet 75mm with a race cover going up for sale tonight if that is something you are interested in
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Try looking over at the performancetrucks board (link at the very top of the page). There are a ton of turbo trucks over there.
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500whp is a modest goal. Can be done with an eBay turbo on a stock motor.
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