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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Im thinking of running the new on3 78/76 for my midmount 5.3 turbo build. How much power should that net me on about 15-17 pounds of boost?
Ill be running E85+ methanol injection
5.3 /w 706 heads
PAC 1218 springs
228r comp cam
80lb injectors
Walbro 450lph E85/w Racetronix HW
Aeromotive 13129 boost FPR
Snow performance Stage 1 meth kit
38mm Wastegate
50mm BOV
On3 76mm turbo
LS1 intake
4L80e
3200 circle D single disk stall
Ford 8.8 3.73L
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 09:07 AM
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^^In for a guess too. I have a similar parts list so far:
LM7 with 862 Heads
BTR Dual Valve Spring Kit
Undecided on cam
80 lbs Deka
Dual in-tank Aeromotive 340 Pumps
Devils Own Meth Kit
50mm BOV and 44mm WG
Just picked up the On3 7876
LS6 Intake
Built T56 with 11" Ceramic Monster Clutch
3.54 rear diff
Will be on 93+ Meth
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700-800rwhp depending on trans? Pure guess at this point.

Nobody knows how well that turbo works yet, but you'll need to push 20+psi thru a 5.3L to break 800 I'd guess with the auto.
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I have about the same set up as you fellas but going blow thru carb. Just got the hotside done. Can't wait to hear what your combos make.
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Well the other thread has results from Denmah which are disappointing for sure.
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