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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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I'm building a 383 ls stroker that was originally a 5.3 vortec, this will be my first turbo build. I'm looking to find out which turbo and cam would best suit my application. Budget isn't that big of a deal. I would preferably like to get a precision or garrett turbo. I'm looking to get 800 HP out of my motor, it will be a daily driver and ocassionally be put on the track. I have a callies compstar rotating assembly, Wiesco -32cc dish top pistons, Comp Cams roller lifters, stock heads with a valve job, trunion kit, new springs, and titanium retainers, fast intake, melling high volume oil pump, katech timing chain, and ARP head and main studs.
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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800whp is a firm goal or do you need room to grow? 93 octane? Single needed or willing to do twins?

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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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I'm looking to run it on regular 87 octane pump gas, with a single turbo. 800 HP is just what I would like it to be around, if it ends up being more it's not a big deal. I would just rather it wouldn't be under that. Whatever I do I would just like it to be reliable.
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by shawnneely61
I'm looking to run it on regular 87 octane pump gas, with a single turbo. 800 HP is just what I would like it to be around, if it ends up being more it's not a big deal. I would just rather it wouldn't be under that. Whatever I do I would just like it to be reliable.
That's not going to happen on 87 octane. If you are willing to run 93 we can talk about your options.

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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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As Jack said, you will have to run 93 octane.

Are you running the 5.3 heads?

As for which Garrett turbo would suit your needs, a GT4508 would work. The exhaust housing options could be tailored for your specific combination to help with spool time and top end power output. A GT4708 would leave you room to grow and IMO the turbine wheel better suits the 383" engine you have.

Are you against a Borg Warner unit? IMO they are a nice alternative to PTE and Garrett and are normally priced lower to boot.
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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Yes I'm running the 5.3 heads, and with the information I have now I will be running 93 octane. Sorry if I sound ignorant, this is my first build. I'm not against a Borg Warner turbo either, I just wanted something that will be reliable for my build. I would also like to know which A/R ratio for a T4 flange, waste gate, BOV, and exhaust size would be recommended.
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I have a new speed inc TU2 cam for sale. LMK if ou are interested.
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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7675 on a 383 stroker?? gonna be a little short on turbine...

If you haven't put the motor together yet... send the pistons back and get the 15cc dish ones...

A 230/235 114+4 ish cam in a 8.3:1 ( with the 32cc dish pistons) 383 is about all i would consider running giving the extremely low static compression.

A borg Warner S480 with a 96/1.32 hotside would make that power... they start at 899 and can go all the way to 2199 depending on what options you want... billet wheel, Race cover etc etc.
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