another turbo 5.3 build...
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Teching In
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another turbo 5.3 build... okay so i know these 5.3 builds are getting old but it seems the best route for me. for now this is going to be a build/suggestion list for the next couple of weeks when i start ordering the parts. im not set on most of the things that i will be listing and im open to any suggestions. the motor is going to be put in a 03-06 cat eye silverado 1500 4x4. im looking for about 700 rwhp on a single turbo and no spray. heres the list for now, if anyone has any suggestions please chime in.
-trans- 4l80e from jakes performance. stage 4 with all the goodies http://www.jakesperformance.com/4L80E.html (im pretty much set on this trans, i want the full manual vb and ive always been one to over build my trans for the application. id rather be safe and know i can hold the power
-oil pump- texas speed ported ls6 oil pump https://www.texas-speed.com/p-107-te...-w-o-ring.aspx
-arp head studs
the rest of the list i am going to need help with choosing what i need so suggestions please
-cam
-dual in tank pumps
-valvetrain
-timing chain
-rods
-pistons
- i want turbo headers but i need to find someone to fab up my hot side and downpipe, may go with the huron speed kit
-injectors
- turbo-intercooler
-wastegate
thanks for all the help in advance.
Shayne
-trans- 4l80e from jakes performance. stage 4 with all the goodies http://www.jakesperformance.com/4L80E.html (im pretty much set on this trans, i want the full manual vb and ive always been one to over build my trans for the application. id rather be safe and know i can hold the power
-oil pump- texas speed ported ls6 oil pump https://www.texas-speed.com/p-107-te...-w-o-ring.aspx
-arp head studs
the rest of the list i am going to need help with choosing what i need so suggestions please
-cam
-dual in tank pumps
-valvetrain
-timing chain
-rods
-pistons
- i want turbo headers but i need to find someone to fab up my hot side and downpipe, may go with the huron speed kit
-injectors
- turbo-intercooler
-wastegate
thanks for all the help in advance.
Shayne
okay so i know these 5.3 builds are getting old but it seems the best route for me. for now this is going to be a build/suggestion list for the next couple of weeks when i start ordering the parts. im not set on most of the things that i will be listing and im open to any suggestions. the motor is going to be put in a 03-06 cat eye silverado 1500 4x4. im looking for about 700 rwhp on a single turbo and no spray. heres the list for now, if anyone has any suggestions please chime in.
-trans- 4l80e from jakes performance. stage 4 with all the goodies http://www.jakesperformance.com/4L80E.html (im pretty much set on this trans, i want the full manual vb and ive always been one to over build my trans for the application. id rather be safe and know i can hold the power
-oil pump- texas speed ported ls6 oil pump https://www.texas-speed.com/p-107-te...-w-o-ring.aspx
-arp head studs
the rest of the list i am going to need help with choosing what i need so suggestions please
-cam
-dual in tank pumps
-valvetrain
-timing chain
-rods
-pistons
- i want turbo headers but i need to find someone to fab up my hot side and downpipe, may go with the huron speed kit
-injectors
- turbo-intercooler
-wastegate
thanks for all the help in advance.
Shayne
-trans- 4l80e from jakes performance. stage 4 with all the goodies http://www.jakesperformance.com/4L80E.html (im pretty much set on this trans, i want the full manual vb and ive always been one to over build my trans for the application. id rather be safe and know i can hold the power
-oil pump- texas speed ported ls6 oil pump https://www.texas-speed.com/p-107-te...-w-o-ring.aspx
-arp head studs
the rest of the list i am going to need help with choosing what i need so suggestions please
-cam
-dual in tank pumps
-valvetrain
-timing chain
-rods
-pistons
- i want turbo headers but i need to find someone to fab up my hot side and downpipe, may go with the huron speed kit
-injectors
- turbo-intercooler
-wastegate
thanks for all the help in advance.
Shayne
pac1218 springs, stock heads, single walbro 400 in tank pump (130 shipped with install kit)
small cam from isky, trickflow, LJMS will work fine
sub 200 dollar intercooler kit with 3 inch piping will work
stock timing chain etc.
full manual valvebody isnt needed, the stock computer can shift the trans very very well. plus you would need to install a gated shifter to get the best out of a manual valve body imo.
X2 on what Denmah said. I would also add LS9 headgaskets and Ebay headstuds just for reassurance. On my setup I went overkill and bought BTR dual spring kit but thats cause their products are bad *** for the price. I also bought the Trunion Upgrade just for added safety but some have done very well without it.
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id be happy to help you out with the turbo, and kit to go along with!
-Casey
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really? so thats not bad at all then. everything ive researched pointed me towards big money for this project. i know it wont be cheap but i figured itd be more than its sounding. but thanks for the help everyone. ill get a new build list together tonight/tomorrow and see what you all think
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okay guys the motor im getting is going to be a pre 04 so that means rods and pistons im assuming? i almost want to do them anyways just for the extra piece of mind. but who should i get injectors from? and how many lbs/hr? im going to pick the motor up this weekend and planning on gathering parts and building the motor then buying the truck and swapping it in and then using the motor out of the truck to build for something else.
Personally I wouldn't invest the money. Throw the motor you have now in stock. Get everything made and mocked up. Then run it around 600hp until you find another gen4 (2005+) motor.
You'll have more fun, less down time, and less invested total.
You'll have more fun, less down time, and less invested total.
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why do you say this? whats so bad about the gen3? im kinda new to the ls world lol
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I would honestly use what you have now, get it running and tuned and enjoy it. If it blows, get a gen 4 or even just buy gen 4 rods/pistons (if your block isn't trashed) and swap it.
Chances are, you'll get plenty of quality time with a smile on your face when your gen 3 as long as your tune is good and you can manage the torque properly.
Chances are, you'll get plenty of quality time with a smile on your face when your gen 3 as long as your tune is good and you can manage the torque properly.