Here's that surprise I was talking about earlier:
Didn't really expect to take this so far, but what the hell, right?? My plan is to get the engine running and driving NA, then save for the rest of the turbo build parts and try to finish that over the winter.
.76 intake/.70 hot side. It needs a rebuild, but I got it for $150, so couldn't pass that up.
Price list so far:
-5.3 L59/4L60e - $450, CL
-Harness from 2004 Escalade - $90, CL
-Radiator/Fans/exhaust manifolds from 2000 LS1 - $100, CL
-Wheels/tires - $800, ebay
-Wabro 255 fuel pump - $100, left over from my WRX
-PCM, TAC module, pedal, harness, OBD2 from 2004 tahoe, $160, car-part
-Fuel cell, 16 gallon w/sending unit and foam- $182, summit
-Fuse block, blue sea systems - $45, amazon
Very cheap so far (relatively speaking), and if you're patient you can find deals that even better than these.