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87 Shortwide · 01-19-2005, 02:35 AM

Well, The more I hash it over, the more I become convinced, that the truck needs a turbo. Nitrous is cool and all, and the blower idea was cool too, but I think a Garret GT42 just may be where its at. I guess I will have to keep you all posted as this idea unfolds

Jonboy · 01-19-2005, 09:32 AM

I think whichever way you go would be cool. Any truck with way too much power (if there is a such thing as too much power) is cool, no matter how it gets there.

LOHRTBT · 01-19-2005, 10:04 AM

DO IT.......DO IT................Ok...just DO IT lol

TIMSPEED · 01-19-2005, 01:40 PM

With all the room under our truck's hoods, TWIN turbo would be an easy fit with room to spare!

gldevall · 01-19-2005, 02:12 PM

Do it!!!! If I ever get the money, I want to do mine. Maybe even a twin set up.

SanitysBane · 01-19-2005, 06:27 PM

im planing on a twin turbo set up for my truck once it gets its frame off

**Captkaos** · 01-19-2005, 06:36 PM

I hopefully will have a video this weekend on my brother 2000 Silverado 5.3L with an STS turbo at the track. I have a turbo setup planned for the future also.

87 Shortwide · 01-19-2005, 07:07 PM

Right now the setup I am looking at is a Precision 76 mm turbo, 50 mm blow off valve, 44 mm wastegate, and a 750 hp capable front mount intercooler.

Basically I have to run huge BOV and wastegate because I to run lower boost levels on the shortblock ive got now (8-10) psi. With 8 psi on the 406 ive got now, I will have about 500-550 rwhp. My shortblock can handle up to about 10 psi, so I should see a max of around the low 600 range. When I build a new shortblock, the turbo can really be utilized and I will push 17-18 psi. This means around 850 rwhp for me

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Oh yea, screw electronics...this will be blowthrough carburated

PS: This also means that there will be a brand new set of Heddman Elite ceramic coated headers up for sale.

*1FaastC10* · 01-19-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 Shortwide

WHO CARES?! get it out and abuse on it a little. when was the last time that piece saw daylight?

87 Shortwide · 01-19-2005, 11:41 PM

haha, yea yea... it saw daylight when I opened the garage door the other day

01-19-2005, 02:35 AM	#1
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	So I got a wild hair! Well, The more I hash it over, the more I become convinced, that the truck needs a turbo. Nitrous is cool and all, and the blower idea was cool too, but I think a Garret GT42 just may be where its at. I guess I will have to keep you all posted as this idea unfolds __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

01-19-2005, 09:32 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I think whichever way you go would be cool. Any truck with way too much power (if there is a such thing as too much power) is cool, no matter how it gets there. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-19-2005, 10:04 AM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	DO IT.......DO IT................Ok...just DO IT lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-19-2005, 01:40 PM	#4
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	With all the room under our truck's hoods, TWIN turbo would be an easy fit with room to spare! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

01-19-2005, 02:12 PM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Do it!!!! If I ever get the money, I want to do mine. Maybe even a twin set up. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

01-19-2005, 06:27 PM	#6
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	im planing on a twin turbo set up for my truck once it gets its frame off __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

01-19-2005, 06:36 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I hopefully will have a video this weekend on my brother 2000 Silverado 5.3L with an STS turbo at the track. I have a turbo setup planned for the future also. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-19-2005, 07:07 PM	#8
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Right now the setup I am looking at is a Precision 76 mm turbo, 50 mm blow off valve, 44 mm wastegate, and a 750 hp capable front mount intercooler. Basically I have to run huge BOV and wastegate because I to run lower boost levels on the shortblock ive got now (8-10) psi. With 8 psi on the 406 ive got now, I will have about 500-550 rwhp. My shortblock can handle up to about 10 psi, so I should see a max of around the low 600 range. When I build a new shortblock, the turbo can really be utilized and I will push 17-18 psi. This means around 850 rwhp for me . Oh yea, screw electronics...this will be blowthrough carburated PS: This also means that there will be a brand new set of Heddman Elite ceramic coated headers up for sale. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost Last edited by 87 Shortwide; 01-19-2005 at 07:21 PM.

01-19-2005, 11:41 PM	#10
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	haha, yea yea... it saw daylight when I opened the garage door the other day __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost



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