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    Recommendations needed on FI for a 5.3L

    Looking for all recommendations on forced induction for a 5.3L 1500 Silverado? I wanna build a mild/fun truck and really like this platform. Maybe tow with it even during the summer. IDK, but it needs to have some balls.

    I've been looking at the Whipple systems and they seem pretty good. Just wanted to ask the experts what they recommended or if I was missing what was available?

    Are there turbo systems available for these trucks?

    All help is greatly appreciated!

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    Cant help you too much there but I do know that there is a big group of performance related truck guys over @ http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/
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    did you read about project casper?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SK360 View Post
    Cant help you too much there but I do know that there is a big group of performance related truck guys over @ http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/
    I didn't know of that place! Thanks!!

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    did you read about project casper?
    I did not, I've seen project Cocaine??

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    Check out Casper. Same guy that built cocaine. He has a thread on here about building his DD hauler.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan B. View Post
    Check out Casper. Same guy that built cocaine. He has a thread on here about building his DD hauler.
    Thanks, I will do!

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    This would probably be the most cost effective route... http://www.on3performance.com/shop/2...-turbo-system/
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrAudia View Post
    George of the jungle? Who's George?
    http://www.steelcitymusclecars.com/f...Project-Casper
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    George builds some bad ass sh!t.

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    I would not use a on3 turbo kit, i would use parts but kits temd to crack

    Kbracing is a buddy of mine and sells good turbo kits, yes ive built my own setups

    Ive towed with a blower and and turbo hands down did job better with lower temps

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    Quote Originally Posted by George C View Post
    I would not use a on3 turbo kit, i would use parts but kits temd to crack

    Kbracing is a buddy of mine and sells good turbo kits, yes ive built my own setups

    Ive towed with a blower and and turbo hands down did job better with lower temps
    Thanks, George! I'll check Kb out for sure.

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    I've got to say, all of these "turbo kits" available for this truck look awful. The manifold design, casting, coupling, bends, parts, welds, pieces...looks like shit. Thanks, but no thanks.
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    Look at Trick Turbo as their manifold is a casted piece


    Majority of trucks use a simple proven log setup, theres setups making 1300 rwhp with log style, it originated from the turbo buicks of the 80s

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    Any compressed air ever enter this equation?
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    I always read about these Magnuson Magnachargers for GM trucks...

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