5.3 600whp
12-09-2015, 06:06 AM
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What turbo kit would you go with? What brand cam? I have 4.11 heads with a locker. What fuel system? I want to redo the exhaust so what headers? What exhaust? Right now I'm saying forget the price limit I'm just gonna go piece by piece if I have to I'll let it sit until I can install it!
IMO If you have an 03+ the Trick coldside is better simply because he offers very large intercoolers(03+ has alot more room in the grill area to fit an intercooler). KB intercooler is between the frame rails (lower bumper area) and you have to use a smaller intercooler to fit there. That being said, KB's kit out there are making some serious power. I was simply pointing out the intercooler locations.
You can't go wrong with KB or Trick. I have had communications with both and they are very helpful. Both have good customer service also.
Again i just don't know anything about Spikes' kit.
Alot have great results with Stock48's cam. "Triple 12" 212/212/112. It's commonly used in 4.8 to 6.0 with great results. You don't want a huge cam. His cam gives the truck low end power which is needed to get our heavy bricks moving but still makes power up top too.
The turbo kit will be used with your stock exhaust manifold so headers are needed. A straight through muffler design is needed. You want a free flowing exhaust. Choke the exhaust and you choke the turbo. Most use a diesel muffler/kit.
Fuel system depends on power goal. For a fun DD, I would just upgrade fuel pump and injectors. This is cheaper than a completely new system but will still work great to a certain power level.
Contact Trick, KB, and Spike. Tell them what you drive, your goals, what you will be using the truck for, and what your budget is. If you need to spend a little less than their quotes, check out On3's kit. NO, its not the same quality of the others but it has its place in this market. Its a budget kit or starter kit for someone with a lower budget or just wants a fun DD. My power goals changed is the only reason i upgraded from the On3 kit. If i was still looking to make 500hp than i would be using it. My truck is not a DD and i'm looking to flat out run now.
The price of the turbo kit is going to depend alot on what turbo you get. Are you going to get a new turbo or buy your buddies? You will need the specs of it when calling about a kit so they can better advise you with a kit to match it.
Just remember, there is not always a "wrong or right " way to do something. You will have alot of decisions to make. You are going to get different advise on what to do. It just depends on what will best suite your purpose and goal. Take everyone's advise and then do your research to see what will be better for you.
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12-09-2015, 05:52 PM
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Most on here use KB Racing (Kyle) or Trick Performance (Rick). I have never seen a Spike Performance kit but have read good things about them and their customer service.
IMO If you have an 03+ the Trick coldside is better simply because he offers very large intercoolers(03+ has alot more room in the grill area to fit an intercooler). KB intercooler is between the frame rails (lower bumper area) and you have to use a smaller intercooler to fit there. That being said, KB's kit out there are making some serious power. I was simply pointing out the intercooler locations.
You can't go wrong with KB or Trick. I have had communications with both and they are very helpful. Both have good customer service also.
Again i just don't know anything about Spikes' kit.
Alot have great results with Stock48's cam. "Triple 12" 212/212/112. It's commonly used in 4.8 to 6.0 with great results. You don't want a huge cam. His cam gives the truck low end power which is needed to get our heavy bricks moving but still makes power up top too.
The turbo kit will be used with your stock exhaust manifold so headers are needed. A straight through muffler design is needed. You want a free flowing exhaust. Choke the exhaust and you choke the turbo. Most use a diesel muffler/kit.
Fuel system depends on power goal. For a fun DD, I would just upgrade fuel pump and injectors. This is cheaper than a completely new system but will still work great to a certain power level.
Contact Trick, KB, and Spike. Tell them what you drive, your goals, what you will be using the truck for, and what your budget is. If you need to spend a little less than their quotes, check out On3's kit. NO, its not the same quality of the others but it has its place in this market. Its a budget kit or starter kit for someone with a lower budget or just wants a fun DD. My power goals changed is the only reason i upgraded from the On3 kit. If i was still looking to make 500hp than i would be using it. My truck is not a DD and i'm looking to flat out run now.
The price of the turbo kit is going to depend alot on what turbo you get. Are you going to get a new turbo or buy your buddies? You will need the specs of it when calling about a kit so they can better advise you with a kit to match it.
Just remember, there is not always a "wrong or right " way to do something. You will have alot of decisions to make. You are going to get different advise on what to do. It just depends on what will best suite your purpose and goal. Take everyone's advise and then do your research to see what will be better for you.
IMO If you have an 03+ the Trick coldside is better simply because he offers very large intercoolers(03+ has alot more room in the grill area to fit an intercooler). KB intercooler is between the frame rails (lower bumper area) and you have to use a smaller intercooler to fit there. That being said, KB's kit out there are making some serious power. I was simply pointing out the intercooler locations.
You can't go wrong with KB or Trick. I have had communications with both and they are very helpful. Both have good customer service also.
Again i just don't know anything about Spikes' kit.
Alot have great results with Stock48's cam. "Triple 12" 212/212/112. It's commonly used in 4.8 to 6.0 with great results. You don't want a huge cam. His cam gives the truck low end power which is needed to get our heavy bricks moving but still makes power up top too.
The turbo kit will be used with your stock exhaust manifold so headers are needed. A straight through muffler design is needed. You want a free flowing exhaust. Choke the exhaust and you choke the turbo. Most use a diesel muffler/kit.
Fuel system depends on power goal. For a fun DD, I would just upgrade fuel pump and injectors. This is cheaper than a completely new system but will still work great to a certain power level.
Contact Trick, KB, and Spike. Tell them what you drive, your goals, what you will be using the truck for, and what your budget is. If you need to spend a little less than their quotes, check out On3's kit. NO, its not the same quality of the others but it has its place in this market. Its a budget kit or starter kit for someone with a lower budget or just wants a fun DD. My power goals changed is the only reason i upgraded from the On3 kit. If i was still looking to make 500hp than i would be using it. My truck is not a DD and i'm looking to flat out run now.
The price of the turbo kit is going to depend alot on what turbo you get. Are you going to get a new turbo or buy your buddies? You will need the specs of it when calling about a kit so they can better advise you with a kit to match it.
Just remember, there is not always a "wrong or right " way to do something. You will have alot of decisions to make. You are going to get different advise on what to do. It just depends on what will best suite your purpose and goal. Take everyone's advise and then do your research to see what will be better for you.
12-09-2015, 10:27 PM
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I definitely want to stay pump gas, closest e85 pump is about 10 miles from me. And I can use the stock ecu?
12-10-2015, 03:02 PM
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Don't know if you're looking for someone to install or just tune, but look up Jay Healy @ Kraftworks in Delray Beach. Can find the number on Facebook by searching Kraftworks. Very humble and knowledgeable guy.