red_silver

First to explain. Magna charger claims that i can get 380whp out of my 5.3L with their tune..? I have also been told that with a decent cam (nothin over a 220/220) and a custome tune I can pull the same numbers. So my question is this. IS this true. If so is it not cheaper to go with a cam and tune then too spend 6g's on a charger?

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Atomic

iTrader: (42)

No chance of 380rwhp on a mild cam, 30-40hp with the cam and tune, MAYBE. Whoever told you that was kidding themselves.

If you want power, definately the blower and tune. Although a mild cam with a blower and tune would be the best

trever1t

iTrader: (14)

I think you might have misunderstood. With the Magnuson and their stock calibration 380+whp is easy from a stock setup. With the right cam a bit more but you will need 'other' tuning with a cam swap.

The 5.3 with cam and all bolt ons will make ~340 max.

SuperchargedSS

iTrader: (24)

I was gonna say, find me this 165HP cam I want it!!!

Wheatley

iTrader: (12)

no doubt I would go with the magnacharger,nothing like boost IMO

BlackGMC

iTrader: (31)

I think another big plus of the magnacharger is the power under the curve, which IMO a CAM only cannot produce, not just the peak...

Wilde Racing

iTrader: (26)

yep, a blower shoveling almost twice atmospheric pressure down the throat of a 5.3 will make it feel like a 10.6 liter.. no bolt-on will do that.

Turbo 6.0

Spend 6000 on a STS kit, get 400+ whp and we will install and tune it for free!

MagnaCharger Rep

Spend 5250.00 on a Magna Charger Mp112 and get 380 RWHP on 6 psi and we will install it and tune it for free.

Spend 5950.00 on a Magna Charger TVS MP1900 and get 420 rwhp on 6 psi and we will install it, detail your truck and tune it for free.

trever1t

iTrader: (14)

holy crap!! I'll rent a hotel at those rates!