which FI is better for a stock 5.3
09-09-2010, 08:49 AM
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they do make pistons and rods for the 5.3. hell they even make a 5.3 stroker kit. 4" crank and 3.8** bore. makes like a 370 iirc. you would have good low end torque and should retain some mileage vise a gas sucking 408. with stock heads it yeilds like 10.4:1 compression. that with a tc78 turbo and your in the money for a 600rwhp 10psi motor. the stroker kit is only $2000 balanced, with all you need to do it minus gaskets. if your motor is in good shape it would just need a hone job for like $100.
09-09-2010, 01:25 PM
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gives me plenty of time to fix up the truck
09-09-2010, 06:55 PM
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they do make pistons and rods for the 5.3. hell they even make a 5.3 stroker kit. 4" crank and 3.8** bore. makes like a 370 iirc. you would have good low end torque and should retain some mileage vise a gas sucking 408. with stock heads it yeilds like 10.4:1 compression. that with a tc78 turbo and your in the money for a 600rwhp 10psi motor. the stroker kit is only $2000 balanced, with all you need to do it minus gaskets. if your motor is in good shape it would just need a hone job for like $100.
09-09-2010, 06:58 PM
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At this point, hang out, search around, and try to get a true idea of what you want. You've bounced off several ideas already, and could easily **** away thousands of dollars on a set up you end up not liking. Do some searching.
09-09-2010, 07:22 PM
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yeah know.....dont wana **** away thousands of dollars....i know i want something thats not going to kill me at the pumps,yeah i know i wont get 500 or more,but im i know for sure i want 400-450hp
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