building 5.3
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TECH Resident
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There are probably more combinations of 5.3's with superchargers than anything else, and they work well. Before I built my current engine I had a 5.3 with a Vinci Ultra-torque cam, a Maggie 1900 and a 3" exhaust with Magnaflow muffler. It ran a 13.1 at 109 at 3600 feet elevation. That was with a stock 60e. The transmission lasted exactly one year.
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You dont want to regear?????? This is just stupid! You have a heavy 4wd truck with a tiny engine that doesnt make nearly enough power. You are pissing in the wind if you dont regear. Stock gearing is from 3.08-3.73 on half ton trucks and just wont do the job. You need a minimum of 4.10 to be able to do anything with a 5.3........and then you dont have a 6l80E.......Just take the advice and go with it. Understand that we are trying to help you out b/c most of us on here have been in your shoes at some point.
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