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Boost Infection
09-02-2006, 08:25 PM
I tried searching to find out what size turbo is best suited for my 1996 2dr tahoe.I am not new to this,I use to have a bmw 328 that had a t3/t4 turbo 50/.63 that made 347hp. This was good for my 1st project. Now I wanted to create my own hodrod street truck. What is a good size turbo for this project?
I need help from the turbo gods.

thanks in advance:cheer:
MOChev
09-02-2006, 09:51 PM
Is this a 5.7 (350 cid) Vortec engine? If so, what hp are you wanting to achieve? These particular engines have a limited fuel injection system.
Boost Infection
09-02-2006, 11:15 PM
Yes a 5.7 Looking to see 400hp and above. If the fuel is a problem how about 42lb injectors and a secondary fuel pump(walbro) maybe
MOChev
09-02-2006, 11:24 PM
The stock injectors on the 5.7 vortec are located inside the intake manifold. Yes, inside the intake. These injectors are an assembly of eight, which are not upgradable. A few people on FSC have swapped over to the GM Marine intake for the L31. This intake is a fully cast intake with upgradable external injectors. It is a bit pricey, but not real bad. I have thought about a remote turbo for my L31. If I decide to go this route, I will probably use an auxillary injector to add fuel during boost.
MOChev
09-02-2006, 11:27 PM
Check out this link, as it has some sharp folks who hang there.

http://www.pacificp.com/forum/index.php
phatchevy06
09-02-2006, 11:32 PM
You could just get a supercharger. They seem to work best on the vortec engines. Well, for that matter...V8 engines. Several supercharger setups offer a lot more power then turbo setups for the 5.7L. Just my observation.
Boost Infection
09-03-2006, 12:37 AM
You could just get a supercharger. They seem to work best on the vortec engines. Well, for that matter...V8 engines. Several supercharger setups offer a lot more power then turbo setups for the 5.7L. Just my observation.


I just wanted a challenge in the turbo route:burn:
Boost Infection
09-03-2006, 12:41 AM
Check out this link, as it has some sharp folks who hang there.

http://www.pacificp.com/forum/index.php


Great Info.

Thanks
MOChev
09-03-2006, 07:00 AM
Go for the turbo! I got a few links for turbo info that I will send you.
phatchevy06
09-03-2006, 07:46 AM
I just wanted a challenge in the turbo route:burn:
Yeah I hear ya bro. Let us all know how it comes out!
Boost Infection
09-03-2006, 11:35 PM
Thanks guys thats the type of push I wanted to hear. Supercharger route is great but for show and Go TURBO RULES:fire: