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CDN SS
11-26-2010, 09:09 AM
As the tile says I considering a Turbo Kit for towing ......my DD dont want a street racer but need more low end torque for Towing .....reliable low boost as when I tow my enclosed car trailer typicaly 1000 miles one way drive 10-18 hours non stop

2010 Silverado CCSB LTZ 5.3 6 spd auto 3.42
Appreciate recomendations of kit supplier .......I will install and use Blackbear Auto Cal to tune just need a well engineered kit that fits my needs

Looking at STS rear mount also KB Racing is name that keeps coming up
99chevy7.4L
11-27-2010, 08:51 AM
magnacharger seems to be what most people rave about. But whipple's are a good one as well.
GEN3man
11-28-2010, 08:08 AM
Contact KBracing (http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/member.php?u=25675) over on Performance Trucks.net. He builds custom turbo setups.....
2COR517
11-28-2010, 08:33 AM
I know the old rule of thumb used to be that towing, turbos, and gas engines don't mix.

Maybe the controls are better these days to protect the engine?
CDN SS
11-28-2010, 09:11 AM
I know the old rule of thumb used to be that towing, turbos, and gas engines don't mix.

Maybe the controls are better these days to protect the engine?


Yes I agree my perception too ......but it seems these ECM controlled engines with a good tune and intercooller a well engineered turbo kit can manage the long haul tow ............... and Yes KB Racing comes recomended alot .........actually have made contact with him already ............... be nice if someone with a turbo that tows 7000lbs plus for long hours would drop in withtheir comments .......... find alot of guys who tow a few hours with a turbo and a baot but no guys with any real weight
2COR517
11-28-2010, 10:56 AM
What's the advantage of a turbo over supercharger? Seems like supercharging would be better for towing, zero lag.
kemble
11-28-2010, 10:57 AM
What's the advantage of a turbo over supercharger? Seems like supercharging would be better for towing, zero lag.

Turbo respond very well to load. The more load placed on the engine the harder it works.
02SilveradoLT
11-30-2010, 05:00 AM
Ide try performancetrucks.net. . . not to bash fsc at all, you'll just find alot more info over there..
CDN SS
11-30-2010, 08:56 AM
Ide try performancetrucks.net. . . not to bash fsc at all, you'll just find alot more info over there..

Thanks for the feedback guys ..yes I am on Performance trucks too .......got connected with the info I looking for over there