just kinda been throwing around the idea as my truck is almost paid off.. not like im gonna go out and buy a kit in a week or two though its just a thought. maybe a mp112 or an sts setup. more or less wondering what everyones thoughts are on adding boost to a motor with over 100k on the ticker..
Thanks 02

 

I got 104k on the clock and threw an mp112 on there less than a year ago and she runs like a top. Get it tuned right and don't cut any corners and these engines will last past 200k... the transmission on the other hand might need some help by then.

 

right i surf this forum like all the time and found out pretty much right away the tranny can barely handle stock power.. you like or love your mp112?

 

you shouldnt have a problem,i wouldnt do it if you had lets say 175000 but right around 100 i dont see a problem

 

You will be ok just make sure everything is in tip-top shape before you do it

 

well im actually at 118k, but i would say my truck runs great.. from what ive read i would say the mp112 would be great for me as i dont know how to tune.. whereas turbo requires more work into the tuning portion.. i know ive probably seen it on here before but i cant remmember, what kind of power can a person expect out of a mp112 on a stock 5.3?
thanks 02

 

i know im jumping the gun an nobody has replied to my last post yet.. however i love the sound of the sts its just intense!! but living in ND i hunt and fish alot and i think one should be a little worried having a turbo under there rig while offroad.. anyone have any exp with this?
thanks 02

 

first thing I ever turboed, a 91 S10 with 2.8 v6, 180,000 on the clock. 6psi of NON-intercooled boost. Ran GREAT! drove it for 10k miles before I sold it to my brother.

 

I am putting a turbo on my 00 x-cab with 155k in the next month or so. Cross your fingers for me

 

why cross our fingers? Get the AFR and timing dialed in on the tune and get a good transmission behind it and your solid.
I have 150k on mine and wouldn't hesitate to boost it. I have plans to upgrade to a Crew Cab next year or so but I may end up with some spray on it eventually.... who knows.