I’m new to the site been lurking and searching for a bit. What’s good brand turbo kits and turbo sizing these days? I’ve got a 69 C10 with a 99 5.3/4L80 running terminator max. Been breaking in the motor/trans for about 300 miles and am fixing the last couple kinks. Motor has Summit turbo cam, ls7 lifters, trunion bearing upgrade, new valve springs, gapped .027 rings, mls gaskets and ARP head studs. Goals are low to mid 600’s wheel. Been looking at kits and have no real idea which ones are the go to kits. My buddy suggested Trick. Also wondering what turbo and injector size I should run. Currently have stock truck manifold but am likely going to swap over to the Holley high ram with 102 TB as I like how it looks.
my tuner suggested going with a Works brand turbo as he has used a bunch and has been pleased with them.
I’d love to hear some opinions on what I should look at.

 

Trick is good
Turbo size depends on your drivability goals. I would do a Borg Warner turbo but that's just me.
Injectors must be beef, think 70 lb/hr

 

It’s just a weekend cruiser. Some freeway pulls but no drag racing. I want it to be fun but I’m not going to be hot rodding from light to light.

 

Work turbo is good, they arent far from me. Reed makes a nice unit, the 82mm he did for me performed well.

 

If you can find a used KB Racing turbo kit you would be in luck. RIP Kyle...


I've had very good luck with Huron Speed. I prefer borg Warner turbos since I've never had a failure out of them on mine or any of my customers vehicles. But the Hurons seem to be doing very good so far.

 

I just finished up a C10 using one of my 99-13 GM truck hot side kits. I ended up having to build a custom downpipe but the manifolds, crossover pipe and T4 Y-pipe fit great!

 

How does that clear the PS pump?

 

It has over an 1" of clearance. Haven't had any heat management problems yet!

 

Perfect! Metal reservoir ftw

 

I also apply some gold reflective tape to the reservoir for added protection.