I just finished putting in an '05 5.3 in my old '92 just for something fun and different, but its already time to take it out.
Worked a deal with a friend/customer and now this is the set up thats coming:
Forged 347, Patriot heads, STS with a PT74 turbo, fmic that I built, Snow meth kit, 3200 Vig. stall. This set up pushed a 5300lb truck in the 12's at 10psi. My truck is around 4K and I'll run a few more psi.
Since some of the kit will not work, and I've always wanted to, the turbo will be mounted in the bed.
So, here starts my quest for 10's. I'm thinking my biggest issue will be launching.

 

Turbo in the bed? That is damn sure going to be original

 

I can't wait to see pics of this.

 

Well, its not my driver. I'll use it to go to meets and shows. It needs that "holy crap" factor when people see it. Also, it will be easier to get to the turbo to clean the filter or whatever else. Theft wont be that much of a concern since its not a driver.

 

Hope to get started next week.
Hell, I was still needing to get more pics and video of the 110lsa cammed 5.3 I'm pulling. Oh well, the turbo set up will be much more fun.

 

Be sure to keep us informed of the progress, I want to see some pics of the bed mount turbo.

 

What are the specs on the 74 turbo Billy?

 

David, the turbo is a little big, but is very capable. Its 74mm good for 950hp, GT-Q turbine wheel, 3" compressor outlet, 2.94 inducer, 4.030 exducer. I'm gonna try it and see how it does. I'm not sure how laggy it was on the crew cab the system came off, but it can only be better on my short truck.

 

What kind of bearings does it have? That thing is gonna fly.

 

It wasn't laggy at all. My last pass at the track netted a 1.8445 60' on a yank TT3000 stall. Boosted to 3-4psi at the line. That's with a 5250lb truck.