My Turbo Truck
May 24, 2015 | 04:06 PM
#16
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Teching In
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Springfield, Mo
I'll eventually do a cam swap and better valve springs/push rods. I went turbonetics simply because of price, There's better turbo's out there if you wanna spend more, but for a budget build, this one fits the bill nicely. Most parts were purchased through Ebay
May 25, 2015 | 12:05 PM
#17
Staging Lane
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Ny
Current:
2005 Silverado 5.3l RCSB 4l80e w/Transgo HD2
Trick Hot Pipe Turbo Kit/Turbonetics 76mm, Tial 38mm Gate, Tial 50mm BOV, 31x12x3 FMIC, Single 3" Exhaust/Dumped Magnaflow 4.10 Gears/Eaton Posi, Caltracs, Delphi 42lb injectors, NGK TR6 plugs and Taylor 409 Race wires, BlackBear AutoCal Tune, DJM 4/7 Drop
Previous setup was a Whipple Sidemount @6psi, Ebay Long Tube headers and true dual 3" exhaust.
Power was decent, but I hated how the setup was non-intercooled and I wanted to run more boost. So I posted an add on Craigslist and unloaded it for $2800 cash.
I researched turbo kits and decided on Trick Performance as I really liked the cast manifold, a bit pricey, but very well overall quality. The welds were nice and clean and everything fit perfect.
Over the course of 4 days I worked slowly pulling the old parts off and fitting the new parts making sure everything was wrapped and away from the heat. I dropped the pan and fitted a -10an drain right above the oil pressure sensor. The drain (not pictured) consists of about 2' pushlok hose and a 90 off the pan up to a 45 at the bottom of the turbo. I extended the heater core hoses with leftover 3/4" hose from the garage and 2 brass straight and 2 brass 90 fittings (originally couldn't find metal and used sched 80 plastic fittings and they deformed like crazy within 2 days) The oil feed is a -4an line with a ebay block adaptor. I originally bought a 42" line, but iit was about 6-8" short, luckily I had an old line from one of my DSM's so I just union'ed it together.
After I was satisfied with the fitment I pulled the grill and headlights and got to work on mounting my ebay core. Which measures 31x12x3 I used existing holes on the frame and a couple flat brackets and mounted up the bottom only. The piping holds the rest firmly in place. I ran 2.5" piping off the turbo into the intercooler which is also where the Tial 50mm blow off valve rests. Out of the intercooler is 3" up to the maf and transitions to 4" up to the throttle body.
To keep tabs on things I have a wideband o2 and boost gauge setup in a custom gauge pod I molded and set into this stock plastic piece I pulled out of a junkyard Sierra. Initial run with a small red 5.8psi spring in the 38mm wastegate netted me 3psi. Unsatisfied with that I swapped out the red spring and installed a large yellow 10 psi spring, which netted me 6psi. First day out
All I can say is the truck is an entirely different animal vs the supercharger. At the same boost level, same tune, it has a hell of a lot more power. I eventually plan to get a Walbro 450 pump in in and change it over to return style. I want to run E85, so I'll likely swap in a set of 80lb or larger injectors, but for now I'm fairly satisfied. The stock wheels/tires are holding me back, but it is what it is.
2005 Silverado 5.3l RCSB 4l80e w/Transgo HD2
Trick Hot Pipe Turbo Kit/Turbonetics 76mm, Tial 38mm Gate, Tial 50mm BOV, 31x12x3 FMIC, Single 3" Exhaust/Dumped Magnaflow 4.10 Gears/Eaton Posi, Caltracs, Delphi 42lb injectors, NGK TR6 plugs and Taylor 409 Race wires, BlackBear AutoCal Tune, DJM 4/7 Drop
Previous setup was a Whipple Sidemount @6psi, Ebay Long Tube headers and true dual 3" exhaust.
Power was decent, but I hated how the setup was non-intercooled and I wanted to run more boost. So I posted an add on Craigslist and unloaded it for $2800 cash.
I researched turbo kits and decided on Trick Performance as I really liked the cast manifold, a bit pricey, but very well overall quality. The welds were nice and clean and everything fit perfect.
Over the course of 4 days I worked slowly pulling the old parts off and fitting the new parts making sure everything was wrapped and away from the heat. I dropped the pan and fitted a -10an drain right above the oil pressure sensor. The drain (not pictured) consists of about 2' pushlok hose and a 90 off the pan up to a 45 at the bottom of the turbo. I extended the heater core hoses with leftover 3/4" hose from the garage and 2 brass straight and 2 brass 90 fittings (originally couldn't find metal and used sched 80 plastic fittings and they deformed like crazy within 2 days) The oil feed is a -4an line with a ebay block adaptor. I originally bought a 42" line, but iit was about 6-8" short, luckily I had an old line from one of my DSM's so I just union'ed it together.
After I was satisfied with the fitment I pulled the grill and headlights and got to work on mounting my ebay core. Which measures 31x12x3 I used existing holes on the frame and a couple flat brackets and mounted up the bottom only. The piping holds the rest firmly in place. I ran 2.5" piping off the turbo into the intercooler which is also where the Tial 50mm blow off valve rests. Out of the intercooler is 3" up to the maf and transitions to 4" up to the throttle body.
To keep tabs on things I have a wideband o2 and boost gauge setup in a custom gauge pod I molded and set into this stock plastic piece I pulled out of a junkyard Sierra. Initial run with a small red 5.8psi spring in the 38mm wastegate netted me 3psi. Unsatisfied with that I swapped out the red spring and installed a large yellow 10 psi spring, which netted me 6psi. First day out
All I can say is the truck is an entirely different animal vs the supercharger. At the same boost level, same tune, it has a hell of a lot more power. I eventually plan to get a Walbro 450 pump in in and change it over to return style. I want to run E85, so I'll likely swap in a set of 80lb or larger injectors, but for now I'm fairly satisfied. The stock wheels/tires are holding me back, but it is what it is.
Nov 15, 2015 | 10:42 PM
#20
Did you consider the Trick proprietary turbo?
Also, how did you end up at the 3" exhaust? Even Trick himself says the 3" would choke a setup like this. I would love to use a 3" on mine as I think it will quiet it down quite a bit and way more muffler choices.
Also, how did you end up at the 3" exhaust? Even Trick himself says the 3" would choke a setup like this. I would love to use a 3" on mine as I think it will quiet it down quite a bit and way more muffler choices.