New guy from Gmfullsize. Turbo ideas...

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Nov 18, 2013 | 10:34 PM

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Thesandman22

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hmm that is an innovative approach. i definitely see where your talking. id love to have the 6.0, i feel they make more power than the 6.2 for some reason. at least the stock ones I've driven… just found this craigslist ad, what do you guys think for the lq4? GM LQ-4 w/ 4l85-E also GM 5.3

or the other option is this 6.0 http://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/4148569623.html

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Originally Posted by GMCtrk

For what you're wanting I'd stick N/A. Reliability and gas mileage are uncertainties with a turbo setup. There are many more things to go wrong with a turbo kit and you need precise tuning, either someone that can do it locally or yourself.

If you do decide to go turbo plan on at least $4500 for the turbo setup, not including tuning or fueling. You also will need to invest in a 4l80e as well. All told, probably 6k bare minimum, realistically closer to 7-8k.

What I would recommend is a simple 6.0/6.2L swap. With cam and exhaust you'd be sitting right at 400 hp with supreme reliability. Cost is fairly low and a bone stock 4l80e would live behind that.

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Nov 19, 2013 | 01:37 AM

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LS1TRUCKGUY

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$700 for a complete 6.0 intake to oil pan? I would pick it up quick. They go for $1200 or so down here with similar mileage.

Nov 19, 2013 | 07:33 AM

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