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Hello everyone I'm new to this site. I have a 2002 Silverado 5.3 4wd, I've been thinking about turboing it. I don't know anything about turbos or anything. The motor is stock, I don't have no dyno around me and I don't know how to tune it for a turbo if it gets installed. I've done some research an stuff an I kno I need turbo, bigger injectors? Intercooler? Do I need bigger fuel pump or just an extra one inline with the factory one? I know this question has been asked many many times but can someone help an point me in the right direction? Thank u all for any help

sTNT971

first thing how much of power u would ?
second you want cheap kit or high quality ?

to get high power with stock bottom
you need heads 6.0 some body go with 5.3 heads ported
injectors 80lb , dual fuel pump aeromotive , walbro 450 kph or bosch 044
and regulator .

also you need camshaft package ,stud heads , gasket
after you finish the engine you must see your tranny its need converter or rebuild
last thing will install you turbo kit it will be your choice twin turbo or single turbo


i have silverado with this setup its made 550hp on 7psi pump gas 93 with out meth/water injection tomorrow I'm looking to tuning it with meth and go more boost 14psi

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See I didn't kno if the motor would handle boost the way it sits now or not? I was hoping I could get by with not the cheapest of kits but not the most expensive either. My truck is 4wd with 35s and I'm looking to gain more power since its lifted. I'd love to turbo it but I'm clueless about them. I'd like to go twin turbo but for that I'm sure I'd need to get into the motor ( which I'm trying to stay out of) is there anyway I can get a it with a turbo and not have to change heads or the cam an stuff?

TrickTurbo

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Yes just limits how much boost you can run.

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How much boost can I run with a stock motor? I've been thinking about runnin a 76mm turbo. Is that to much? Or if I could run twin turbos that would be great also, but with twins I don't kno what size to go with or what wastegate or blow-off valve to go with. I know id like to run them through an intercooler for sure but I'm clueless bout how to get the extra fuel an stuff

TrickTurbo

iTrader: (12)

2 reasons for twins.
Lots of power. Or like the look.
Bring your first turbo wanting to stay stock engine few mods.
Do a single kit. Stock 5.3 a 76 is ok but the 70 or 72 is a better choice.

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So ur saying not to do twins since I'm tryin to not to do many engine mods? An how much power will a 5.3 make with a 70mm 72mm or 76mm turbo? Where do I start with it all? I mean where do I need to start with the project?

TrickTurbo

iTrader: (12)

There are lots of build threads on this forum.
find as complete kit as you want read what others are doing.
What problems and success they have had.

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So it's best to buy as a kit? With turbo intercooler bov and wastegate?

Choda

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check out my build threads. I have a bone stock 5.3 with trick stage 2 kit and make 500 wheel hp.

I have proven this is the perfect setup for stock motors and for people that want decent power without losing drive-ability. Over 60k miles of boosted power and the kit has been flawless since the day I installed it.