trever1t's truck is a fine setup for sure. I can only hope for as good of results. I may swap engines in the future, but right now I can't see changing an engine that only has 3k mi. on it. On KB's website, now it only says 2.4 for the 5.3. Since thats already larger than the 122, should either of these be ok for the 5.3 or more c.i.?

 

id personally go with the 2.8L or 2.6L at least since you plan on maybe swapping motors later on

 

Come down to SAR one of the weekends when we have a big meet you wil get to see many different setups.

 

the lack of low end from a turbo is debateable. yes if you just punch it from an idle the 112/122 or kb will rip it off the line but if you know you are going to be racing you can brake stall it and get boost to launch with. then from there on the turbo ill out pull the blowers for a given boost level.

the trick kit looks prety nice and imo would give you the most power and quickest ET but from what you are saying the simplicity of bolting on a 112/122 and just driving it would be a good thing. from what i am hearing you say i think the 112/122 would be the way to go.

i have heard blown chevy say the 122 is too much blower for a 5.3 but i respectfully disagee. i have a hard time seeing the down side to having a 122 vs the 112. you MIGHT loose a hp or two down very low but having a blower that you wont easialy outgrow would be an important feature to me.

blownchevy has access to lots of dyno data for the 112 and 122. i dont remember seeing any side by side charts of the 112vs122 in a mild 5.3. he probably has posted up this type of info i just missed it. it would be neat to know that info.

 

Simplicity and 100% reliability is definitely important to me because I'll drive this truck everywhere in 100+ temps this coming summer. I will have someone else do the install as I'm too busy running my co. Any ideas who would be reputable with a QUICK turnaround in DFW, TX area?

 

I can install whatever kit you get but Im in Austin. Shoot me a PM if you are interested. Sounds like the 122 is going to be the ticket for you.

 

Correction on my first post, since I weigh more than my little girl. Race weight = 5150

 

Go turbo we can build all the boost you want early, and the vehicle will be nice and peppy. Full boost before 2500 on a stock truck. Off idle just deck the throttle and have 2-3 psi. Daily drive no problem. No our kits are not carb legal. So if you are in an inspection zoned area, that may cause a problem.
cheers.

 

I agree with Parish, a 122 is not to big for a nice 5.3 setup. Hell I was very close to maxing out the 112 on my old 4.8 setup.
Personally I would go turbo if you can, but if you are looking for something to just bolt up and go, then go with the Radix from Blownchevy.

 

You can always swing by TRT Performance..They are located on S. Cooper just north of the Parks Mall....They do great work and good prices plus they are located close to you...