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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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Im building a5.3 with a manifold, tb , FBO, cam, lifters, springs, efan, tune and a side mount supercharger ill prob put 6-8 lbs of boost nothing crazy but should i up ny injectors?
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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what year truck and what size are your injectors now?
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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2000 and idk just stock
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Yes, you will probably want at least 42s. 60s to be safe.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
Yes, you will probably want at least 42s. 60s to be safe.
Alright good to know idk if ill go to 60
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I would go 60's plenty of room to grow and they don't cost much more. you will need to upgrade the fuel pump too.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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60's, at least a walbro 255, i would get a walbro 400. and a hotwire kit. then you should be safe.
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