4.8 to 5.7??
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:09 AM
#11
Originally Posted by 53bowtie
goin from a 5.3 to a 5.7 isnt exactly steppin down in motor size......i like the piston set a sdpc and the 317 heads, how about a cam for that set up....about what size were you thinkin on yours?
I don't think you need big cams with FI. As long as it has descent lift, you want more power, again, you just turn up the boost 
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:11 AM
#12
i just figured i could prolly find a 4.8 block cheaper than a ls1 or a 5.3 so i figured since the 4.8 and 5.3 are essentially the same block i would go with the cheaper of the two(common sense) and have an iron block ls1 for a fraction of what a ls1 costs. just tryin to stay budgeted as much as possible, i am still in school.....by the way mark what # are those 8.1L injectors compared to my stock 5.3 witch i think are around 26-28 if im not mistaken....thanks..
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:13 AM
#13
Originally Posted by 53bowtie
i just figured i could prolly find a 4.8 block cheaper than a ls1 or a 5.3 so i figured since the 4.8 and 5.3 are essentially the same block i would go with the cheaper of the two(common sense) and have an iron block ls1 for a fraction of what a ls1 costs. just tryin to stay budgeted as much as possible, i am still in school.....by the way mark what # are those 8.1L injectors compared to my stock 5.3 witch i think are around 26-28 if im not mistaken....thanks..
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:23 AM
#15
Originally Posted by kbracing96
I'm gonna keep the Vince Ultra Torque cam I have now. I like it I don't think you need big cams with FI. As long as it has descent lift, you want more power, again, you just turn up the boost
I don't think you need big cams with FI. As long as it has descent lift, you want more power, again, you just turn up the boost did you have good luck with your sts turbo kit? i am going between that and a magnacharger kit.....which would be optimal as i am wanting this to still be streetable but have some nice 1000ft. and 1/4 mile times...
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:24 AM
#16
Originally Posted by 53bowtie
mine must be 24 then so the 8.1 would be a nice step up....maybe thats an option as well....
I also got them at a steal of $24 with 5 miles on the set.
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:31 AM
#17
wow thats a good price!! another question....is that 3200 stall going to be streetable or am i gonna have to go lower? thanks....i like the truck by the way those 22's fill up the fenders nice n' tight...
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:33 AM
#18
Originally Posted by 53bowtie
wow thats a good price!! another question....is that 3200 stall going to be streetable or am i gonna have to go lower? thanks....i like the truck by the way those 22's fill up the fenders nice n' tight...
In your regular cab a 3200 will be fine. If you are really worried just go with a yank, they are a very "tight" converter.
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:36 AM
#19
Originally Posted by 53bowtie
did you have good luck with your sts turbo kit? i am going between that and a magnacharger kit.....which would be optimal as i am wanting this to still be streetable but have some nice 1000ft. and 1/4 mile times...
That 1/4 time was 2 weeks ago in Phoenix, AZ with my cam only stock 4.8 and 11.5 lbs of intercooled, meth injected boost. My trucks weighs 5500 with me in it. I like the turbo, cuz it has more room to grow then the Radix. And my truck is still VERY reliable, I drive it cross country all the time. It's been on my truck for over 2 years and about 35k miles.
Apr 10, 2007 | 12:40 AM
#20
sts it is then i guess....its cheaper, at least the initial kit is, then the magnacharger anyways.....are you doing air to air or air to water intercooler? also would i get the "5.7" kit or just get a 5.3/6.0 kit since that will be the intake i will be running?