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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 03:08 PM
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LSA blower, mild cam, supporting mods, 80E swap. Positive displacement blower will make that 4.8 feel like a big block, instant TQ.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LSMike
Oof, that's insane. Well 80e it is.

Im still up in the air with boosting or not .
I'm lazy so the 6.0 would be easier Lol

And cheaper but still fun.

Why a 29" tire?
Just a good fit for 3.73's for street and highway. Or 32's with 4.10's and so on.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ZO6Ted
Just a good fit for 3.73's for street and highway. Or 32's with 4.10's and so on.
any specific rear end I should look at? Id love to do a 4 link setup too
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 07:31 PM
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Others can help you better on that but it depends on power level. 4wd not much worry but 2wd different story. I know a 10 bolt built is plenty capable though. Sounds like you want to get a little spendy maybe? I personally would do a turbo on the 4.8. Check fastjweb in Drag section. He was close to 9's before the 4.8 gave up now 5.3. Look at Post 1 and 7...holy **** that trucks badass!
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ZO6Ted
Others can help you better on that but it depends on power level. 4wd not much worry but 2wd different story. I know a 10 bolt built is plenty capable though. Sounds like you want to get a little spendy maybe? I personally would do a turbo on the 4.8. Check fastjweb in Drag section. He was close to 9's before the 4.8 gave up now 5.3. Look at Post 1 and 7...holy **** that trucks badass!
So a built 10 bolt isn't like a built 60e lol

And a 5.3 is the middle ground between the 4.8 and 6.0 you think? (Cost, power)
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Yes. There are plenty of na trucks that run great but unboosted you just cant beat cubic inches. Turbos dont care nearly as much even on cams either. Other than nitrous its really a great way to go fast. I love my blower for the torque on a dd but it is not as fast as a turbo and more expensive if you do it right. Sure is reliable though. Very happy with it.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ZO6Ted
Yes. There are plenty of na trucks that run great but unboosted you just cant beat cubic inches. Turbos dont care nearly as much even on cams either. Other than nitrous its really a great way to go fast. I love my blower for the torque on a dd but it is not as fast as a turbo and more expensive if you do it right. Sure is reliable though. Very happy with it.
So ideally then a 5.3 with a old ctsv supercharger with a built 10 bolt 3.73 and an 80e would be a solid daily
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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Yes sir long as the accessories fit properly. Sounds like a really fun ride to me and reliable.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 10:29 PM
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PD blower for daily fun for sure. Check out my build. I'm working on building the perfect daily.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 11:04 PM
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OP: I'll have a 6rib LSA kit for sale here shortly. You will need to source a heat exchanger, and intercooler pump, but is otherwise complete. I'll make you a good deal on it when the time comes. You can run it on the 4.8 no problem too 👌🏻
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