1995gmc

hello all, im new to the site (have been a reader for years) and have finally started 95gmc turbo build. I wanted to run a few things by you guys to see if im on the right track or if i should make a few changes. Here is my current list of items i have for the build

5.3 motor (out of a 2004 Tahoe with 41k miles on it)
Factor harness, tack pedal and module, ecu and fuse box
Dirty Dingo mounts
LS1 heads (were given to me as i'd like to drop the compression some for more top end boost and pump gas drive ability
LS1 exhaust manifold with mild steel flanges welded to vbands
LS9 7 layer head gasket
ARP stud kit
Z06 springs
Deka 80lb injectors

Things i haven't purchased but not 100% which route i should go
*GT45 Turbo and inner cooler? (im sure i have tons of options here)
*not sure on the best fuel line system yet (open to thoughts here guys)
*I'm having a tough time deciding on a good turbo cam. I spoke to isky cams and they suggested i run this particular cam
RPM-Range: 2500-6800 Value Lift Int/Ext: .530/.540 Value Lash Hot Int/Ext: .000/.000 ADV Duration Int/Ext: 280/290 .050 Duration Int/Ext: 232/242 Lobe Center: 113
The 95gmc is a 5 speed manual with 3.73 rear end. i know 100% of you guys will say throw the manual away but i plan on putting different gears in and running the tranny until its blown. The truck currently has a walbro pump in the tank.

Thanks for any info or changes you guys might come up with.

George C....

Dont swap heads keep compression at 9.5

Not even close to right cam

Go 410s if keeping a stick

1995gmc

what cam would you suggest? i've thought about the ls6 cam but i'd like a little bit of chop at idle.

410's would be an interesting choice on a turbo setup, i'd like to avoid a smoke show.
thanks George.

George C....

I ran 410s with a manual with a turbo 5.3

Contact stock48 and pick up one of his triple12 cams

1995gmc

im waiting on stock48's response to my PM as we speak.

kbracing96

iTrader: (26)

I have a turbo manifold that will fit that truck and using a stock manifold from a TBSS on the drivers side will give you a lot more clearance. They are like $52 on Amazon. I can also build a crossover to fit that manifold to my manifold too.

1995gmc

i'd be interested in seeing pictures of that setup. feel free to PM me. thanks kbracing96

kbracing96

iTrader: (26)

This is what I made for my 69 C-10 With the TBSS drivers side manifold. Pretty sure the hot pipes will for your truck and maybe even the intercooler.
This is a big T4 BW setup, but can make a smaller down pipe for more room.

1995gmc

very interesting setup. thats the first pic i've seen of someone running the driver in the to pass side manifold.

George C....

Its been done since the 80s