Turbos?

[silverscottsk10]

Just a question on what you guys would think of a twin setup on a lifted daily driver square with a 350?
I've always wanted to but couldn't decide if it's worth the time and the debt of doing it for a bit more horsepower
What headers, exhaust, twins, and intake, carb would you guys prefer?
It's just a thought but I would like a bit more of an idea of what it would consist of before thinking any harder on it

 

[woodsrider250]

A single 88mm turbo'd 6.0LS can make 5-600hp with just an ARP re-fasten, and cam.

 

[silverscottsk10]

What would you think bout a turboed 383v

 

[Driver4r]

forged pistons/rods/crank is the key to making it last.

2 small ones will spool alot faster than 1 big one.
But with 1 big one youll have both manifolds pushing it, so it might even out.
I love Nelson racing's turbo setups, and have been drooling over a setup for my 6.0, i just cant see it making sense to drop 15k on a turbo setup XD.

 

[silverscottsk10]

I've seen borg twins for 2500$
And I'm already wanting to build a 383
So I could be easier to just have a supercharger that turbocharger?

 

[woodsrider250]

It doesn't matter type of bore/stroke config you want, it's the induction that's the decision. If you're going to run a carburetor, it's much easier to run a roots blower than a blow-through-carb. If you're going to run injection, a centrifugal blower, or turbo is easiest. The stock LS injection/ECU/etc seems to all lend itself to be turbo'd nicely.

 

[DoubleDingo]

I have a turbocharged Subaru Forester in my fleet, and it produces 224 hp and 226 pound-feet of torque for a four cylinder. I could just imagine what a v-8 would do. It would be scary. I would suspect you would break components like transmission, axles, u-joints, etc., unless you ran beefier stuff to compensate for the spike in torque.

 

[silverscottsk10]

Yes I'd swap my axles and build the 400 up and my driveshafts
But I think I may go with the supercharger rather than turbos due to mud or anything it'll be put through

 

[HotRodPC]

Yes I'd swap my axles and build the 400 up and my driveshafts
But I think I may go with the supercharger rather than turbos due to mud or anything it'll be put through

Would that include doing away with the lift blocks up front too??? I think I'd be looking for a way to get me some front lift springs and do away with the blocks before I did anything else. JMO

But yes, Turbos are a great way to increase hp and make a streetable truck while not suffering anymore mpg loss. As you know, we need all the help we can get in the mpg area of our not so aerodynamic squares.

 

[silverscottsk10]

Our squares are as aerodynamic as bricks lol
Mpg wouldn't really bother me

 

[Green79Scottsdale]

IMO, for a truck that needs more low rpm torque, a supercharger would be better. They are always creating boost where as a turbo needs to spool up. GM is using a supercharger and not a turbo on their V8's for a reason.

 

[silverscottsk10]

I'll figure it out when I get the time to put more thought into it

 

[HotRodPC]

IMO, for a truck that needs more low rpm torque, a supercharger would be better. They are always creating boost where as a turbo needs to spool up. GM is using a supercharger and not a turbo on their V8's for a reason.

Yepper !!! Of course either is nice. Just weigh all your costs, ease of installation, space etc etc.

 

[silverscottsk10]

There's not a lot you can't fit into these trucks lol
But I think a supercharger would be better due to installation and room

 

[woodsrider250]

The turbo LSx **** is getting retarded. This was a quick pick from many on youtube. They have become plug and play for the most part, and using a 6.0 truck motor retain torque peak rpm/etc, converter, etc, just a lot more balls everywhere. A LOT more balls everywhere if you want to go cam/gears, converter, etc and lose the luggability factor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ce_MEJ-j5o