STS Rear Mount turbo on 5.7 vortec stock?

[SunlitComet]

here here, drop the turbo idea. maybe if you can find one get a complete whipple kit on ebay one day where all the engineering has been done for you.

 

[RedCrush]

Well rule of thumb is you can run about 5 lbs on a stock bottom end but I wouldn't run anymore that that 5 lbs should get you about 40 hp to the wheels which isn't bad, but its not cost affective either.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

What you are asking is what color lipstick looks best on this PIG?

Any kind of boost on a stock engine ends up putting you on a “Merry Go Round” that is hard to get off of.

Getting the extra air pumped into the engine is the easy part. Controlling the precise amount of fuel quality and quantity becomes the challenge. If you magically get that part right, you are on to the next phase of controlling your excitement.

That first taste of an extra 125 horsepower is intoxicating. It is almost always accompanied by the thought of just a few more pounds of boost. That would be even better.

Reality check…………..The pistons in a stock engine are not designed for the added pressures in the combustion chamber. Rings will begin to fail, detonation can break ring lands and spark plug porcelain. Also valves seats are not beefy enough for the added excitement. You will start having a problem with “blow by” that is enough to cause oil leaks where you normally would not have them, caused by excessive positive crank case pressure. That is just a few things to consider. There is a longer list, but this will give you and idea.

You also start finding out the stock tranny is not happy about the extra stress you are sending through it. You also discover that now that you are going faster, you need better brakes.

About 10,000 miles later, you are either ready to sell you truck if you have a modest income, or if you have more money than sense, you will start rebuilding the truck into sturdy ride with proper parts.

My advice is, enjoy the stock truck in this current economy. Save you money to invest in a fast car that does not weigh 7,000 pounds.

this guy obviously speaks from experience , and while I agree with his "point" I don't think I would de motivate you from doing it

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Are you mechanically inclined?
Do your own wrenching?
Make Decent Amount of Money?
Have another reliable car?
Do you know a trustworthy shop that will not **** you?

 

[SunlitComet]

A sunlited mcfizzled response.

Kinda sorta.
I personally try to avoid it.
Oh hell no!!!
I use my dad's dodge truck sometimes so no.
Also my dad's so that one is up in the air.