Silverod06 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) Whats up peoples? im new to the forums long time fan so i finally decided to join that and i had to in order to get ahold of charlie wheatley lol. But anywho I have a 2006 silverado crew cab 5.3. I love this truck to death but the 5.3 is killing me! I need way more power! was looking into a full build cam rods heads turbo. But i figure the stock block can only handle so much so im upgrading to a bigger motor 6.0 or the new 6.2. Another member has told me about a N/A lsx?????? idk what that is some one please elaborate. I go to school and work fulltime (it sucks school takes more funds then the truck but i need it) i've been saving up since i bought the truck in 06 imediatley noticed i needed a bigger engine. My birthdays coming up in january i figure wth i need a present so i've decided to spend my money on my truck. I've come to a grand total of 15 grand i can do in performance. The other 7 grand is going towards custom ss cladding, bumper covers paint job etc. I need help! what should i get? i want atleast 650rwhp. my sisters friends said he'd do me a nice twin turbonetics setup with intercooler and everything for 6 grand ( i would go with a supercharger but gas milage and i've been told a nice twin turbo setup with some not to small turbos will yield almost no lag and more power) so what should i do with the other 9grand ? I have people that hook me up in the parts department and the labor is myself( i have people to help me along the way that have built engines before) What kinda block and stuff ahould i go with? Or should i stay 5.3? Sorry its kinda long but every day look at the calender the d-day gets closer. Thanks guys -Kevin Edited September 25, 2008 by Silverod06 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlindodge Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I would get an 06 duramax if you want 650 hp, much better everything in the drive line for that hp. But what do i know, my 94 cummins smokes my 04 ss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverod06 Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Lol i was planning on sticking with a gas engine instead of diesel. I like diesles if there 4x4 and lifted to touch the sky. Thanks for your input though i hope other people whill chime in soon. Im really confused as of this point and dont wanna create a "dud" vehicle its has all the parts and stuff but is all show and no go due to lack of knowlegde that i missed something. Thanks though man ^^^^^^^ a appreciate the input. -Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausche Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Since it doesn't sound like you'd be building this motor yourself, you might start by putting in a phone call to a reputable speed shop. They'd be more then willing to talk to money out of your wallet, and let you know what your options are. I would recommend talking to LPE (Lingenfelter Performance Engineering), or SLP Performance Parts, or Texas Speed and Marine and seeing what they will offer you as a reliable, turbo ready block. Good luck, let us know what you decide to do, and take lots of pictures!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverod06 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I may not know too much but the people i know do i just want to be doing alot of the hands on stuff you know like they tell me what to do and ill be doing its my engine i feel i should be part of it. Im going to wyotech next year anyways so ill know more soon. My sister and her boyfriend have a friend that works at fastlane inc. herre in houston so if all else fails im pretty sure they can fix it but i like getting my hands durty..............."Stand proud BUILT, NOT bought." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 just make sure to budget in all the supporting mods trans, exhaust, intake. fuel delivery system, when building a new powerplant there are lots of little things that add up quick. with 15k to spend you could so a nice stroker, with nitrous and trans, i dont think forced induction and a motor will fit your budget. 408 engine minumum -7-8k built trans and converter 3-4k nice nitrous set up 2k+ im just saying it all adds up quick so take that into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverod06 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) I was hoping you would chime in chase . you sure know your stuff. So you think that would give me what i am looking for? i wasnt really planning on doing nitrous its a daily driver i just want a lot of power like my old truck. If i have too i might spend a little more money but i still want ss cladding and some new wheels. Not wanting to make a clone just like the sleek look. How much money have you put into your truck? if you dont mind me asking? And a 408 stroker is 8K with mods or just block? Because i know a guy hat gets me the 6.0 block from the ss for like 400 bucks 1500 with everything even tranny. Edited September 26, 2008 by Silverod06 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I would get an 06 duramax if you want 650 hp, much better everything in the drive line for that hp. But what do i know, my 94 cummins smokes my 04 ss. Not hardly. A 650RWHP diesel is a trans killer if the trans is stock. $4500 later you get a good trans. That doesn't include engine mods to make RW650HP out of a diesel. The stock turbo is stretched at that, injectors, fuel pump, etc. If your SSS is getting beat by your Cummins, you need more mods on your SSS. It sure doesn't beat it stock for stock. As for the question at hand. Go with a 408 from Texas Speed or Baker Engineering. Buy a trans from Rossler for FLT. Look for a 14 bolt rear. Check into a Trick Turbo with an S78 or PT88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverod06 Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Would an lsx block be overkill? There not that much and i think i can get most of the internals for an ok price.Budget here is 15K thats gotta cover everything. As for the tranny Im not to sure about how i wanna go about that yet. How fast do you think a nice 408 with nitrous would do on a crewcab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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