garagemethods Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 i seriously CAN NOT find a supercharger or turbocharger for my truck. so has anyone here seen one or know of one for my 5.0 1996 1500? and if there arn't any pre made kits out there, do you think i could make my own? and if i made it myself would a s/c or turbo be cheaper? cuz i'm kinda going for turbo so i can run blowoff valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 look at these: http://detroit.craigslist.org/pts/880334357.html http://detroit.craigslist.org/pts/877165557.html then search "supercharger" in your area or if you did want one of these by me I could help you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1booth Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) guna wana build the bottom end before you use FI unless you want a 3 peice crank and broken or bent rods Edited November 8, 2008 by booth1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 or run lower boost. not nearly as much power as current FI set ups run but for what he's working with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbents10 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 the stock 5l is good for 450whp just nee to address the horrible fuel system is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1booth Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) gut it and guild a stout small block for less $$ find a 350 and stroke it or find yourself a 400 sb youll have MORE than enough torque and loads of power... and you can go carbed so you can loose all the goofy computer restrictions Edited November 8, 2008 by booth1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 the GM 305 blocks are not all that great and you better hope it dosent get hot or over heated as the bores always crack on the 5.0, in all honesty start with a 350 4 bolt main block and go from there, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbents10 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 The stock 305 will bee fine like I said for under 450whp, this is not internet here say I have played with many of the older Vortec motors. Procharger makes a kit for your truck too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 The stock 305 will bee fine like I said for under 450whp, this is not internet here say I have played with many of the older Vortec motors. Procharger makes a kit for your truck too. i didnt mension that it was here say. . . i wouldnt mod GM 305 just start with the 4 bolt main 350, you will be alot happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomp62301 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) Iv'e replaced quite a few 305's and 350's in that style truck with broken cranks. Just don't go to crazy on stock bottom end. Edited November 9, 2008 by thomp62301 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garagemethods Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 i wasn't goin for anything crazy guys. right now all i have is headers, exhaust and a cai. so i was just plannin on some efans, and pulleys on top of a supercharger (with a wheatley tune) and i'm done. i actually just found one today, it's the edelbrock eforce. is that one any good? and i would only run 5psi. good setup or what? or will i be blowin shit right and left. and if the tranny goes, it's all good (just time for a shift kit and some servos!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmahan Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 get a sts turbo kit best boost for your buck. think you will like it check out the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevrolet SS Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 first the trans will take a shit... and later after some good abuse the bottom end, but the good news is SBC's are cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'd go with the Procharger kit. My advice, contact Baker Engineering. Tuning and fixing the fuel system will be a big factor in getting it to hold up. I agree with TJ, 450RWHP shouldn't be a problem. The Edelbrock kit isn't going to be a bolt on and go. There is a roots style that fits those heads, I've ordered one before. It won't fit the distributor area though. Possible to make that work yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackss461982 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 have you made a decision yet? curious to see where this goes? were you out there a couple fridays ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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