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ihone · 23 May 2006, 08:48 am

Now, as any of us know....the 4.3L v6 that comes in the Chevy Silverado isn't very stout at all. Then, put it into a truck that has an extended cab, and it's just down right fugly in the performance dept.

I have recently acquired a turbo from a friend that owed me some cash. I opted to take the turbo, because I could either use it, or just ebay it for a nice chunk of cash.

My quandry is: How much boost could I put into this crap-trap 4.3L without it grenading? I'm thinkin this thing will put out maybe 7-10 psi w/o a problem.

specs of turbo:
T04E
3 inch in/2 inch out
.57 wheel trim
.50 compressor
.63 A/R Turbine

Think this would work out? or...am I pissin in the wind and just need to sell it? I've also got alot of the parts leftover from my SHO when we spooled it. IC, piping, hangers, mounts/clamps, BOV (absolutely crap-tacular), and other lines/hoses/vaccuum parts.

You guys seem sharp on this stuff, and I just wanna toss this idea around to see what can come of it.

American Psycho · 23 May 2006, 09:34 am

waste of time.
Probably still would be slower than a stock rcsb 4.8L auto 2wd w/ 3.73s

BOTLFEDLT1 · 26 May 2006, 07:04 am

The cost of the turbo itself is just a drop in the bucket compared to the costs of developing a reliable turbo system. Even with solid fabrication skills, the cost of the manifolds, piping, intercooling, fuel enrichment specific to your truck is going to cost a small fortune.

Hypercomp01 · 26 May 2006, 07:49 pm

Two things... first = "V", second "8". Turbo a V8- yes, turbo a V6- no.

ihone · 27 May 2006, 12:59 pm

k, thanks guys. I'll get to selling it then. Damn, I really wanted to try it too...

lol

proxlamus© · 27 May 2006, 03:40 pm

umm.. correct me if I'm wrong..

but the Z31 300ZX and the Buick Grand National were BOTH turbocharged V6's..

SINGLE turbo'd V6's

Memphis · 27 May 2006, 03:48 pm

yerp

Hypercomp01 · 27 May 2006, 06:18 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by proxlamus©

umm.. correct me if I'm wrong..

but the Z31 300ZX and the Buick Grand National were BOTH turbocharged V6's..

SINGLE turbo'd V6's

Correct me if Im wrong, wouldnt a turbo V8 make more power than a turbo V6?

... That is the question.

ihone · 28 May 2006, 07:53 am

um, actually.....that's not the question Hyper. I was asking if it would make enough of a difference to just go for it with my v6 that's existing in my truck. And to make it clear, no...I'm not trading a v8 into it. I'll just keep the v6, but wanted to check out some power adders.

I'm still thinking about it honestly. I've got alot of the stuff I'll need just to fab it all up. It'll take a bit, but....I may end up just doing it because it's available.

American Psycho · 28 May 2006, 03:32 pm

what tranny is in it now?

ihone · 28 May 2006, 06:03 pm

I think stock it came out with the 4L60E, which is still in it. It's good for around 360 #'s of Torque, and the 4.3L in stock form only puts out 260 #'s of Torque. So, even if it only added 60 hp's at the wheels, I think I'd be right there where the threshhold is as far as that goes.

American Psycho · 28 May 2006, 07:21 pm

correct. They dont survive long. Thier plentifull and can always find a replacement for decent $

ihone · 28 May 2006, 07:23 pm

think it'd be smart to just go 4L80 if I do go spooled? I mean, if I'm gonna go that far....I may as well just upgrade a few other supporting mods just for s-n-g's.

American Psycho · 28 May 2006, 07:25 pm

or 4L65E

Hypercomp01 · 28 May 2006, 10:03 pm

Sounds like it would be best in your case to through a bottle of NOS in you cab

.

Im not trying to be a jerk but why would spend to much money on this?

23 May 2006, 08:48 am	#1 (permalink)
ihone Fanatic Tremekian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 616 ihone's Gallery	Turbo my bowtie... Now, as any of us know....the 4.3L v6 that comes in the Chevy Silverado isn't very stout at all. Then, put it into a truck that has an extended cab, and it's just down right fugly in the performance dept. I have recently acquired a turbo from a friend that owed me some cash. I opted to take the turbo, because I could either use it, or just ebay it for a nice chunk of cash. My quandry is: How much boost could I put into this crap-trap 4.3L without it grenading? I'm thinkin this thing will put out maybe 7-10 psi w/o a problem. specs of turbo: T04E 3 inch in/2 inch out .57 wheel trim .50 compressor .63 A/R Turbine Think this would work out? or...am I pissin in the wind and just need to sell it? I've also got alot of the parts leftover from my SHO when we spooled it. IC, piping, hangers, mounts/clamps, BOV (absolutely crap-tacular), and other lines/hoses/vaccuum parts. You guys seem sharp on this stuff, and I just wanna toss this idea around to see what can come of it. __________________

23 May 2006, 09:34 am	#2 (permalink)
American Psycho Chinese Food Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chinese Food Posts: 18,509 American Psycho's Gallery	waste of time. Probably still would be slower than a stock rcsb 4.8L auto 2wd w/ 3.73s __________________ Last edited by American Psycho; 23 May 2006 at 09:37 am.

26 May 2006, 07:49 pm	#4 (permalink)
Hypercomp01 Senior Tremekian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a van down by the River! Posts: 1,729 Hypercomp01's Gallery	Two things... first = "V", second "8". Turbo a V8- yes, turbo a V6- no. __________________ "Bite my shinny metal ass" - Bender.

27 May 2006, 12:59 pm	#5 (permalink)
ihone Fanatic Tremekian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 616 ihone's Gallery	k, thanks guys. I'll get to selling it then. Damn, I really wanted to try it too... lol __________________

27 May 2006, 03:40 pm	#6 (permalink)
proxlamus© Cool Tremekian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 403 proxlamus©'s Gallery	umm.. correct me if I'm wrong.. but the Z31 300ZX and the Buick Grand National were BOTH turbocharged V6's.. SINGLE turbo'd V6's __________________ 1978 280Z Boring Mods : F54/P90a turbo engine, Holset HY35W turbo, 440cc injectors, full 3" open exhuast, Megasquirt EMS, Arizona Springs, Tokico 5ways, BIG sway bars www.putfile.com/proxlamus SEE my 280Z in ACTION! VIDEO!

26 May 2006, 07:04 am	#3 (permalink)
BOTLFEDLT1 Senior Tremekian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,139 BOTLFEDLT1's Gallery	The cost of the turbo itself is just a drop in the bucket compared to the costs of developing a reliable turbo system. Even with solid fabrication skills, the cost of the manifolds, piping, intercooling, fuel enrichment specific to your truck is going to cost a small fortune.

27 May 2006, 03:48 pm	#7 (permalink)
Memphis M-A-R-S Mars ***es Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: United States Of Space Posts: 26,370 Memphis's Gallery**	yerp __________________

28 May 2006, 07:53 am	#9 (permalink)
ihone Fanatic Tremekian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 616 ihone's Gallery	um, actually.....that's not the question Hyper. I was asking if it would make enough of a difference to just go for it with my v6 that's existing in my truck. And to make it clear, no...I'm not trading a v8 into it. I'll just keep the v6, but wanted to check out some power adders. I'm still thinking about it honestly. I've got alot of the stuff I'll need just to fab it all up. It'll take a bit, but....I may end up just doing it because it's available. __________________

28 May 2006, 03:32 pm	#10 (permalink)
American Psycho Chinese Food Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chinese Food Posts: 18,509 American Psycho's Gallery	what tranny is in it now? __________________

28 May 2006, 06:03 pm	#11 (permalink)
ihone Fanatic Tremekian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 616 ihone's Gallery	I think stock it came out with the 4L60E, which is still in it. It's good for around 360 #'s of Torque, and the 4.3L in stock form only puts out 260 #'s of Torque. So, even if it only added 60 hp's at the wheels, I think I'd be right there where the threshhold is as far as that goes. __________________

28 May 2006, 07:21 pm	#12 (permalink)
American Psycho Chinese Food Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chinese Food Posts: 18,509 American Psycho's Gallery	correct. They dont survive long. Thier plentifull and can always find a replacement for decent $ __________________

28 May 2006, 07:23 pm	#13 (permalink)
ihone Fanatic Tremekian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 616 ihone's Gallery	think it'd be smart to just go 4L80 if I do go spooled? I mean, if I'm gonna go that far....I may as well just upgrade a few other supporting mods just for s-n-g's. __________________

28 May 2006, 07:25 pm	#14 (permalink)
American Psycho Chinese Food Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chinese Food Posts: 18,509 American Psycho's Gallery	or 4L65E __________________

28 May 2006, 10:03 pm	#15 (permalink)
Hypercomp01 Senior Tremekian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a van down by the River! Posts: 1,729 Hypercomp01's Gallery	Sounds like it would be best in your case to through a bottle of NOS in you cab . Im not trying to be a jerk but why would spend to much money on this? __________________ "Bite my shinny metal ass" - Bender.

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