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Ford Assassin · 12-16-2012, 02:16 PM

I actually have a nitrous kit too, never used it. If I get a wild hair someday, I might 'spray & pray'.

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-16-2012, 07:51 PM

This reminds me of one time I was passed up by a hopped up camaro in my 87 astro van. Little did he know I had a 383 under the hood of it. Not only did I catch up to him right away but I continued to play with him for about 5 miles until he turned off the highway into Eagle River!!! It was friggin hilarious!!!

Ford Assassin · 01-21-2013, 06:37 PM

I finally hooked up a boost gauge on Saturday and much to my surprise I am making 10-11 psi when the kit is suppose to be 7 psi on a 5.3 litre.

So I borrowed a SnapOn scope from a buddy and took a look down a spark plug hole. Sure enough, flat top pistons and until at least 2007 no 5.3 had flat top pistons. So it looks like I have a 4.8 afterall.

Still making more than enough power so I am not too upset about it, don't have more than $200 in the long block anyway.

McNutty · 01-21-2013, 07:51 PM

WOW........ Over 400hp on a stock 4.8 yeah your doing good!!

1955 mancave · 06-06-2015, 02:09 PM

oh boy, I have thought for some time that there has to be some OEM blowers that would work and not cost an arm and leg , if you don't mind when I get started I would love to chat with you , god I love these forums . now I need to start gathering parts, so much fun I'm so excited

thanks
Henry

Ford Assassin · 06-16-2015, 01:11 PM

Long overdue for an update.....

Sold the blower in July of 2013 and swapped in 6.0 (LQ4) with a custom turbo cam. Pulled the heads for a 3 angle valve job and reassembled with a Brian Tooley double spring kit. Installed LS9 7 layer MLS head gaskets and ProComp head studs. Then built my own turbo setup using a Borg Warner S475 turbo. Using a stock truck intake and rails with FAST 87# injectors the truck puts 690 to the wheels at 14 psi through a 4L80e and a 9.5" 14 bolt (18-20% drivetrain loss).

Ford Assassin · 06-16-2015, 01:19 PM

Figured pics are helpful....

Houston Ben · 06-16-2015, 03:01 PM

690 to the wheels.....damn!

I would be happy with just the supercharger, one of these days!

Ford Assassin · 06-16-2015, 03:21 PM

My Monza is almost done too....it will crazy quick for how simple and basic it is.

tinydb84 · 06-16-2015, 04:02 PM

Nice! No intercooler? Meth or E85? What turbo are you running?

Ford Assassin · 06-16-2015, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Nice! No intercooler? Meth or E85? What turbo are you running?

An intercooler wasn't possible without seriously cutting up the front end. The car is running E85 and methanol injection with a progressive controller. The turbo is a T72 Chinese Garrett copy, normally I probably wouldn't run a Chinese turbo, but it was a trade and the whole setup is leftover parts from other projects anyway (except the 80# Siemens flow matched injectors). The turbo is probably only good for 12# before becoming grossly inefficient due to IAT going through the roof. Since I can only fit a 235/60/15 drag radial, I doubt I will be able to put more than 500 to the ground without series traction issues.

tinydb84 · 06-17-2015, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the info! I am sure that it will hall butt no matter what. I love your blazer btw

1955 mancave · 06-23-2015, 05:28 PM

those are some fun builds so what did you have in $$ in the tvs set up ? and what intake did you use with the blower, any info would be great so thank you.

OutlawDrifter · 06-23-2015, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1955 mancave

those are some fun builds so what did you have in $$ in the tvs set up ? and what intake did you use with the blower, any info would be great so thank you.

the tvs becomes the intake with the correct base.

1955 mancave · 07-21-2015, 07:53 PM

thank you

12-16-2012, 02:16 PM	#26
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... I actually have a nitrous kit too, never used it. If I get a wild hair someday, I might 'spray & pray'. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

12-16-2012, 07:51 PM	#27
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... This reminds me of one time I was passed up by a hopped up camaro in my 87 astro van. Little did he know I had a 383 under the hood of it. Not only did I catch up to him right away but I continued to play with him for about 5 miles until he turned off the highway into Eagle River!!! It was friggin hilarious!!! __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

01-21-2013, 06:37 PM	#28
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... I finally hooked up a boost gauge on Saturday and much to my surprise I am making 10-11 psi when the kit is suppose to be 7 psi on a 5.3 litre. So I borrowed a SnapOn scope from a buddy and took a look down a spark plug hole. Sure enough, flat top pistons and until at least 2007 no 5.3 had flat top pistons. So it looks like I have a 4.8 afterall. Still making more than enough power so I am not too upset about it, don't have more than $200 in the long block anyway. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

01-21-2013, 07:51 PM	#29
McNutty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 82	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... WOW........ Over 400hp on a stock 4.8 yeah your doing good!!

06-06-2015, 02:09 PM	#30
1955 mancave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Az. Posts: 325	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... oh boy, I have thought for some time that there has to be some OEM blowers that would work and not cost an arm and leg , if you don't mind when I get started I would love to chat with you , god I love these forums . now I need to start gathering parts, so much fun I'm so excited thanks Henry __________________ 1964 1 Ton flatbed service truck (sold) 1964 C-10 panel (project complete frame up build) 1957 210 post pearl orange

06-16-2015, 01:11 PM	#31
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Now it's a 6.0 with a Turbo... Long overdue for an update..... Sold the blower in July of 2013 and swapped in 6.0 (LQ4) with a custom turbo cam. Pulled the heads for a 3 angle valve job and reassembled with a Brian Tooley double spring kit. Installed LS9 7 layer MLS head gaskets and ProComp head studs. Then built my own turbo setup using a Borg Warner S475 turbo. Using a stock truck intake and rails with FAST 87# injectors the truck puts 690 to the wheels at 14 psi through a 4L80e and a 9.5" 14 bolt (18-20% drivetrain loss). __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608 Last edited by Ford Assassin; 06-16-2015 at 01:33 PM.

06-16-2015, 01:19 PM	#32
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Pics..... Figured pics are helpful.... Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608 Last edited by Ford Assassin; 06-16-2015 at 01:25 PM.

06-16-2015, 03:01 PM	#33
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... 690 to the wheels.....damn! I would be happy with just the supercharger, one of these days!

06-16-2015, 03:21 PM	#34
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... My Monza is almost done too....it will crazy quick for how simple and basic it is. Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608 Last edited by Ford Assassin; 06-16-2015 at 03:38 PM.

06-16-2015, 04:02 PM	#35
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... Nice! No intercooler? Meth or E85? What turbo are you running? __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-17-2015, 04:40 PM	#37
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... Thanks for the info! I am sure that it will hall butt no matter what. I love your blazer btw __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-23-2015, 05:28 PM	#38
1955 mancave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Az. Posts: 325	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... those are some fun builds so what did you have in $$ in the tvs set up ? and what intake did you use with the blower, any info would be great so thank you. __________________ 1964 1 Ton flatbed service truck (sold) 1964 C-10 panel (project complete frame up build) 1957 210 post pearl orange

07-21-2015, 07:53 PM	#40
1955 mancave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Az. Posts: 325	Re: Added a TVS 1900 Supercharger to my 5.3 Swap... thank you __________________ 1964 1 Ton flatbed service truck (sold) 1964 C-10 panel (project complete frame up build) 1957 210 post pearl orange



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