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    Red face 04-23-2015
    Hey, Whats up? I am back from a long hiatus. I was wondering if I could rebuild my engine from the ground up and get at least 500 or 550 hp. If so, what would be some good parts to use? I know I will need to rebuild my tranny to take all that power so what would be good for that as well? Thanks in advance.


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    Default 04-23-2015
    Basically you're looking at a turbo kit. As for the specifics, that I can't tell you. Your probably looking @ 5k-7k I would imagine.
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    Default 04-23-2015
    ok, SO I would have to kick the S/C in the trash?
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    Default 04-23-2015
    Is there an echo? Second thread in as many days, same question? Or trolling?

    Too coincidental...
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    Default 04-23-2015
    Buy a LS based vehicle at this point, too much money.

    An yes, turbo kit is the only way to reach 400-500+ wheel horsepower.

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    Default 04-23-2015
    2003 Redfire Metallic Chevy Tahoe Z71 - Airaid Modular Intake Tube, Flowmaster Exhaust.
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    Superchargers take away horsepower
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