Supercharged 5.3 Silverado is the ultimate street cruiser! Rcsb torqstorm Ls 1500 Chevy supercharger

[@ryanhicks942]

Not burning spark plug wires is what sold it for me! Cool video, thanks

[@dirkdig3628]

One of the cleanest intercooler/piping setup I’ve seen.. Only thing that sux on these is the intake setup. Air filter is always sitting on top of the header

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! THAT IS ONE BADASS SILVERADO!!!! THE PERFECT DAILY DRIVER. GREAT VIDEO, A GREAT BUILD. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@gasratzcustoms]

We just installed one on our 5.3 LS 1974 C10. Thanks for the video.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Awesome! You are very welcome.

[@stephengross9441]

Which kit did you buy? I have an 84, and I’m debating between the swap kit or make a Silverado kit work

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@stephengross9441 I fabbed the kit up.

[@JKZ103]

Nice little daily with over 500 rwhp... I like the 5.3's when you throw boost to them. They like to Rev and are bullet proof for the most part.

[@tylervincent7044]

The transmissions are the worst part when it comes to these trucks from the factory.

[@Pitman556]

​@tylervincent7044 you can build the 4l60e up or swap to a 4l80 or 6l80

[@chrishansen7004]

​@@Pitman556very expensive too swap a 6L80 though, you need a Holly Terminator and the controller which costs alot of money and at the end of the day you could spend that money on getting a 300 dollar marketplace 4L80 built

[@trevorhoward6115]

Im about to put a lc9 5.3 in my ford ranger. Shooting for 400 whp but after watching this it might not stay NA very long haha. Sweet truck

[@calebharvey5295]

Great video as always! During the dyno session I could already guess what the exhaust setup might be. Great sounding truck, gives the 5.3 owners some inspiration👍

[@goratgo1970]

Just found vid. Nice work, snugged it all in there well. Me, staying old skool with TS full kit for my 502 (single charger, sanden A/C, PS pump, & alternator set) FiTech 1500 pwr. adder kit for my '70 with 3.70 12 bolt, Art Carr 220-4r lockup 11". Cam I have is crane roller 288/296, 587/610 exh. 112 LSA. Patriot coated 1 7/8 shortys H pipe 3" Magnaflows w. cutouts.

[@Chevyshow]

This is exactly what I need for my Tahoe… I wonder how much labor is on this.

[@cooperaldrige]

This channel is going to get big one day

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

We hope so! We are going to try to stay more focused on it for a bit. Just touch with life’s distractions.

[@cooperaldrige]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars love watching your RCSB videos because I have one and need ideas!

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@cooperaldrige heck yea man! We will try to post more!

[@zaddy14]

Hell ya just came across the Chanel recently and I’m from north of the border. Not far though. Maybe one day I’ll take a vehicle down for some performance upgrades that would be so sweet.

[@luckysgarageshow]

Nice!

[@thegonz7833]

Sounds super

[@MitProdanII86]

Sweet truck, good video!

[@rangerboy33]

What size pulley was this and how many lbs of boost did it make? Thanks you! Great video.

[@MichaelAdams-zx9qs]

I have a 5.3 with prc 220 heads and the torque storm super charger 1 7/8 headers 102mm throttle body th400 and 411 gears in 68 gto and i was wanting a nasty sounding cam. Could i run the NA tps tsunami cam with that or would that be to big for the blowe? I would like a nice sounding cam but still make the power .What would you recommend

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

You could if you wanted to. They tend to lose some boost with the aggressive n/a cams due to overlap. Btr red hot would be a better paired cam. Similarly sized. Just more suited for a centrifugal.

[@Pitman556]

I think torqstorm offers a upgraded blower for these kits that supports 1000whp another 1800+ ontop of the kit

[@tommys2979]

Gotta love the ol up down chevy key trick lol i have a bad habbit of doing that to every vehicle i start

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Hahaha it wears into us apparently

[@tommys2979]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars Once that horsepower addiction kicks in its hard to look any other direction. Still daily driving my 2.2 s10 slowly acquiring parts for my 5.3 swap, just got a 228/236 .598/.601 cam for it and some PAC springs, just did some repairs to my 243s just waiting to send those out to get decked .030" then start assembling my motor. Im a ways away from getting it swapped but Im still plugging away just trying to find a winter beater so I can tear the 4 banger out of it! Keep up the good work guys!

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@tommys2979 right on! That’s what it’s all about. Keep plugging away!

[@ovoxocali]

What’s better for a daily but want to have fun sometimes a supercharger or pro charger

[@02denaliyukon82]

Just curious, i notice that the air filter is right above the headers does it give you any over heating issues. I'm thinking about purchasing one my self but always wondered about that

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

No sir. They do eat a lot of heat that way. But the intercooler cools the charge back down. But definitely do not overheat. Radiator and fans take care of the cooling.

[@02denaliyukon82]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars thanks for the info. I'm definitely getting one then, now i can't wait.

[@LeanderTowing]

do you need the intercooler with the procharger install or can you just install the procharger ,bracket ,belt and filler and drive

[@th4bl4ckm4n]

You're gonna want the intercooler. The procharger gets pretty hot so having a way to cool the air is absolutely necessary unless it's a carburated engine, which even then it's still preferred. I put a TorqStorm on my Avy and I might step up to a bigger intercooler if I wanna break past 600WHP

[@willowens8346]

what tire size are you running? awesome video! helped me decide for my 5.3

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

These are 275/45/20

[@willowens8346]

​@@NorthernPerformanceCars i shouldve asked earlier but what drop kit are you running

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@willowens8346 it’s a customers truck. I can’t remember. I’d assume 3/4

[@brentlittle3305]

Sweet paint buffing video

[@JonHamlein]

Are you able to run the AC accessories with the torqstorm on there, lmao I’m also happy I’m not the only one with that key problem

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Yessir. Ac is retained completely!

[@classiccarfan100]

How are yall mounting the transmission cooler with the intercooler? Are you using aftermarket tans cooler?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

We make brackets and find a suitable spot with air flow. Yes. We almost always use an aftermarket cooler. Especially so if it has any kind of stall converter.

[@jimmypoole2039]

Quick question for you, when you get the torqe storm kit does it allow you to keep the ac in the factory spot? or is there other brackets you have to get to move the positon? Thanks

[@lowlifechevy2266]

A/c stays factory

[@KimberlyCantrell-h2x]

I have chevy tahoe supercharger TorqStorm like same your. I want know what size belt because my belt break off lost it and idk what size belt for supercharger TorqStorm

[@blackmacgyver9965]

Looks like a fun setup. What trans in there ?

[@Chandler.9]

I have the same truck 5.3 V8. 01

[@thatgreenrcsb]

Why were you manually shifting it? If it's not making the shifts when commanded, you need to polish up the trans tuning. The blue cat trans tuning tool works wonders. My truck with a 4l80 nails the shifts every time and still has torque management at 800+ wheel. Great video none the less.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

That was a clip before we put the trans in. So it was still the stock trans and it wouldn’t make the shifts. Check out some other videos. I tune about 600 of these trucks a year. Lol

[@thatgreenrcsb]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars currently binge watching your content. Where are you guys located? Also I meant absolutely zero disrespect.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@thatgreenrcsb oh for sure! We are in gaylord Michigan

[@LiiGoonie]

Where did u purchase intercooler from

[@CharmleysChopShop]

Stock fuel pump enough for one of these torquestorm chargers? I have 50lb gm flex injectors. Stock beside cam and longtubes. 5.3 pump gas on my truck

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Commonly they are only good for 400rwhp. I would install a pump. For instance even just a Walbro 255lph should get you there. Or any of the 340’s. They are only $90-100

[@CharmleysChopShop]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars my issue is when you put bigger pumps in these trucks (99-06) you're get rid of the factory venturi system, that fills up the bucket. So people cut/drill holes in the bucket. I dont like that..because what if i get stuck under a 1/4 tank or something then i have to worry..do you have any insight on this?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@CharmleysChopShop I agree. If you are careful any of the sub 400’s can fit without that being an issue. But I agree. I put a 470 in my truck and it has to be over 1/4

[@CharmleysChopShop]

Thanks for the info. Maybe ill try a 255 or 340 then

[@codydertinger7404]

Racetronix makes a nice setup factory drop in 420lph I do believe i just done one on my 06 silverado thats magnacharged

[@JMiller317]

This is the setup that I was looking to do on my 5.3 s10 with a th400 with a brake. 243 heads, 5.3, th400, e85 but i am looking to run 9's. Not sure if the torqstorm will be able to make that type of power to get me there.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Weight dependent it dosent take a ton of power to go 9’s. For instance our white fox body runs 9.49@140 with 530rwhp and weighs 2900lbs. Obviously a blanket statement. But shouldn’t be difficult

[@JMiller317]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars What power did this truck make? It is a perfect setup.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

How's that Torqstorm for a stock 5.3? I have an 03 GMC Envoy with the aluminum 5.3 LM4. Completely stock. I have dreams of adding forced induction and doing a 4L80 swap.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

They are awesome units.

[@steventaylor5260]

I see you are using the stock MAF sensor set up for blow through, I am putting together a ls 6.0 boost ready engine for a 04 Silverado 2wd rcsb and I want to use my MAF or aftermarket performance maf using a Huron turbo kit with a 78/75 turbo. any chance you guys can help me with a base tune. If you think one of your tuners can help me I will call your shop.

[@clpz2k775]

How much boost were you getting out of it?

[@williamadams1979]

Hey man my torqstorm kit will be coming in in a week or so but I was going to ask about the mass air flow sensor. Is that a stock one ? And do I need to put it in the same spot you have it on this truck in the video?. I have a 2000 Silverado 5.3 it's a 4x4 prerunner . Thank you

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

You can do it however you’d like honestly. Consult your tuner for sure and their preference.

[@williamadams1979]

Did you use the stock mass air flow meter?I don't really know anything about that part, dont know any tuners right now, haven't found one yet here in arkansas. I'm a fabricator, dont know anything about the tuneing part. Did you use the stock mass air flow meter? I want to get it all put together and fabed up and ready for someone to tune it.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@williamadams1979 I did. Many people would choose to tune it in speed density. That’s why I mentioned to get with and source the individual that will to see their preference.

[@scottmotley4074]

I’ve been looking at getting a torque storm for my crew cab. What intercooler did you use?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

One of the mid size Mishimoto coolers.

[@jhill2042]

Did you pull the pistons and gap the rings.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@jhill2042 no sir. I am did not. They’ll take quite a bit without.

[@stuff8721]

Can a 4l60e with 60k miles handle it? I have an 01 suburban that just has headers, custom exhaust, electric fans and underdrive pulleys. It’s already tuned and can be updated. Thinking about buying this kit.

[@cantducknoslug]

won’t last for long

[@evanjarvi406]

Better watch out for the Otsego county sheriff on your "test drive"...looks like badass fun truck,80e trans?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

4l60e. We don’t like 80’s around here! Lol

[@GhostCider]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars Why do you prefer the 4l60e? I thought everybody liked 80s more than the 4l60e. I say this as a guy thinking of swapping from a built 4l60e to a built 80.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@GhostCider the gearing for 30-500whp combos suck. 2.48 first vs 3.06 really slows them down. 35-40lbs heavier. Os swap. Crossmember. Yoke/driveshaft. Just all negatives. From experience of 100’s and 100’s. I wouldn’t put one in my own vehicle unless it was an 850-1,200hp combo. My red truck makes 770-780 rwhp on my 60e from rpm. 4 seasons on it, running 10’s in the 1/4 n/a, roll racing spraying a 200 shot. All with a 600rwhp 12.7:1 408ci.

[@sylvestervannorman8409]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌address

[@JohnDOE-ho3ht]

I only got 130hp out of my TorqStorm on my 6.0 LS. Kind me of disappointed. Still fun though.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

They sell pullies for more boost!

[@kountryquads9475]

You seem very knowledgeable about this. I have a 2004 Chevy 2500hd with 6.0 it has a torque cam and headers. I daily it as a work truck. Would a torque storm still be safe for working the truck plowing and towing?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Absolutely. It’s a nice little Belt driven centrifugal. It makes boost by rpm. So it won’t work or labor until it’s higher in the rpm band.

[@dcrazypaisa7600]

How much is the total of that ?🔥

[@cwb123193]

I'm looking at getting one of these superchargers for my truck what pulley did you guys use.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

I can’t remember off the top of my head. Believe it was 3.250

[@cwb123193]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars awesome anything you would recommend to do different if someone else did it?

[@cwb123193]

How much boost are you seeing with this set up?

[@nathanzittle3822]

So I have a 2005 LM7 with 166K on it paired to a 4L60E, its a RCLB. How much did it cost to add the modifications listed?

[@HooisHootie]

I’m not for sure but If you buy all the parts and do it yourself probably around 10k. Add a couple grand to that for a professional shop to install. I have an 07 1500 full exhaust 5.3 and heads/cam with a 3k stall and tuned. I paid a shop 4K for everything. So if you add up the blower and everything else to a build like that it’ll probably be around 10-15k? And that 4l60e has to be built to hold the power so that’ll be another bill.

[@1hunda100]

How much all that cost

[@Pitman556]

He has a parts list in the bottom of the video. I'd say atleast 7500 in parts plus you need to know how to diy.

[@refresher1000]

Total cost to the customer all in on this build?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

I think this was around $20k for everything. Parts and labor.

[@refresher1000]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars Alright sounds pretty close to what I was thinking about to 15k mine isn’t all the way there yet but was looking at that torque storm seems like a good unit I have about 9k in mine so far with heads,cam Dod delete, long tubes full true dual exhaust, tranny upgrade with FTI 2800 stall, Eaton truetrac rear diff with new bearings driveshaft and yoke upgrades from strange. Ready to go forced now with fueling upgrades to come. Needing brake upgrades and cal tracks to finish it up. Reverse leveled didn’t want it to low it’s a daily for me.

[@HondaHoarder]

What’s the specs on the intercooler?

[@bradcolman3221]

what size wheels and tires are those?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

20x10’s 275/45/20

[@trillbrown4094]

Hey guys, what piping kit did yall use

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

We didn’t use a kit. Just random pieces welded or coupled together.

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@trillbrown4094 thank you sir! We are going to kick it up a notch!

[@trentdawg2832]

What size?? 2.5”/3”……

[@jankycustoms6089]

Would I have to gap the rings with this

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

We did not in this. Chances are if you have a few miles on there. They’ll be pre gapped. A smidge. Usually 6-700hp with a competent tuner isn’t necessary to gap either way

[@jankycustoms6089]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars cool thanks ive gotten most of my performance inspiration from your channel.

[@JNanez72]

Makes me wonder how much it'll open up the 4.8 🤔 hmm

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Made 174 more rwhp on here!

[@JNanez72]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars dang that's awesome

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@JNanez72 363rwhp on motor just the cam and 243 heads. Then 537 with the blower dialed in

[@JNanez72]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars I want to stick with the 4.8 and make it a serious motor...

[@brandonsorensen574]

Does this have a 4l80?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Ewww. No! Rpm level 6 4l60e

[@johnbehneman1546]

SUGGESTION: CK MAGAZINE.

[@kevinjozwiak5696]

1:47 Three on the 🌲 😆😆

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

Haha yea. That was with the stock trans. It wouldn’t make a shift on our first test drive. So had to wait a couple months for the rpm. Now it’s a beast.

[@stoltzstandards5911]

With the cam too it only dynod that much?

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

It only made 360 n/a. Exhaust. Cam. 243’s. Stock truck intake and 78mm throttle. If I’m not wrong. That was the highest gen 3 intake/throttle Dyno numbers on my Dyno in two years. So in 7 psi it picked up 174rwhp. Which is a 50% gain. That’s good lol

[@stoltzstandards5911]

@@NorthernPerformanceCars ah that makes sense what do you think it's pushing at the crank and can you up the boost on the torquestorm at all for more power

[@NorthernPerformanceCars]

@@stoltzstandards5911 yea. We sure could turn it up. We would just need a smaller supercharger pulley on it. I’m assuming sometime in the spring the owner will be back for some e85 and a pulley change.