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Since I am disappointed that Chevy isn't offering the red hot color in the LTZ this year and the RST cannot be ordered with the 6.2L engine...

 

I am very close to ordering an RST in Red Hot with the 5.3L and the Max Tow package.

 

Does anyone know of a shop working on a supercharger kit for the 2019 5.3L yet?  Roush has a supercharger for the 2019 Ford V8 that takes it to 600hp.

 

I'd be happy with 500 out of a supercharged 5.3 if I can get it.

 

Anyone hear any rumors?

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Billet Bowtie
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Tuning is not available for the 19s yet. So no supercharger options. My last two trucks have been 5.3s with a supercharger. One with 3.73s and the other with 4.10 gears. I will say my 19 High Country

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You have no idea how quick they (GM) are to void your warranty for something as benign as a catch can.  So, it boggles my mind why they get so uptight about tuning.   Also, that callaway tru

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I agree it will be expensive , I wouldn't go that route but it is an option. If you can find a 3k supercharger let me know because I will buy one asap even with tuning not available right now. I am co

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Since people always ask for evidence of a claim.  Here is a link to a video about one of the new Roush Ford F-150s.  This video shows a 725hp one.  But, when I looked around at Ford dealer websites that have Roush trucks, I didn't see a 725hp one for sale, only the 600hp ones.

 

 

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As cool as this is...  I just cannot buy a Ford...  Can't do it...

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Tuning is not available for the 19s yet. So no supercharger options. My last two trucks have been 5.3s with a supercharger. One with 3.73s and the other with 4.10 gears. I will say my 19 High Country with the 6.2 and 10 speed is pretty impressive. If you can live with a different color I would suggest go test drive a 6.2.

 

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5 hours ago, JR09country said:

https://www.callawaycars.com/homepage/cars/callaway-c19-sporttruck/



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I have a sneaking suspicion that if you call them they will tell you the kit will be available once tunes are available....

 

The manufacturers are getting down right pesky with the ability to tune. My understanding is that GM threatened legal action with a few major tuning manufacturers for the ZR1.....

 

The manufacturers act as if we dont even own these cars we've purchased anymore... Im a huge fan of the right to repair and right to modify movements.

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You have no idea how quick they (GM) are to void your warranty for something as benign as a catch can.  So, it boggles my mind why they get so uptight about tuning.

 

Also, that callaway truck, no way it will be $40k like the Roush truck.  Probably at least $60k.  No thanks.  I just want a supercharger kit for around $3k that I can install with full length headers and a tune.

 

Then I'll be happy.  :-)

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You have no idea how quick they (GM) are to void your warranty for something as benign as a catch can.  So, it boggles my mind why they get so uptight about tuning.
 
Also, that callaway truck, no way it will be $40k like the Roush truck.  Probably at least $60k.  No thanks.  I just want a supercharger kit for around $3k that I can install with full length headers and a tune.
 
Then I'll be happy.  :-)
I agree it will be expensive , I wouldn't go that route but it is an option. If you can find a 3k supercharger let me know because I will buy one asap even with tuning not available right now. I am confident that you won't find anything that cheap even going the lt4 route. It would be awesome though.

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On 3/10/2019 at 7:53 PM, Billet Bowtie said:

Tuning is not available for the 19s yet. So no supercharger options. My last two trucks have been 5.3s with a supercharged one with 3.73s and the other 4.10s. I will say my 19 High Country with the 6.2 and 10 speed is pretty impressive. If you can live with a different color I would suggest go test drive a 6.2.

 

I have to agree with you, I bought the 19 LTZ with the 6.2 \ 10 and I can't imagine ever needing more, ever.   It's very impressive.   If I needed more I would get a sports car, this thing has tons of power. 

 

How much quicker \ impressive was the supercharged 5.3 over your 6.2?  Night and day, barely noticeable or not worth the hassle?  I'm just curious. 

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27 minutes ago, Smitty said:

I have to agree with you, I bought the 19 LTZ with the 6.2 \ 10 and I can't imagine ever needing more, ever.   It's very impressive.   If I needed more I would get a sports car, this thing has tons of power. 

 

How much quicker \ impressive was the supercharged 5.3 over your 6.2?  Night and day, barely noticeable or not worth the hassle?  I'm just curious. 

Because of the gearing in the 10 speed I feel my 6.2 would run 0 to 60 with the 5.3 that was supercharged. The half throttle torque is also similar. Wot throttle the supercharged motor definitely takes over. My supercharged 5.3 was pushing at least another 100 hp over my 6.2 but the gearing of the 10 speed is what makes the 6.2 feel so strong.

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Well, to some it may not be worth the hassle.  But, I want the color I want.  Why 'settle' when you are spending in excess of $40k for a new truck?  And as far as getting a sports car, I have one:  a 2018 ZL1 Camaro with 6 speed manual.

 

I just like the idea of having my truck match my car, color wise, when I am towing it to a track day.  So, if I cannot get a Red Hot colored Silverado in LTZ or High Country trim, my next best bet is to get an RST with the biggest motor available, then supercharge it.

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2 hours ago, steveved said:

Well, to some it may not be worth the hassle.  But, I want the color I want.  Why 'settle' when you are spending in excess of $40k for a new truck?  And as far as getting a sports car, I have one:  a 2018 ZL1 Camaro with 6 speed manual.

 

I just like the idea of having my truck match my car, color wise, when I am towing it to a track day.  So, if I cannot get a Red Hot colored Silverado in LTZ or High Country trim, my next best bet is to get an RST with the biggest motor available, then supercharge it.

Can't argue with that. I dig the red hot. I have a torch red C7. Hopefully it wont be to long before tuning is available then a supercharger would be a option.

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So.. Why not get your LTZ/ high country in the 6.2 and have your truck painted the Red Hot Red?

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30 minutes ago, Z71RST said:

So.. Why not get your LTZ/ high country in the 6.2 and have your truck painted the Red Hot Red?

Probably get the truck painted red cheaper than a supercharger.  

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11 minutes ago, bshort said:

Probably get the truck painted red cheaper than a supercharger.  

My thoughts exactly. Seems like a much simpler solution to this small inconvenience.

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