i dont want to sound like a jerk by any means. but if 300 dollars scares you, and you want 450 hp, i dont think you have any idea what your getting yourself into. trust me, ive been there

and 450 on a stock auto is just not even realistic. with mild injectors i ripped my auto apart in like 2 days, literally. thats why i now run the 5 speed

 

money is "very" short right now. i am taking baby steps in this build. 450-500 hp total this is going to take 4-5 years maybe

ok whats needed (size turbo, injectors, etc) then what should i put in the tranny. so i get a general idea about the cost, because yall know a heck of a lot more then i do with diesels.
the truck is going to be a daily driver with some track use might do a 10psi boost launch. thanks so much for the help,
this is going to take a long time but its going to be done right the first time

 

300 bucks for a Tc is right in my price range

 

Can anybody tell me total cost to get to 550hp
I know prices vary but average range of cost

 

That depends a lot on what your wanting to do with the truck. Is it going to be your dd?

 

yes it will be a dd. with some strip use. i want mostly to get milage with a set up

 

You can get a reliable 500hp for around $3k-$4k. Also keep in mind you'll have to spend about the same building your trans to take it.

 

would a billet triple and vb and input shaft do the trick i am just saying

 

A full rebuild would be best, that's only another $600 or so. I say "only" as in compared to the price of the total build .

 

ya, i don't plan on this build any time soon because of how short my cash flow is. and i got a little money saved for repairs if some thing breaks on it. i am trying to see about a good setup that wont be a smokey mess might get a single turbo and a water meth system. also

this might take about 2-3years depending on cash flow