Hinson C5 Single Turbo Kit
#1
Hinson C5 Single Turbo Kit
I can't find a lot of info on this kit. Is anybody using it, and if so, do you like it? Just looking for some feedback. I would really like to go single turbo on my C5.
#2
Melting Slicks
I have one, probably the only running one from I've found. Info is rare/non existent , so I'm doing it for science. started tuning yesterday, made 455whp/520tq @3750 rpm @7psi. I'll take her all the way after I figure out my misfire.
only progress pics is on my instagram
https://instagram.com/soflaz06/
only progress pics is on my instagram
https://instagram.com/soflaz06/
#3
Ive got one here in the garage. Had to buy it in steps pretty much. Found the hot side/cold side piping with a big front mount setup, wastegate and bov, then a turbonetics TC78, and a ungodly amount of AN fittings and hoses lol, canton coolant reservoir, Lots of little stuff to get it up and going when you buy it this way but on mock up it looks amazing. Should be a fun little street car setup.
I found a TT setup i want so if you want a hinson kit lol, i think i know a guy with one haha.
I found a TT setup i want so if you want a hinson kit lol, i think i know a guy with one haha.
#4
I wonder why they never caught on? A big single on these cars would make for a pretty crazy ride. Everybody wants twins though I guess. I was excited when they introduced it, then I sold my car. Now that I'm back in a Corvette it's about where I left off. You can only buy the hot/cold side on their site also. No complete kit.
#5
Melting Slicks
I wonder why they never caught on? A big single on these cars would make for a pretty crazy ride. Everybody wants twins though I guess. I was excited when they introduced it, then I sold my car. Now that I'm back in a Corvette it's about where I left off. You can only buy the hot/cold side on their site also. No complete kit.
so the competition such as UPP twin turbo kit, all they have to do, and give feedback, and customer support, and take all of Hinsons market.
hell, they even have videos on youtube about how to install it.
all said and done, and blindly taking the plunge with this Hinson kit, I currently like everything about it and think I found the perfect street recipe for a stock motor car.
I'm still tuning but making progress
#6
I had one and tried to put it on. You essentially have to fab so many things that I gave up and went big spray. If you want a turbo kit for your c5 I strongly suggest custom or UPP.
The local C5Z here did a rear mount custom, wrapped correctly, with correctly sized turbo/piping and was making 800+whp with GREAT spool up on a stock 5.3.
The local C5Z here did a rear mount custom, wrapped correctly, with correctly sized turbo/piping and was making 800+whp with GREAT spool up on a stock 5.3.
#7
Melting Slicks
but it describe how responsive it is,
lag is near non existent, feel N/A plus 200hp. hit pretty close to my nitrous setup minus the bottle refills
lag is near non existent, feel N/A plus 200hp. hit pretty close to my nitrous setup minus the bottle refills
Last edited by FourG63 97GST; 09-13-2015 at 03:10 PM.
#8
Le Mans Master
#12
Melting Slicks
stopped dyno tuning at 615whp/576tq @7-8psi, 13* timing
will be street tuned from here on. it's pretty fun to drive, it quieter, perfect powerband, and makes great noises
I am going to vent the hood though, have to do some heat management for my liking.
will be street tuned from here on. it's pretty fun to drive, it quieter, perfect powerband, and makes great noises
I am going to vent the hood though, have to do some heat management for my liking.
#13
Can you still order the Hinson Hot Side parts? I wasn't sure because it's sort of old.
I've have a built 5.3L for 1000hp that Ive been running an ECS blower on but I have belt issues and im sick of it. I like this Hinson kit because you can basically use the charge pipes and intercooler from the supercharger kit.
Love the build man. that's exactly what I want!
I've have a built 5.3L for 1000hp that Ive been running an ECS blower on but I have belt issues and im sick of it. I like this Hinson kit because you can basically use the charge pipes and intercooler from the supercharger kit.
Love the build man. that's exactly what I want!
#14
I have one, probably the only running one from I've found. Info is rare/non existent , so I'm doing it for science. started tuning yesterday, made 455whp/520tq @3750 rpm @7psi. I'll take her all the way after I figure out my misfire.
R&D V1.005 - YouTube
only progress pics is on my instagram
https://instagram.com/soflaz06/
R&D V1.005 - YouTube
only progress pics is on my instagram
https://instagram.com/soflaz06/