STS TT opinions?
Melting Slicks
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From: LAS VEGAS NV
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by Scubanme
Sheesh! If I could ever get a 60 ft. time under 1.9 sec. I would be thrilled. That's a great 60 ft. time.
Scubanme,
how much boost are you running?
thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno Ca
Originally Posted by Rich Z
So, those of you who have installed this STS system, what kind of hours are we talking about for the install? I've heard it is pretty straight forward, but one guy quotes 14 to 18 hours and another saying 10 to 12. Since I will have to pay someone by the hour for the install, I want to know what I will be looking at as for as $$ are concerned.
Someone also mentioned concern about the blowers and plumbing being exposed to the elements rather then tucked up under the hood. Is this an issue? What is the plumbing made out of? Yes, I do drive my Z in the rain when I need to go somewhere and sunny Florida, isn't quite so sunny, so will this be a problem?
Someone also mentioned concern about the blowers and plumbing being exposed to the elements rather then tucked up under the hood. Is this an issue? What is the plumbing made out of? Yes, I do drive my Z in the rain when I need to go somewhere and sunny Florida, isn't quite so sunny, so will this be a problem?
Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno Ca
Originally Posted by Rich Z
Yeah, i've seen some photos of some of the TT installs with the units under the hood and it looks like even checking a spark plug would be a major operation.
STS is checking with the closest installer they could find to get a bottom line price for me. Supposed to get back to me today after they hear back from the installer about their price on the work.
I have to say that STS does appear to be going the extra mile for me with this. Normally companies will just give you a few names and maybe addresses and it is up to you to contact them to negotiate pricing.
Oh well, we'll see......
STS is checking with the closest installer they could find to get a bottom line price for me. Supposed to get back to me today after they hear back from the installer about their price on the work.
I have to say that STS does appear to be going the extra mile for me with this. Normally companies will just give you a few names and maybe addresses and it is up to you to contact them to negotiate pricing.
Oh well, we'll see......
running 8 lbs. now and it's a hug difference. I'm running the stock bottom end so I won't go any higher, so far I have about 7,000 miles with no problems with that boost level. When I only had 1 waste gate, it was boost creeping up to 10 psi, but I was on a fat rich tune and it ran really great! It seems with this kit, the first 6 psi's don't work well, after 6.5 psi and the car really starts to come alive. I drive this car everyday and run it at the strip every now and then and it's been reliable except for a couple of minor issues, such as airbridge, valve springs and exhaust gaskets failure between the manifuld and h-pipe.
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From: California
Originally Posted by Scubanme
I would get the upgraded larger injectors and make sure to get a BOV with the kit...oh yeah, it better have 2 waste gates. I'm telling you from experience. I ran the 5 psi factory setting and I didn't like it at all.
running 8 lbs. now and it's a hug difference. I'm running the stock bottom end so I won't go any higher, so far I have about 7,000 miles with no problems with that boost level. When I only had 1 waste gate, it was boost creeping up to 10 psi, but I was on a fat rich tune and it ran really great! It seems with this kit, the first 6 psi's don't work well, after 6.5 psi and the car really starts to come alive. I drive this car everyday and run it at the strip every now and then and it's been reliable except for a couple of minor issues, such as airbridge, valve springs and exhaust gaskets failure between the manifuld and h-pipe.
You'll like STS's customer service/care, nobody beats it.
How did you hook up dual controllers? Same dial?
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From: Long Island NY
Originally Posted by TTZ06
I've been running 10psi for recently with no problems. (OMG what a difference a boostdial makes)
You'll like STS's customer service/care, nobody beats it.
How did you hook up dual controllers? Same dial?
You'll like STS's customer service/care, nobody beats it.
How did you hook up dual controllers? Same dial?
TTZ06, which turbos do you have?
Jim
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From: California
Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
It helps having the higher psi. as it allows the turbo's to enter their efficency range.
I am running over ten psi. on my 427 STS TT on CA 91.
I do have meth..
I am running over ten psi. on my 427 STS TT on CA 91.
I do have meth..
what are your cam specs?
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Originally Posted by TTZ06
Are you glad you went 427. I think I just settled on a stroked ls2.
what are your cam specs?
what are your cam specs?
I have a lot of road race reliable torque accross the board which is exactly what I wanted. So the answer is yes.
The cam was designed by Rick at Synergy. I believe it is his sixth of seven STS cam design alone. He also talks to Dave & Julio at Cartek fairly often. I have an idea of the spec's, but I personally do not know the exact spec's.
Last edited by #001 2001 Z06; Oct 3, 2006 at 04:35 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno Ca
Originally Posted by TTZ06
I've been running 10psi for recently with no problems. (OMG what a difference a boostdial makes)
You'll like STS's customer service/care, nobody beats it.
How did you hook up dual controllers? Same dial?
You'll like STS's customer service/care, nobody beats it.
How did you hook up dual controllers? Same dial?
Melting Slicks
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From: LAS VEGAS NV
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by TTZ06
Are you glad you went 427. I think I just settled on a stroked ls2.
what are your cam specs?
what are your cam specs?
do you have 1/4 mile times yet? and if so how much boost on that run..
also any Dyno numbers?
I have the LS2 402 with heads and turbo cam (226/220 ls115) right now( dyno numbers are 417whp and 425 trq 9.4 to 1 CR ), as soon as i get 1000 miles on the new engine , Synergy will be installing my STS kit.. looking to run 12 psi ( anything less than 700 rwhp is a big dissapointment)
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From: California
Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
I have a lot of road race reliable torque accross the board which is exactly what I wanted. So the answer is yes.
The cam was designed by Rick at Synergy. I believe it is his sixth of seven STS cam design alone. He also talks to Dave & Julio at Cartek fairly often. I have an idea of the spec's, but I personally do not know the exact spec's.
The cam was designed by Rick at Synergy. I believe it is his sixth of seven STS cam design alone. He also talks to Dave & Julio at Cartek fairly often. I have an idea of the spec's, but I personally do not know the exact spec's.
232/236, .578/.575 - 112 LSA
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From: California
Originally Posted by vegasredz062
TTZ06,
do you have 1/4 mile times yet? and if so how much boost on that run..
also any Dyno numbers?
I have the LS2 402 with heads and turbo cam (226/220 ls115) right now( dyno numbers are 417whp and 425 trq 9.4 to 1 CR ), as soon as i get 1000 miles on the new engine , Synergy will be installing my STS kit.. looking to run 12 psi ( anything less than 700 rwhp is a big dissapointment)
do you have 1/4 mile times yet? and if so how much boost on that run..
also any Dyno numbers?
I have the LS2 402 with heads and turbo cam (226/220 ls115) right now( dyno numbers are 417whp and 425 trq 9.4 to 1 CR ), as soon as i get 1000 miles on the new engine , Synergy will be installing my STS kit.. looking to run 12 psi ( anything less than 700 rwhp is a big dissapointment)
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From: California
Originally Posted by Scubanme
I was running 10 PSI for a couple of days and the difference was amazing. Much faster than 8psi. 5 psi felt like nothing. I don't have dual controllers, I have both wastegates hooked to one controller and it works very well. T-fitting in vacumm line.
