turbo kits
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turbo kits
ok im a big boost fan. i had a big turbo camaro ss, and i loved the way it ran. if i had to i could drive it daily and take it to the track and beat *** with it. the motor from that camaro is still good, so im planing on putting it in my new project. im unsure of how i want the setup to be like. my camaro was a single turbo and it would spool as fast as i needed it.
now ive looked at a few kits, sts, aps,tti, hinson. if im missing a company plz lmk. im not a fan of the sts's, idk but something about that much pipeing and oil lines makes me on the edge.
The tti's and aps's kits looks good untill i get to the cold pipes i dont like how they come through the innerfenders/wheel well area.
The hinson kit has really cought my eye. it is a front mount which i like, but the heat worries me. and im not sure how i like the water to air intercooler tho.
my question is what kits have you guys used, and whats the like and unlikes about them
now ive looked at a few kits, sts, aps,tti, hinson. if im missing a company plz lmk. im not a fan of the sts's, idk but something about that much pipeing and oil lines makes me on the edge.
The tti's and aps's kits looks good untill i get to the cold pipes i dont like how they come through the innerfenders/wheel well area.
The hinson kit has really cought my eye. it is a front mount which i like, but the heat worries me. and im not sure how i like the water to air intercooler tho.
my question is what kits have you guys used, and whats the like and unlikes about them
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Likes - Reliability (no belt issues), performance, sound (turbos just sound badarse), and adjustability (I can turn the boost up/down at the flick of a switch).
Cons - Hrm, I don't have any real bitches with the kit. I've heard installation is a bit involved, but I didn't care as I had a pro install mine. Some people in hot climates (FL) have reported heat issues where they ended up adding additional fans, hood changes, and so on. I live in the Mid West and haven't experienced such issues.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago IL
I plan on copying the kit from unleashed performances single c5 build. I think their rwhp #'s are a little off, but i like how the kits placed. Im gathering parts now for the build. Car already makes 420 at the tire so I'll have a little more fun with that
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Melting Slicks
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From: Erwin, NC
i've heard of heat issues, but i shouldn't have any. i have a tigershark front bumper (increased airflow), an ACP Stinger hood (increased airflow/designed for PTK kit) and a Ron Davis Radiator. i highly doubt i'll have heat issues
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Melting Slicks
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From: EARTH
I made my own single turbo kit made 670rwhp 625rwtq with only 11psi and 13 deg of timing 10.9 A/F on 91octane Setup will easily make 800+rwhp with more boost. 
Now I'm thinking about going 427ci LSX GT91 for 1300+rwhp
Now I'm thinking about going 427ci LSX GT91 for 1300+rwhp
Racer
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From: Villa Park ca
Most turbo kits are 80% plumbing....and the best way to do that is onsite fabrication. Then it just components..turbo, BOV, and WG
UV has a really good concept which is supported by the advance in turbo technology.....quick spool! and oil-less.
http://www.unleashed-performance.com...bo-c5-project/
I love the "catback" or mid/rear mount designs....easier fab, easier to install, maintain, etc. It separates the heat sources too....engine, trans, and turbo......Most "good" muffler shops can fab a mid/rear mount design.
A lot of japanese guys in my area (SoCal) have moved to this design(rear mount) as well. Its more of a "bolt on" design that can be removed quickly for smog(which is important for me)........or thrown on to another car. The all swear by that oil-less Comp CT43.....
Another thing they are doing is eliminating the intercooler. Because the air from the turbo gets cooled while its traveling from the rear. I did see one with an inline intercooler, looked like a 4 foot long cat with ram air fins on the bottom......but they said it didn't really help as much as they thought it would.
UV has a really good concept which is supported by the advance in turbo technology.....quick spool! and oil-less.
http://www.unleashed-performance.com...bo-c5-project/
I love the "catback" or mid/rear mount designs....easier fab, easier to install, maintain, etc. It separates the heat sources too....engine, trans, and turbo......Most "good" muffler shops can fab a mid/rear mount design.
A lot of japanese guys in my area (SoCal) have moved to this design(rear mount) as well. Its more of a "bolt on" design that can be removed quickly for smog(which is important for me)........or thrown on to another car. The all swear by that oil-less Comp CT43.....
Another thing they are doing is eliminating the intercooler. Because the air from the turbo gets cooled while its traveling from the rear. I did see one with an inline intercooler, looked like a 4 foot long cat with ram air fins on the bottom......but they said it didn't really help as much as they thought it would.
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From: cortland n.y
Well purchased the car with 408 with ls3 heads and epp blower cam t76 turbonetics Turbo. It will be dyno tuned
next month at new era
performance. Hope to make 700ish. Just finishing some changes I wanted to make.
next month at new era
performance. Hope to make 700ish. Just finishing some changes I wanted to make.
