Twin turbo setup
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Melting Slicks
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Twin turbo setup
I was thinking about an sts twin turbo kit on my 99 vette that has 40k miles on it and a head and cam package. i know i would need a new cam for boost but would the car need forged parts if i dont go over 7 pounds of boost? would it be a good daily driver? and last how much power would be expected with a twin turbo kit (7 pounds of boost) patriot performance heads, boost cam, full exhaust, cai, ls6 intake and a good tune?
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I was thinking about an sts twin turbo kit on my 99 vette that has 40k miles on it and a head and cam package. i know i would need a new cam for boost but would the car need forged parts if i dont go over 7 pounds of boost? would it be a good daily driver? and last how much power would be expected with a twin turbo kit (7 pounds of boost) patriot performance heads, boost cam, full exhaust, cai, ls6 intake and a good tune?
I would get the bottom end forged and all the rest you mentioned. I believe 7 lbs is ok, but to be safe I would do everything right the first time. Power, well that will depend on your car and the tuner. Good Luck!
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Melting Slicks
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you're fine on stock stuff at 7 pounds.........now if you want 14? then worry bout forged.
hit the fi section of C5 if you want the knowledge.
hit the fi section of C5 if you want the knowledge.
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You said head/cam package. Did the new heads raise the compression ratio at all?? If so, I'd be extremely cautious.
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Have a long talk with the people at STS too. They probably know a thing or two about the deal. 
