Twin Turbo Package
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Racer
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From: Kuwait
Twin Turbo Package
Hi Bros,
I need your help for going a step from LPE616 package to a Twin Turbo, I was thinking of doing Supercharger but many people disagree and to go for the Twin Turbo, now I need you experience bros to help me is it right to go for the Twin Turbo ? what is the best I know there is STS and APS and more but since I don`t have that much experience I need your help .
My current setup : LPE 616 : 525rwhp/485trq
I`m leaving In Kuwait which means HOT weather in the Summer .. about 55C could be more ! but I`m not using the car daily but I wish to keep it for daily use . really need your help, comments, recommendations.
thnx in advance
I need your help for going a step from LPE616 package to a Twin Turbo, I was thinking of doing Supercharger but many people disagree and to go for the Twin Turbo, now I need you experience bros to help me is it right to go for the Twin Turbo ? what is the best I know there is STS and APS and more but since I don`t have that much experience I need your help .
My current setup : LPE 616 : 525rwhp/485trq
I`m leaving In Kuwait which means HOT weather in the Summer .. about 55C could be more ! but I`m not using the car daily but I wish to keep it for daily use . really need your help, comments, recommendations.
thnx in advance
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: USA
i would rather have the A&A kit and take the left over money and buy a cam and exhaust and blow the turbo kit car away. thats what i did lol. i love the power. feels great. drives great. look into the A&A kit or the ECS kit. both great kits. i went with A&A kit just because i was on the west coast.
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Racer
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From: Kuwait
i would rather have the A&A kit and take the left over money and buy a cam and exhaust and blow the turbo kit car away. thats what i did lol. i love the power. feels great. drives great. look into the A&A kit or the ECS kit. both great kits. i went with A&A kit just because i was on the west coast.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Ohio
Ok, here's the deal, any BIG power forced induction kit "CAN" run hotter if not built correctly. You are going to just need to determine what you really want.
Also think about the issues of each kit and who or how you will get them fixed. Since you are in another country, just running down to the shop isn't going to be an option.
What are you goals?
How much power do you really want to have?
How much are you wanting to drive the car?
Will you want to run the AC much?
All of the kits SC and TT are made to work on a stock motor with no issues, but after you build a motor things change. If you want to run on E85 you will be able to keep the car running cooler as well.
The people that will tell you SC is faster or TT is faster are all just giving options, Facts are your budget will determine what will go as fast as you want. Keep in mind that SC cars often have Belt slip issues if you don't get the upgraded pulleys and belts.
Also think about the issues of each kit and who or how you will get them fixed. Since you are in another country, just running down to the shop isn't going to be an option.
What are you goals?
How much power do you really want to have?
How much are you wanting to drive the car?
Will you want to run the AC much?
All of the kits SC and TT are made to work on a stock motor with no issues, but after you build a motor things change. If you want to run on E85 you will be able to keep the car running cooler as well.
The people that will tell you SC is faster or TT is faster are all just giving options, Facts are your budget will determine what will go as fast as you want. Keep in mind that SC cars often have Belt slip issues if you don't get the upgraded pulleys and belts.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 348
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From: Kuwait
Ok, here's the deal, any BIG power forced induction kit "CAN" run hotter if not built correctly. You are going to just need to determine what you really want.
Also think about the issues of each kit and who or how you will get them fixed. Since you are in another country, just running down to the shop isn't going to be an option.
What are you goals?
How much power do you really want to have?
How much are you wanting to drive the car?
Will you want to run the AC much?
All of the kits SC and TT are made to work on a stock motor with no issues, but after you build a motor things change. If you want to run on E85 you will be able to keep the car running cooler as well.
The people that will tell you SC is faster or TT is faster are all just giving options, Facts are your budget will determine what will go as fast as you want. Keep in mind that SC cars often have Belt slip issues if you don't get the upgraded pulleys and belts.
Also think about the issues of each kit and who or how you will get them fixed. Since you are in another country, just running down to the shop isn't going to be an option.
What are you goals?
How much power do you really want to have?
How much are you wanting to drive the car?
Will you want to run the AC much?
All of the kits SC and TT are made to work on a stock motor with no issues, but after you build a motor things change. If you want to run on E85 you will be able to keep the car running cooler as well.
The people that will tell you SC is faster or TT is faster are all just giving options, Facts are your budget will determine what will go as fast as you want. Keep in mind that SC cars often have Belt slip issues if you don't get the upgraded pulleys and belts.
I`m driving the car on week ends and sometimes in week days ... its my second car
AC is a must here
* I have one good guy who installed APS package for C5 ZO6 before.
* I Love my Idle ... can`t keep it ? or I have to remove the CAM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Ohio
You may need a "different" cam but can still keep the cam sound. My TT Z06 never gets over 173 degrees and can be daily driven and has a cool idle.
If you are just trying to spend 15-18k then you will have to go SC since you will spend close to 15k on just the TT kit alone.
If you are just trying to spend 15-18k then you will have to go SC since you will spend close to 15k on just the TT kit alone.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Kuwait
You may need a "different" cam but can still keep the cam sound. My TT Z06 never gets over 173 degrees and can be daily driven and has a cool idle.
If you are just trying to spend 15-18k then you will have to go SC since you will spend close to 15k on just the TT kit alone.
If you are just trying to spend 15-18k then you will have to go SC since you will spend close to 15k on just the TT kit alone.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Ohio
LSX 434 with Custom modified APS kit by IPS Motorsports
Auto conversion
E85 Conversion
Custom IPS Motorsports Fuel system built to support 2000rwhp
Car has dyno'd over 1000rwhp and will dyno much more this week once we are done with final tuning of the upgrades.
I have had the car since 2007, my build is definately not in the 15-18k range
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Former Vendor
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From: Dallas Texas
if you expect over 1000 rwhp, look to spend 50-75k.
650 rwhp can be done under 20k
750 under 30K
Then there is a no-mans land from 750-1000. fuel system, engine upgrades, etc
The nice thing with a turbo kit is, you can produce 600-1100+ HP with the click of a button and the right fuel in the gas tank and supporting mods
650 rwhp can be done under 20k
750 under 30K
Then there is a no-mans land from 750-1000. fuel system, engine upgrades, etc
The nice thing with a turbo kit is, you can produce 600-1100+ HP with the click of a button and the right fuel in the gas tank and supporting mods
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Kuwait
if you expect over 1000 rwhp, look to spend 50-75k.
650 rwhp can be done under 20k
750 under 30K
Then there is a no-mans land from 750-1000. fuel system, engine upgrades, etc
The nice thing with a turbo kit is, you can produce 600-1100+ HP with the click of a button and the right fuel in the gas tank and supporting mods
650 rwhp can be done under 20k
750 under 30K
Then there is a no-mans land from 750-1000. fuel system, engine upgrades, etc
The nice thing with a turbo kit is, you can produce 600-1100+ HP with the click of a button and the right fuel in the gas tank and supporting mods
But I Love my Car idle I love my cam and every body is saying I have to remove my cam and the sound will come to CorSa Only
Last edited by meshoooo; May 13, 2009 at 01:11 PM.
Former Vendor
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From: Dallas Texas
The Stock lobes, when put in the right places, work just fine with that. It will, and it can idle like stock when done right
we chose to go more aggressive on our cams, as there is some power there, and the customers want people to KNOW there is something done to it
The cam that is in there, MAY work, but I would have to look at the lobes. You can get aggressive with turbo grinds, they just have to be turbo specific.
we chose to go more aggressive on our cams, as there is some power there, and the customers want people to KNOW there is something done to it
The cam that is in there, MAY work, but I would have to look at the lobes. You can get aggressive with turbo grinds, they just have to be turbo specific.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: In a house
Go STS twin turbo...you already have plenty of low end unless you want to just burn up tires or have to learn how to granny the thing. Let your current setup handle the low end and then let the STS pull like a beast from 2900 on and you will be able to maintain traction way better.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Ohio
My car sounds insane, and has the "cammed" sound too... don't be fooled by what "they" say.
If you have the budget, it can be done.
As Fran stated, they can make a SC car run 8's for 50k, I know IPS can build you a TT car for a very similar amount depending on the power you want.
Brandon@IPS can be reached at 614.444.5884 or sales@ipsmotorsports.net
If you have the budget, it can be done.
As Fran stated, they can make a SC car run 8's for 50k, I know IPS can build you a TT car for a very similar amount depending on the power you want.
Brandon@IPS can be reached at 614.444.5884 or sales@ipsmotorsports.net
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Jacksonville FL
I've been in Kuwait twice and I'm pretty sure it's the hottest place on earth! I'd try and talk with some people there that have the kits you're looking at and see if they have heat issues. If your goal is to increase HP by 200 you might consider just spraying the setup you have now. It would stay the same (cam, AC etc.) but be faster when you want it. It would also cost considerably less. If you plan to race a lot or think you will want more power later it may not be ideal, but something to consider.
Melting Slicks
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From: CT
My goals depends on how much I will pay for ? if I`m going to pay like 15-18K then I would prefer to get at least 200rw/150 trq more than what I`m doing now.
I`m driving the car on week ends and sometimes in week days ... its my second car
AC is a must here
* I have one good guy who installed APS package for C5 ZO6 before.
* I Love my Idle ... can`t keep it ? or I have to remove the CAM
I`m driving the car on week ends and sometimes in week days ... its my second car
AC is a must here
* I have one good guy who installed APS package for C5 ZO6 before.
* I Love my Idle ... can`t keep it ? or I have to remove the CAM
just IMO
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 348
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From: Kuwait
Thank you brothers .. really appreciate your help and comments and I decide to have the APS Twin package and its Bought and coming Soon with Forged Eng .. wait for sneezing Z.
Thank you all.
and coming Soon with Forged Eng .. wait for sneezing Z.Thank you all.
Last edited by meshoooo; May 19, 2009 at 02:27 AM.
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