which would be easier...
08-23-2006, 10:06 AM
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which would be easier... Ive been thinking about what im going to do next. Im thining between heads a bigger cam and 90/90, or a sts turbo kit with a t67 turbo. i was just wondering which would be easier on the engine and transmission. I would swap out my heads for some head that lower the compression. i was thinking the turbo would be easier since i wouldnt have to rev my engine as high as i would with heads/cam.
I can get the whole turbo kit with the upgraded turbo for $2900 so i figured it would cost the same to do the turbo as it would the h/c/i setup and my drivability and gas would be better with the turbo.
Also, how much boost do people run with a turbo kit with heads that lower the compression (truck heads? im not real sure) with out an intercooler or alky injection.
What is the average install price of a sts system. i was getting prices from 700 on up. that to me sounds kinda high.
What is a good converter size to use with a turbo...right now i have a 3400 but i was thinking something more in the range of 2500 or so. Thanks alot!
I can get the whole turbo kit with the upgraded turbo for $2900 so i figured it would cost the same to do the turbo as it would the h/c/i setup and my drivability and gas would be better with the turbo.
Also, how much boost do people run with a turbo kit with heads that lower the compression (truck heads? im not real sure) with out an intercooler or alky injection.
What is the average install price of a sts system. i was getting prices from 700 on up. that to me sounds kinda high.
What is a good converter size to use with a turbo...right now i have a 3400 but i was thinking something more in the range of 2500 or so. Thanks alot!
Last edited by 99ccz28; 08-23-2006 at 10:12 AM.
08-23-2006, 06:52 PM
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Converter won't matter as much, as long as it brings it up in the "power range" and loads the turbo, you're golden. Turbo cars really don't give a ... about that kinda crap. No intercooler OR alcohol? Getting you down to about 9.5-9.6:1 with 317 heads (6.0l) you should be able to run 7-8psi depending on IAT temps. I would go alcohol injection or FMIC if you plan to keep the car for a long time, you won't stop at 8psi, I guarantee you!