pichee24

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I've been THINKING about doing some sort of forced induction setup on my 99ss, planning for the future...how efficient are the rear mount turbo set-ups? supercharged, procharged, turbocharged? whats my cheapest route? im looking to do a small amount of forced induction, virtually a stock engine, all internals stock anyways, LT's, ORY, 3.73 gears, and a 3400 vig. stall. i was thinking a turbo would be good with my stall, im not really looking to spend that much i want to try to piece something together just looking for someone who has went forced induction without buying a 4k plus kit...i like the idea of the truck manifold turbo setup, but that gets expensive too. lol any input and ideas would be appreciated. thanks

conan

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Don't really have any advice on how to do it on the cheap, I'm in about 15,000 but check this thread out. https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...induction.html
Hpoefully some people can chime in and give you some $$$ saving tips.

pichee24

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thanks, im basically wondering if it would be cheaper for me to try and piece together parts here and there, or save up and buy a complete kit...and im sure if i piece it together ill run into fitment issues of some sort(just my luck lol)...im fimilair with turbos, i made a home-ade turbo kit for my v6 camaro back in the day when i was bored, it ran at about 12 psi and worked well lol, suprised me for the way i rigged it up but it beat a dumdumdumdumdum without a problem...so im leaning more towards turbo, because we all know once you go turbo you never go back!

Zeke34

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Your cheapest route would be to get a used STS setup or used Procharger setup. Despite wanting to remain within your planned budget, for $300 I would get this kit http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...e4b03b424fa236 . You could probably sell your LTs & ORY to offset the cost of a tubular K-Member. Also checkout Firehawk123 (I think), he had this kit on his car when it first came out a few years ago.

dman3

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I am in the same boat as you. Looking for the best bang for the buck. You will be doing alot of searching and alot of guys on here from what i have gathered are against the sts kit. I for one am not from what i have seen so far and who i have talked too. Like one of the guys said above finding a used system(sts,procharger) is your best bet. Good luck

pichee24

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thanks for the replies, i should have my loan paid off within the year so i'll just turn around and get another loan and keep it a stock appearing car with a quiet turbo setup and shoot for low 11s/high 10s is this possible on a stock motor with sts?

BigRich954RR

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I would look for a good deal on a used procharger going to be easier and cheaper in the long run

hellbents10

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Agreed!

jay_rich

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I am only like 1500-2000 in on my build. ( i sold 1000 worth of N/A stuff i swapped..injectors/exhaust/cam)
My motor was already built but here is a quick rundown.

Garrett 74mm T6 flanged turbo (brand new rebuild) 330US
31x12x3 intercooler 100us
wastegate 150us
2 DSM bovs---Free
Hot/cold piping---250us
Couplers/clamps---60us
60# injectors---300us
Custom comp cam---350us
Braided lines etc---free
Header kit---130us
Pusher Fans---50us
V-bands 3-2.5s 1-3.5---100us
Header Wrap and Por20 paint---100us
meth kit (snow performance MAF)----180ish US
Mallory 685---170us

Fuel system
2 walbros-200us
Fittings-20us or so
all the line was from work (-8 braided feed)
3/8 hardline return - 30us



I am sure I am missing a few things but it can be done cheap IF you wait on deals. I have been buying stuff since September last year, I am gonna be firing the car up in a week or so.

I have a build on cz28 and turboforums.