Chronicle

iTrader: (7)

Okay, so I plan on being turbocharged sometime round fall, and was wondering something. I'm probably going to be using 14-15 psi, so if I plan on using forged internals could I get away with a 10:1 CR, or would that be mass detonation waiting to happen?

406malibu

forged internals wont prevent against knock, or detonation, they just handle it much better. You would be better off around 9:1, otherwise you're timing is going to be just about nothing.

Chronicle

iTrader: (7)

That's what I needed to know. Thanks.

406malibu

no problem, but there are ways to run that kind of boost, it is just safer with lower CR. You could get 14-15 lbs with race gas and/or meth injection.

Chronicle

iTrader: (7)

While I'm on the topic of FI, what kind of cam should I use? I read the cam section in the Turbo FAQ, but it was really confusing. I am looking at getting an STS kit, so I'll still have long tubes and a 3" Y-pipe. Is that enough of a reason to get more exhaust duration?

406malibu

you would spool up quicker with your stock manifolds than you would with those headers. oh, and just a personal opinion, but STS is not the way to go.

Chronicle

iTrader: (7)

What would you recommend? Just remember that I'm installing this myself, so APS is out =P

TS6

iTrader: (41)

Buy a procharger. Easy install, more potential.

Chronicle

iTrader: (7)

How does it have more potential?

TS6

iTrader: (41)

A D1SC kit can support nearly 800 RWHP. I have yet to see an actual STS kit touch that. There are a few rear mount guys going fast, but none of them are running a true STS bolt on kit.

You can swap blowers on the ati kit in minutes also.

losiguy

iTrader: (7)

It doesn't. Don't go with a trash STS kit, for the same price you could get a front mount kit from Josh at KYTP.

TS6

iTrader: (41)

So you think an STS kit has more potential or as much potential as an ATI kit? Were you raised under power lines?

99Z28LS1

iTrader: (4)

you didn't read his full post. Everyone on this site knows that a bolt on STS kit wouldn't touch 650rwhp without some kind of modification.

I ditched my STS kit and bought KYTP's hot and cold side and a TC78. Along with a speedinc 370 and I swapped from a T56 to a th400. But that was a VERY expensive swap