y2ksslayer

hello ls1 tech, this is my first Thread. i have a stock ls1 camaro, 2000. ls1 intake, long tube headers, no cats, everything off road, k&n. i want power. i want to tear up the streets, smoke other cars but on a budget. i was looking on Ebay and i seen some turbo kits??? what do you guys thing Yes Or No, thanks any help will be appreciated.

y2ksslayer

heres the link, what you guys think??

EdgarB

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Well, it looks too good to be true IMO.

y2ksslayer

it looks like its the hot side of the turbo set up but i was thinking about maybe getting this cold part, what u guys think???

y2ksslayer

to complete the turbo set up, does anybody have this kit?????

JAX04

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why dont you try a search? Im betting you'll find all the information you could ever need on that kit.

Conrad

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Welcome to the site, I see you figured out how to post threads. I don't know much about turbos so I can't really help much. I'm sure people have input for this though.

y2ksslayer

thanks Conrad, pretty easy, man i like those halo's whats you got done to your camaro??

aknovaman

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Hot side kit is ok but kit that included the turbo stinks. The turbo is wat too small even for a stock ls based engine.

Go here for a short vid of the camro kit on a 5.3L in a 85 silverado.

http://s704.photobucket.com/albums/w...filter=noflash

y2ksslayer

hey thanks aknovaman, i like the hot side, but which kit should i get for the cold side???? and which turbo you running?? what the the numbers on the truck???

mpatton

Search. Ebay turbo kits, intercoolers, cold side, bov etc have been discussed a million times. Google:::: ls1 ebay Turbo kit and you'll find about 20threads on all of it.

mpatton

Also I had a cold side from ab ebay kit ans none of the pipes were ribbed or had a lip where the clamp.on the coupler went. That's my complaint on the cold side

My6speedZ

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ky-please.html

there ya go...

Check out the stickies at the top of this section. There you will get an idea of the cost, and options you have. Ton's of info out there.

y2ksslayer

thanks, but now i need a good turbo?? and a kit for the cold side, any recommendations??

My6speedZ

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Check out Huron Speed, all you have to add to that set-up is the turbo, WG, BOV, and truck manifolds.

green manalishi

you may try looking on the fs section here...

...or check cl for a decent brand. plenty of ppl are either broke or upgrading...could get some deals.

a4ls2goat

If that hot side fits , that's a hell of kit for the price...

HRHohio

The Ebay Turbos are way too small. I got the JDM Super T70 kit, but the turbo is NOT 70mm. It was like 59mm. Too small. I was able to use the Intercooler and some of the parts, but I was going for a rear mount install. Eventually decided to go with a Custom Install (Rear Mount) using an On3 76mm Ball Bearing Turbo (~$700) through Ebay, good reviews now a days.

Car is out to be finished and Dyno'd today. Should have it back Tues or Wed.

Hot side link you provided looks nice though for a Front mount setup. Like the other guy said, you would probably have to get a new turbo though, but for that price, I'd say worth it.
You can get an On3 Journal Bearing Turbo Unit for $320 plus shipping.


(Just a warning, there are mixed feelings out there about On3, but for the price, I was willing to take a chance. Looked to me like the problem was with their customer service at one point and quality of their custom manifolds, not the turbo units themselves. I don't want to stir up any controversy on your thread... just letting you know the direction I just chose this past month).