Multimedia Exchange - Really nice turbo setup

Check out jlturbo.com and then click on the link called eye candy. There are a few video clips of an ls1 camaro with a unique turbo setup. Very cool. :drive: :drive: :drive: :hump: :hump: :nod: :nod: :nod: :cool: :cool: :cool:

I see a few problems here: 1) Turbo lag...if u don't understand why i say this then perform a fun experiment. Take a paper towel roll and hold one side to your mouth and one side flat against your hand, sealing it, now blow into it. Now this time cut it in 1/2 and repeat. If you notice, it's easier to build pressure with the smaller tube, than it is the larger tube.

Now, i dunno about everyone else, but having to revv the piss out of my engine :bang: to get boost up isn't exactly something i'm personally intrested in.

2) All that extra piping, if your worried about weight then i don't believe this is going to help.

3) what happens when it rains? I see no shielding to protect from mud and such things. And what happens when that turbo uses that intake tube as a straw? Now u have a wonderful, large, turbo system u have to remove, dry out and repair, not to mention engine repairs.

Finally 4) If u notice in the picture where it has the 1 - 2 chrome tip in the middle of the picture. If u look off to the left in front of the left-rear tire u notice how low the intake tubing is, it's lower than mid-tire. Can we say speed bump disaster? :headbang:

I love the idea, but since there are so many possibilities for malfunction and disaster i'd have to pass on this system. :judge:
It costs the same as a system that fits nicely in the engine bay, and weighs less, and is most-likely able to meet or surpass the performance. I could only see my self putting this system on a budget,only good weather,trailer queen drag racer where the extra weight in the rear would be a plus.

:jest: at me and call me :eek2: but that's my take on it. :thumbsdow

No thank you. That setup just does not interest me.

I ran over a 10 foot aluminum ladder on the freeway one day that was unavoidable. That system would have been toast. Also, like 97'RS6-BucketTurd said the price is not that much lower than a complete under hood setup.

awesome, no ones' called me an idiot yet. guess my post made some sense lol

awesome, no ones' called mean idiot yet. guess my post made some sense lol

Nobody called you an idiot because you're totally right ;)

I read their FAQ section and they explain the lack of turbo lag with this system. I think it is pretty interesting and might looking into getting it...what other turbo kit costs 3500 and requires no modifiaction or custom headers?

In case anyone wanted to know....

From Squires website:

LS1 Camaro/Firebird - $3795 MSRP (JLTURBO.COM $3549)

Performance Results

Boost: 5 psi
Rear Wheel Horsepower: 414
%'d increase: 30%

Rear Wheel Torque: 450
%'d increase: 35%

Boost: 8 psi
Rear Wheel Horsepower: 508
%'d increase: 59%

Rear Wheel Torque: 548
%'d increase: 64%

1/4 mile time reduction: ~1 second


From Detroit Speedworks:
- LS1 Camaro/Firebird Single Turbo Kit Stage 1 $3995
The system includes: Stainless steel manifold / by pass valve / intercooler / mandrel bent tubing / cross-over pipe / hi-flow cat converter / 60-1 turbocharger / deltagate wastegate / all mounting hardware / fuel pump / fuel management system / complete instructions and support
No performance numbers

Theres a local sts turbos ceta up here , hauls ass. This has been debated over and over and over in the forced induction forum if you want more info.

awesome, no ones' called mean idiot yet. guess my post made some sense lol
IDIOT! There you happy. Actually your quite correct. Good observations!

It looks like it works good.

Yeah that turbo setup is the worst thing I have ever seen

I never understood that shit putting it way back there I mean come on there is room for it under the hood and people have done it!!!

Its also makes me nervous that they need to drive in a tunnel to make the setup sound better.? Couldnt exactley see the number on the track pass either..hmm Shade tree in short...

numbers at the track were 11.88 didn't see mph

i wouldnt like all that heat right by my gastank

i wouldnt like all that heat right by my gastank
^ Agreed, i missed that lol...