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Old 07-22-2008, 10:52 PM
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I finely got my 96 GT sold and I'm starting my new project turboing my WS6. I just bought the HP performance stage 1 turbo kit. The turbo that comes with the kit is a 60mm garrett turbo with a .96 A/R. And I'd like to run around 7psi on my stock engine would this be safe with a good tune? Also what kind of power can I expect from 7psi? Oh and I havnt decided on a clutch yet do you guys have any suggestions?

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Seems like a baby turbo for a 5.7l motor. I'd say your lucky if you surpass 500whp with supporting mods.
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Thats base STS territory. 7 psi should be good for atleast 500 though with the right mods. It's been done on STS cars. With some meth and/or an intercooler and a good safe tune it should last for a while.

It is a touch on the small side though, 67+ would be better.
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I'd say you will see an increase of 150 rwhp with 7 psi of boost. With 60 lb injectors, a fuel pump and a good tune you shouldn't have any problems.

I'd go with the Spec Stage 3+ clutch and pressure plate along with the steel flywheel.

Hopefully you get your turbo kit in a timely manner. We had a terrible time dealing with HP years ago. Check out this Z06 we build using one of their twin turbo kits.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=26 Bob
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I would say you would be somewhere between a 74 Ford Pinto and top fuel RED As Bob said, a 150 rwhp is not out of the question with a good fuel system and tune.

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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
I'd say you will see an increase of 150 rwhp with 7 psi of boost. With 60 lb injectors, a fuel pump and a good tune you shouldn't have any problems.

I'd go with the Spec Stage 3+ clutch and pressure plate along with the steel flywheel.

Hopefully you get your turbo kit in a timely manner. We had a terrible time dealing with HP years ago. Check out this Z06 we build using one of their twin turbo kits.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=26 Bob
That Z06 is way sick!!! Yeah i hope i have better luck with them
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Originally Posted by ls1290
I would say you would be somewhere between a 74 Ford Pinto and top fuel RED As Bob said, a 150 rwhp is not out of the question with a good fuel system and tune.

Keith
I could def live with a 150rwhp gain lol
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
I'd say you will see an increase of 150 rwhp with 7 psi of boost. With 60 lb injectors, a fuel pump and a good tune you shouldn't have any problems.

I'd go with the Spec Stage 3+ clutch and pressure plate along with the steel flywheel.

Hopefully you get your turbo kit in a timely manner. We had a terrible time dealing with HP years ago. Check out this Z06 we build using one of their twin turbo kits.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=26 Bob
I agree.
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First thing is get a real turbo.....after that it should make some good power.
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get a nice front mount and spank the sts kits



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