LS1 turbo kit came off of a C5 Corvette, ready to help you make big power.
The LS1 engine is popular for a variety of reasons, one of which is how well it can make big power with forced induction. Some owners of LS1-powered cars might be enticed by that big power, but they dont know what kind of kit to buy for their vehicle. Fortunately, LS1Tech member “Stone Face1” posted a turbo kit from his C5, ready to help your LS1 Corvette turn heads as you gap your competitors.
LS1 Turbo Kit Introduction
hen the OP first posted the turbo kit from his C5 Corvette in the marketplace, he provided the following details.
Hinson style single top mount turbo kit, retains AC and power steering
78/75 t4 Turbonetics ceramic ball bearing
ECS intercooler
turbosmart manual boost controller Tial BOV XS power wastegate
He doesnt provide any power numbers, but we can rest assured that a C5 Corvette equipped with this setup will make far more power than a stock LS1 car. He did, however, provide an assortment of pictures of the kit on the car, as well as some shots of the exhaust manifold and downpipe. Based on what we can see, the components of this kit appear to be in great shape.
Empower Your C5
This is an excellent kit for a C5 Corvette with components from some of the top brands in the world of forced induction. This kit is intended for a C5 with an LS1, but with some adaptations, this setup could be mounted on other GM products or project cars packing LS1 power.
With a price of $3,500, this kit is far less expensive than buying all of these parts new, so if you are looking for a late winter project for your Corvette or other LS1-powered machine, this is a great option for owners looking to build on a tight budget.
Click herefor a closer look at the listing in the marketplace.
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