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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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i have been kicking the thought of building my own single turbo set-up on a stock LS1 F-Body. I need some help on the right type, size turbo to start with. I would like to achieve 475-525 RWHP.
I found a guy (local) with a DSM EVO III part # T04B
EMO701021. For Trade. He wants my Cold Fusion Nitrous kit off my Camaro. His turbo comes with a greddey BOV and steel braided oil lines. The thing is, a nitrous kit runs $450ish (mine did) but a good turbo runs $850+ there for i'm woundering if this is the right turbo to start with. PLEASE HELP, ANY ADVISE!?!?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 1969mach1
i have been kicking the thought of building my own single turbo set-up on a stock LS1 F-Body. I need some help on the right type, size turbo to start with. I would like to achieve 475-525 RWHP.
I found a guy (local) with a DSM EVO III part # T04B
EMO701021. For Trade. He wants my Cold Fusion Nitrous kit off my Camaro. His turbo comes with a greddey BOV and steel braided oil lines. The thing is, a nitrous kit runs $450ish (mine did) but a good turbo runs $850+ there for i'm woundering if this is the right turbo to start with. PLEASE HELP, ANY ADVISE!?!?

You would need at least 2 of those...lol. Those are baby turbos....
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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You would need at least 2 of those...lol. Those are baby turbos....

what turbos would work then for a single turbo set up?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Depends on what power level you want.
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By what you have posted...a single TC70 would be the way to go. Spool ridiculos fast and make plenty of power.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING
Depends on what power level you want.
I did, in the first post.
Sorry if I was not clear enough.
I'm would like around 475-525 RWHP.
#1 is the possible on a stock LS1 F-Body?
#2 if so, what single turbos will get it there?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DrTurbo
By what you have posted...a single TC70 would be the way to go. Spool ridiculos fast and make plenty of power.
where is good place to buy one?
how would have a good competitive price?
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Are you on a budget? do you want to get a turbo to grow into if you go more cubes? from what ive read is 8 psi to be the limit on a stock ls1. which most see 500rwhp with that with supporting mods.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by headed-ws6
Are you on a budget? do you want to get a turbo to grow into if you go more cubes? from what ive read is 8 psi to be the limit on a stock ls1. which most see 500rwhp with that with supporting mods.
This build is on a tight budget. I looking to keep it on a stock LS1 for awhile. Future mod would be dish pistons, H-Beam rods, and maybe a good set of heads and cam. But thats way down road. As for building a BIG C.I.D motor, not bigger than 383cid and would only happen if the motor failed. From what I have read, if the motor fails that then sends metal throught the turbo aswell, so if I have to rebuild the motor it would probably need a new turbo.
I would perfer a turbo that would work best with a stock LS1 motor, if I upgrade the motors cid I dont mined upgrading the turbo.
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Just take Dr Turbos advise and get a TC70 from him at forced induction you will only pay 1k and have a year long no questions asked warranty. It will spool like he said and make the power you want and then some.
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As 52172 said a T70 should get you want you want and is a great budget turbo. Im going with a Master power T70 from modularturbo. Great sponsor and very good pricing. Not sure if Dr.Turbo sells them but also a great sponsor.
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