STS Turbo update
STS Turbo update I just got a reply from STS turbo and got an update on their LS1 system. Rick said that they've just finished the prototype LS1 kit and are starting testing (assuming no problems) today.
For those of you who don't know, this is the somewhat unusual "rear turbo" setup: http://www.ststurbo.com
I can't wait to see some numbers. I know a lot of people have been highly critical of this project, but to be honest I have a good feeling about it. If it does what it needs to, it'll be perfect for a lot of people.
For those of you who don't know, this is the somewhat unusual "rear turbo" setup: http://www.ststurbo.com
I can't wait to see some numbers. I know a lot of people have been highly critical of this project, but to be honest I have a good feeling about it. If it does what it needs to, it'll be perfect for a lot of people.
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Re: STS Turbo update I will be interested to see how the LS1 kit works out.
Is the routing of the tubing being designed with the 98-99 manifolds in mind or the 01-02 higher flowing cast iron manifolds?
I would be curious to see how that system works with 01 stock manifolds and a MAC offroad Ypipe exhaust setup.
What spec turbo are you going with on the LS1 kit and what is the CFM and projected max RWHP rating for the LS1? If it works as advertised and a good fuel system and Ls1 edit is used 600RWHP might be obtainable.
Cheers,
Chris
Is the routing of the tubing being designed with the 98-99 manifolds in mind or the 01-02 higher flowing cast iron manifolds?
I would be curious to see how that system works with 01 stock manifolds and a MAC offroad Ypipe exhaust setup.
What spec turbo are you going with on the LS1 kit and what is the CFM and projected max RWHP rating for the LS1? If it works as advertised and a good fuel system and Ls1 edit is used 600RWHP might be obtainable.
Cheers,
Chris
Re: STS Turbo update I have a friend with the LT1 kit. He is a tester and let me just say that this kit works amazingly well. He gained around 75RWHP on 5-lbs boost and the dyno curve was, well, there wasnt much of a curve...very straight and stayed high. Not to mention his AF was fat as hell! low 10's(A/F)! Here is a video I took of the car.
http://www.discountchips.net/2kss/vi...bolt1final.mpg
Yeah the LS1 kit is being tested, I hear it is working well...
http://www.discountchips.net/2kss/vi...bolt1final.mpg
Yeah the LS1 kit is being tested, I hear it is working well...
Re: STS Turbo update
Yeah the LS1 kit is being tested, I hear it is working well...
By the way, can anyone give me a little more information about the water/methanol injection system? Does it just help keep knock problems at bay?
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Re: STS Turbo update I want to see maf flow numbers from idle to red line.
at sealevel would be prefered as well..
high altitude, it does not take much in the way of FI to get a decent power increase.
Ryan.
at sealevel would be prefered as well..
high altitude, it does not take much in the way of FI to get a decent power increase.
Ryan.
Re: STS Turbo update Well, I guess the turbo guys need a "powerdyne" too! 
Seriously, I hope the kit works out. Putting on a turbo shouldn't have to be the pain in the *** it is now.
-Geoff
Seriously, I hope the kit works out. Putting on a turbo shouldn't have to be the pain in the *** it is now.-Geoff
Re: STS Turbo update Here are the results that Rick sent me when I asked him how things were going. STS turbo kit installed on the LS1 netted him these times:
12.1 at 113 mph at 5 psi.
12.5 at 118 7 psi on methanol (lots of spinning reported).
I imagine they'll have full results posted on the web soon. I noticed that on their page they have a pointer set up for the LS1 kit, but no page yet.
12.1 at 113 mph at 5 psi.
12.5 at 118 7 psi on methanol (lots of spinning reported).
I imagine they'll have full results posted on the web soon. I noticed that on their page they have a pointer set up for the LS1 kit, but no page yet.
