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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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ok...i have a 98 z28 that is equipped with an STS turbo setup... i am considering selling the turbo kit on the car and going with an all motor setup. i would like something that is going to be a little more simple when it comes to tuning and things of that matter....so what do you think? and if I sold the sts kit what should I list it for? thanks to everybody who replies...
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Well, IMO, it really depends on you. How do you feel about having the turbo on the car? Are you willing to let the "boosted life" go for n/a? If you have a good tuner close to you, tuning shouldn't be a problem, which means the car should be fine with the turbo on. If you sold the turbo kit, I don't have enough "turbo smarts" to suggest a price on how much to sell for. I'd keep the turbo on the car and build on that, but that's me. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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I'd keep the STS kit, and continue modding the car.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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I dont see how going all motor is going to be that much easier to tune. Stick with turbo, definitely more potential, and you cant live without the spool once you get it!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by XtremeDime
I dont see how going all motor is going to be that much easier to tune. Stick with turbo, definitely more potential, and you cant live without the spool once you get it!
Agreed, the spool is addictive, boost is to a car enthusiast what crack is to a crack head.

Turbo will be more daily drivable than N/A, specially above 550hp. Your STS can make plenty of power and still net you over 20 miles per gallon. Radical N/A builds seem do pretty bad on gas. More **** to go wrong with STS, it is really a toss-up depending and what purposes you into to use the car for.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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yes i definitely agree with keeping the boost and thats what i think im going to do....now to just begin the re-build
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