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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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I need help picking out a turbo. It will be going into a 2000 Camaro SS with a forged 390. So any help is appreciated. My goal is 1000whp on pump gas if its possible. If I'm missing any info and you need more just let me know thanks guys.
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I need help picking out a turbo. It will be going into a 2000 Camaro SS with a forged 390. So any help is appreciated. My goal is 1000whp on pump gas if its possible. If I'm missing any info and you need more just let me know thanks guys.
GT55-94 and call it a day. We love them and they will make silly amounts of power, spool great and are reliable units.
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Is that the billet one that's like over 2000 dollars lol
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If your on a budget, then go with our S91 BW unit. Its a complete beast and will make close to 1000rwhp on pump with the right setup.
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So I'm looking at about 1500 to spend on a turbo at max ideally. Of course if there's something that is allot better for a couple more hundred I would put the extra cash out.
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So I'm looking at about 1500 to spend on a turbo at max ideally. Of course if there's something that is allot better for a couple more hundred I would put the extra cash out.
S91 would be the ticket for what your trying to do and price point is very close.
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Ok thank you. Your with forced induction.com right? I'm on mobile so I can't tell. And if so what's the exact name of the turbo?
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Ok thank you. Your with forced induction.com right? I'm on mobile so I can't tell. And if so what's the exact name of the turbo?
Its called the S400 HP91. Yes just shoot me a pm or call the shop and talk to one of the guys.
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That turbo would work nicely.
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I'm surprised no 1 else has came to give me their opinions. I'm not ready to buy yet. Low on money after buying the short block. Thanks I will order a turbo through you all soon.
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bonestock knows his turbos on a budget
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What about the garrett budget units ?
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Ttt... Would like more opinions.
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Ive used the precision GT4276RL, Its a ball bearing turbo. Will make 1000 + hp with the right set up or the GT4271RL... gonna spend a lot on them though, think there around $2500- $2900 area
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What about the garrett budget units ?
Yes the Garrett budget units are beasts......

Here is our budget GT88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L_1...layer_embedded
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Wow. So which 1 is best?
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The S91, GT88 and GT91 are all great chargers and all will work well. Just depends on your pocket book and if thats not a problem, then look at space. The GT88 and GT91 are a little smaller then the S91, but the S91 will have less backpressure.
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Well I'm going to stand up my radiator and I guess use pushes fans although id rather use puller so I won't have issues also id like to keep A/C lol.
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Has that been done before with a large turbo?
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Originally Posted by 703 CAMAROSS
Has that been done before with a large turbo?
Many folks on here stand them up. If your looking for a setup that makes power and good for daily driving, look up mightymouse on this forum. He goes by that screen name. His car is a true driver and absolutely throws it down at the track.
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