so i have two setups in mind and i want to pull the trigger on one. FI is new to me so im looking to the experts and expirenced here for advice. currently my car is 01 ss ls1 with lid, 85mm tb, bbk ssi intake, bbk lt's with a cutout and corsa catback. full suspension.

so heres the two setups first is a sts rear mount turbo, would be getting the basic kit and the upgrade to the intercooler kit, i know about the oil problem and would be getting the mocal pump and doing the restrictor. although i would hate to take off the bbk lt's i just put on a mere week ago (stock manifolds wrapped to contain heat is higly recommended and makes turbo spool faster). with this setup i would also get better springs, rods and rockers and a high flow oil pump.

setup two
recently found a magnuson mp112 supercharger (roots style) kit that fits under ss hood with minimal mod to hood. with this i would be getting new rods and springs and maybe new rockers as well. id get to keep my bbk long tubes but id have to get rid of my bbk ssi intake, which was put on at time of headers, a week ago. w/e lose some win some.

im leaning more in the direction of the supercharger ive heard alot of things about sts failing and breaking and frankly the supercharger install just seems easier. stock bottem end for both setups and stock heads/cam. will do heads cam later. thanks for reading a long post and i really need advice. thanks

 

and another thing i have friends familiar in installing superchargers, but no one familiar with rear mount turbos

 

Most people in here are not fans of the STS kit. Takes alot of work to get to work well. Although seach for Zombie's build as he has gone fast with a rear mount

Magi kits are ok on a stockish engine however they don't leave much room to grow before they run out of steam.

Most people around here either preffer a Procharger or a Front mount turbo set up

 

I agree with dschmittie1. Front mount turbo setup is the way to go. There are plenty of kits out there that will retain the a/c if this is a concern for you. You can get the front mount kit for around the same price as the STS kit as well.

 

well i like the supercharger cuz stock ls1 made 460rwhp and 451tq and this is around where im looking to be at. with my headers and good tune maybe AFR heads later on ill be where i want to be. 500 is fine for me i dont need more. although if someone can provide a link to a good front mount turbo setup for about the same cost as the sts id take a look and seriously think about it. ive been looking and cant find one that retains a/c. i live in flordia this is a must.

 

hahaha that's funny I remember saying the same thing...

As for the front mount kit retaining A/C talk to Modular Turbo or Josh@KYTP on here.