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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Im not sure if I want to go with boost yet. If I do I think I will want to go with the STS rear mount kit.

Would it be cheaper to build one myself or buy it straight out??

Or just go the complete opposite and go with a supercharger??

Need some help guys cuz Im in the building stage but I want to reach 500hp and still make it a DD.
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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Lots of info on thoes kits in the threads it would be way cheaper to build it yourself zl1killa has a very detailed thread about his rearmount.
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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you can build your own kit for around 1/2 the price of a sts kit and use much better components of your liking
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by runsfromdacops
you can build your own kit for around 1/2 the price of a sts kit and use much better components of your liking
Amen to that!
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 02:08 AM
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Ok Thanks guys so then would it be better to turbo than SC??
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 02:22 AM
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If you can provide the link to his thread that would be great I am having a problem finding it. Thanks
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 02:23 AM
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twisty mountain roads = supercharger
max power/street or track racing = turbos
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ics-stuff.html

runfromcops put it pretty well and turbo setups usually take some tinkering from time to time superchargers seem more bolt in and go. im currently doing a turbo setup in my car but its not my daily
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Thanks guys for all the info so far. Can someone show me where I can find a parts list for the kit.
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