i've not had either i just don't like a rear mount setup...i'd want twins i think if went forced induction 
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Speed Inc.'s opinion U guys to me are seriously one of the best if not the best in the LS1 business 
...so what do you guys think of the STS set up? Is it a worthy turbo? 
...so what do you guys think of the STS set up? Is it a worthy turbo? as much as i hate the sts turbo...it puts down good number for the price and i think it would be much better than a p1sc...now if you got a d1sc i would say it is even IMO but most likely not in others opinion...
Originally Posted by 777
as much as i hate the sts turbo...it puts down good number for the price and i think it would be much better than a p1sc...now if you got a d1sc i would say it is even IMO but most likely not in others opinion...
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Originally Posted by PurEvl
well since I owned both and dynoed both at 10 psi, the sts crushed the d1, there was no comparison. It made more power an tq with a smaller cam and 8 degrees less timing as well. The peak was alot sooner as well.
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can you give us details of the "smaller cam" i'm sure that is why it peaked earlier but can't really argue the power...unless you had a cam that wasn't made for forced induction...i'm glad you are happy with your setup...
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Originally Posted by 777
can you give us details of the "smaller cam" i'm sure that is why it peaked earlier but can't really argue the power...unless you had a cam that wasn't made for forced induction...i'm glad you are happy with your setup...
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It's refreshing to hear from someone that has actually swapped and compared
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Originally Posted by Chris ARE 385
It's refreshing to hear from someone that has actually swapped and compared
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BTW - I'm no fan of a muffler-turbo, I just know the reality concerning the benefits of a well-designed turbo system, even if others do not. Incontestably, the STS has never put down any number that can back up the ridiculous dyno claims. Yes, PUREVL, that means you, too.
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Originally Posted by SS00Blue
BTW - I'm no fan of a muffler-turbo, I just know the reality concerning the benefits of a well-designed turbo system, even if others do not. Incontestably, the STS has never put down any number that can back up the ridiculous dyno claims. Yes, PUREVL, that means you, too.
I agree with you that the turbo is superior especially when you factor parasitic loss through the belt driven blower setup.
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I personally don't see WHY they would see an STS kit over their kit..... BUT I like speed inc and am considering having them do me a kit for my car........ BUT NEVER will the word or phrase STS come near my car. I don't even want to be in the same town as an sts kit.
Josh S.
Josh S.
Originally Posted by SS00Blue
One does not have to run both to know that a turbo system is always superior. Just look at the weight penalties to run a turbo in the sanctions. It's obvious.
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BTW - I'm no fan of a muffler-turbo, I just know the reality concerning the benefits of a well-designed turbo system, even if others do not. Incontestably, the STS has never put down any number that can back up the ridiculous dyno claims. Yes, PUREVL, that means you, too.
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BTW - I'm no fan of a muffler-turbo, I just know the reality concerning the benefits of a well-designed turbo system, even if others do not. Incontestably, the STS has never put down any number that can back up the ridiculous dyno claims. Yes, PUREVL, that means you, too.
Originally Posted by The Guy in MY 99TA
I personally don't see WHY they would see an STS kit over their kit..... BUT I like speed inc and am considering having them do me a kit for my car........ BUT NEVER will the word or phrase STS come near my car. I don't even want to be in the same town as an sts kit.
Josh S.
Josh S.
For all you guys who "hate" STS kits and "don't even want be in the same town as one" blah blah blah why don't you just shut the hell up. You guys make absolutely no positive contribution to the conversations here so if you see a STS thread why don't you just stay out of it. Half the time you guys don't even have forced induction setups according to your sigs. I don't know what your so threatened by or what your problem is that would make you "hate" someone elses setup. This board is all about enthusiasts who like to go fast and everyone has their own preference on how to do it. Take your "hate" bullshit and go somewhere else.
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Originally Posted by VaNDaL*SS*
U guys to me are seriously one of the best if not the best in the LS1 business ...so what do you guys think of the STS set up? Is it a worthy turbo?
...so what do you guys think of the STS set up? Is it a worthy turbo? Thanks for the compliment.
Generally, I like to start out with power/driveability/intended purpose goals, and design the car to meet them.
I can't really give any evaluation on the STS system as we have not sold, installed, or tuned one.
Yeah this has totally strayed from what i wanted to know...I want to know what speed inc thinks of the STS turbo. i know that they wont say it is better than their kit, but if it would be good for someone like me, who doesnt want to make my car a total drag car. My car is going to be daily driven and i want it in the 11's and still be able to pass smog. if i lived in a state that was very leniant about smog i would go with Speed Inc.'s kit because it ******* rocks, but it would be totally illegal for me to posses as a daily driven street legal car... so in the end Speed Inc. do you guys think that the STS turbo is a good turbo kit for a daily driven street legal car? Or would you guys personally go with the Procharger kit?
**** u answered my question again before i could post...haha cool i was just curious..ive seen ur intmd8 car on one of my friends street racing videos. Just though what do you guys think of the concept?