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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Iam Between A D1sc Or A Sts Turbe, Are There Any Other Turbo Kits Worth Looking At Without Braking My Wallet And Too Much Customizing? Involved? Iam Looking To Have At Least 550rwhp. Wich Is Cheaper?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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I don't own either, but I have been doing quite a bit of research. I know you can get a D1SC installed and tuned for $7000. The base STS kit is $4000, but to obtain your goal of 550rwhp you will need to upgrade to the GT67 turbo and your fuel system. An intercooler or meth injection would also be a necessity. Running 8psi with that kit should give you around your goal, and your torque will be amazing. The STS seems to be the best bet. I am leaning towards getting the STS big time. I am by no means an expert just putting in my $.02.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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All other turbo kits I have looked into are much more expensive, and require much more work(removing AC, moving around stuff, etc etc) but these kits seem to put out some serious numbers. They also suggest that they go on built engines as the STS seems it would works perfectly on a stock engine..
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check out the phamspeed kit
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I just ordered the Phamspeed kit. To me its the best buy out there right now.
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I just ordered the Phamspeed kit. To me its the best buy out there right now.
When do you plan on installing it?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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When do you plan on installing it?
not till spring... I know it sucks but I wasn't even going to buy a kit till then but like I said when this came up theres no way I was going to pass it up.
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