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Old May 17, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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Im looking into buying the STS system for my 2002 SS....they seem sick and simple for the $$...but can anyone be upfront about it??? What does the majority think?? If you had to would you buy one again and what are some pros and cons...will be added onto a 1.5 inch lowered ls1, and possible headers coming soon!
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Old May 17, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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i have been looking to go turbo myself, and personally never considered teh sts kit. it apparently works well, there have been many people out there running great numbers with it. and other putting down good power, but i guess it just seems so unconventional to me. i have never heard of someone going from a conventional turbo to an STS kit, but the opposite is not unheard of...

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Old May 17, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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Use the search button, there is plenty of reading in this section on the STS kit, its pros and cons...
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Old May 17, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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thank you all!
WIll do.....
It does seem wierd, but its hauls man...there is this dude around here with on on his 02 SS...it drove by me one night i thought it was an f-16 and it pulled like one too....but...i just want to know more about like detonation probs etc...
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Old May 17, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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there good
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Old May 17, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
thank you all!
WIll do.....
It does seem wierd, but its hauls man...there is this dude around here with on on his 02 SS...it drove by me one night i thought it was an f-16 and it pulled like one too....but...i just want to know more about like detonation probs etc...
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The system works exceptionally well, just remember ANY kit is only as good as its tune, that is what will make you or break you. I am a dealer for STS and have had great sucess with the systems and just ordered one for my personal car. Like I said make sure the tune in ON and the fuel system can handle the boost you are running and have fun buyin' tires!!

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Old May 17, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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What the hell? I clicked on this thread thinking it was the same one I just replied to? There is another thread not 2 above this that is identical! Common people... AND SEARCH

sorry....... I guess I've just seen too much of this

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Old May 17, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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DO not put on lowered car! I had bad run in with that had a 2" drop though. Some say it is ok but rippin an oil line off wasnt fun!!
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Old May 17, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Armageddon
What the hell? I clicked on this thread thinking it was the same one I just replied to? There is another thread not 2 above this that is identical! Common people... AND SEARCH...

sorry....... I guess I've just seen too much of this
I just did the same thing

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Old May 17, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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It works, however, you are comprimising money savings for overall performance against an engine mounted turbo.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Love mine and I never have regretted not spending the extra money and labor on a front mount.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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The STS kit is great. Just so happens I have one For Sale!! PM me if you may be interested.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Relativelyfast
It works, however, you are comprimising money savings for overall performance against an engine mounted turbo.
You could say the same thing for everyone running a 347 instead of a 402 also.

Or for someone running a wet nitrous kit instead of a direct port.

So what?
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not a personal fan,but no one can argue with PurEvls numbers
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Old May 18, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ddnspider
not a personal fan,but no one can argue with PurEvls numbers
I can. They are all lies!



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Old May 19, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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Old May 19, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by disassembled
I can. They are all lies!



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I seriously hope your kidding..all my numbers were done at a dyno day in front of 30 people
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Old May 19, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by erikthegoalie
thank you all!
WIll do.....
It does seem wierd, but its hauls man...there is this dude around here with on on his 02 SS...it drove by me one night i thought it was an f-16 and it pulled like one too....but...i just want to know more about like detonation probs etc...
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Nice name... Even the correct spelling...

STS is a great street kit. All of the arguments about performance and efficiency, etc., may apply to full race efforts, but...

Like any FI kit, detonation is a function of octance, compression and tuning. There is absolutely nothing about the STS kits that changes that equation.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by PurEvl
I seriously hope your kidding..all my numbers were done at a dyno day in front of 30 people
Yes i am kidding.


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Old May 19, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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good thing!lol
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