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STS Jewl or Junk???
I just ordered my STS kit last week. I asked Squires about this exact issue since I live in Hawaii and it rains pretty much everyday. They said they were including the rain shield and they have had no issues with water locking the engine. They didnt say it was impossible though.
I think the key point here is if you dont have common sense dont buy the kit. If its pouring rain and flash flooding why would you be out driving around anyway. Especially if you have a rear mounted turbo.
I think the key point here is if you dont have common sense dont buy the kit. If its pouring rain and flash flooding why would you be out driving around anyway. Especially if you have a rear mounted turbo.
with the new traditional mount kits available now for about the same price with IMO better performance in an out of the box scenario, i dont see a rational reason for the sts. its in no means a bad product but i think its only positive side (that being price) is starting to not be an issue anymore.
its always been a big fear of mine to run an sts kit and get in a sever rear end collision. one that punctures the gas tank. and being right by a turbo thats several hundred degrees is cause for alarm.
water is a problem with ANY low mounted filter. i think moreso for the STS because the area is more open to moving water. with a front mounted turbo, you have the radiator support, the crossmember, hell lots of parts that help keep water from moving around as freely as it would near the rear of the car. im gonna wait and see if that shield really helps. and to be honest this is a concern of a traditional kit as well. if i had one, i would be making myself a custom air intake to reduce this possibility.
its always been a big fear of mine to run an sts kit and get in a sever rear end collision. one that punctures the gas tank. and being right by a turbo thats several hundred degrees is cause for alarm.
water is a problem with ANY low mounted filter. i think moreso for the STS because the area is more open to moving water. with a front mounted turbo, you have the radiator support, the crossmember, hell lots of parts that help keep water from moving around as freely as it would near the rear of the car. im gonna wait and see if that shield really helps. and to be honest this is a concern of a traditional kit as well. if i had one, i would be making myself a custom air intake to reduce this possibility.
There definately rationale, could be the fast install time, or easy return to stock labor or the uniqueness or any number of things. Im not saying its a better choice, just another option. The best rational is STS is far and away the most SOLID COMPANY makeing the kits for LS1's at the moment.
Again, not saying its the best option .
Again, not saying its the best option .
Originally Posted by unit213
Let's say you don't want your fbody to be a 4x4 and look like ****. Can you run a STS kit with it lowered?
The only thing that hit on my car is the stupid SLP headers. They SUCK! The STS stuff was far from hitting compared to the headers. I personally will not lower my car because of the SLP headers, not the STS kit.
Originally Posted by unit213
Let's say you don't want your fbody to be a 4x4 and look like ****. Can you run a STS kit with it lowered?
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Originally Posted by longrange4u
I love listening to a Mustang guy give advice on F-bodys!
I didn't give any advice. I simply asked a question.
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Originally Posted by Zombie
The only thing that hit on my car is the stupid SLP headers. They SUCK! The STS stuff was far from hitting compared to the headers. I personally will not lower my car because of the SLP headers, not the STS kit.
Originally Posted by unit213
This "Mustang guy" had a LS1. My next project is a TT C5 so don't jump to conclusions.
I didn't give any advice. I simply asked a question.
I didn't give any advice. I simply asked a question.
