Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

turbo help for my 408

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 05:05 PM
  #1  
klw1313's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Default turbo help for my 408

ok im pretty new to the site and turbos as well, so i need a lil help.

i have a 408CI LS1 in my 2001 Auto Camaro. i want to turbo it. my CR is 8.5:1
my goal is 750 rwhp. what i need is a good complete kit. who has them, where can i see them (webpage), whats the best in your opinion and why, and how much? moneys not that big of an issue but obviously im going to try to save here and there. any opinions will be welcomed thatks for your help.
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:36 PM
  #2  
GreaseMonkey83's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 105
Likes: 1
From: Marblehead, OH
Default

what are your cam specs?
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:45 PM
  #3  
NumberOneSled's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Default

You might want to check out sponsors like W2W, PTK, SpeedInc as I'm pretty sure they could get you what your looking for. There are some other options that I'm sure other people will mention. Good Luck!
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 07:20 PM
  #4  
klw1313's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Default

when i get the turbo i am going to get a custom ground cam, not sure what its going to be either. i need something streetable this is my daily driver, any input on what cam would work nice??
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 08:05 PM
  #5  
69firebird's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,560
Likes: 0
From: hurst tx
Default

sent you a PM
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 08:14 PM
  #6  
klw1313's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Default

PM right back at ya
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 08:17 PM
  #7  
69firebird's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,560
Likes: 0
From: hurst tx
Default

Same
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 08:27 PM
  #8  
klw1313's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Default

Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 4, 2005 | 08:31 PM
  #9  
HIGH_INTREST's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Default

I have a similar setup and went D-1Sc instead of TT.I am getting 780RWHP.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2005 | 09:00 PM
  #10  
klw1313's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by HIGH_INTREST
I have a similar setup and went D-1Sc instead of TT.I am getting 780RWHP.
at what PSI?
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2005 | 09:08 PM
  #11  
HIGH_INTREST's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by klw1313
at what PSI?

Well those #'s are w/100 shot of NOS.I made 680RWHP @9lbs of boost.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2005 | 09:12 PM
  #12  
klw1313's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Default

which turbo kit are u running? im going with the phamspeed T-76.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:12 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE