turbo setup....
08-02-2006, 08:50 AM
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turbo setup.... Ok, I have a few questions, I just purchased a nice nitrous setup and was going to change out my throttle body to a 80mm bbk and a ls6 intake. And I was going to buy a set of headers.
My question is now, I'm considering just going to a turbo setup since some are selling a kit here cheap.
My questions that if I go to a turbo setup, will I benefit from the 80mm bbk throttle body or the ls6 intake. I assume I should keep them because it will bring in more air corrrect?
Obviously, I know I won't need headers now, so that saved me some dough.
The nitrous setup seems easy to me (used it before), now going to a turbo setup, I'm confused, lol.
My question is now, I'm considering just going to a turbo setup since some are selling a kit here cheap.
My questions that if I go to a turbo setup, will I benefit from the 80mm bbk throttle body or the ls6 intake. I assume I should keep them because it will bring in more air corrrect?
Obviously, I know I won't need headers now, so that saved me some dough.
The nitrous setup seems easy to me (used it before), now going to a turbo setup, I'm confused, lol.
08-02-2006, 09:30 AM
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I would keep the LS6 intake, but in my opinion the TB is not needed. I would spend the money elsewhere (you will need lots of money 
) Most of the guys on here run a stock 75mm TB with great results.
) Most of the guys on here run a stock 75mm TB with great results.
08-02-2006, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bowtieman81
I would keep the LS6 intake, but in my opinion the TB is not needed. I would spend the money elsewhere (you will need lots of money ) Most of the guys on here run a stock 75mm TB with great results.
) Most of the guys on here run a stock 75mm TB with great results.The hard part is, with bolt ons and 150 shot, I can put down 500whp all day long, but in return, I have to keep refilling that bottle. I could go the turbo route, and have no problem putting down 500whp or a little more, but no more bottle refilling, lol.
Hmmm, frustrating, hehe.
08-02-2006, 11:36 AM
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Turbo setups can get really expensive really quick. I'd lay out your game plan, avoid any uneccesary purchases (like the TB) and stick to the plan. A 500rwhp turbo kit can be made pretty cheap...it's all the extras your "might as well do while its apart" that will kill you.
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I was in the same boat as you. I had the nitrous kit, but saw the limitations to it right away after using it. Decided to go turbo.
If you can find a good used turbo kit I say go for it. If you don't like it you can remove it and sell it. That is my plan
If you can find a good used turbo kit I say go for it. If you don't like it you can remove it and sell it. That is my plan