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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Default Considering LS1 turbo install - pointers?

I want to install a turbo on my 99 T/A. I searched this forum and came up with more information I could possibly read in two days. Great site by the way!


But I figure it would be easier if a few of you pointed me in the right direction. All I have heard of is the STS turbo kit. I want the best bang for the buck - I want a good deal, who doesn't?

Any pointers?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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And I realize that this is the post that everyone hates...but yes, I have read the stickies and such.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Do you have an idea of what kit you'll be getting? The STS is a rear mount setup. Depending on which kit you go with and your mechanical ability I say go for it. Do you have a tuner nearby? Someone to help here and there would be good too. An extra set of hands can come in handy.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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I am actually looking for 400 RWHP - not too greedy here. I know the STS is a rear mount setup and is a pretty simple install from what I hear. Not to mention it is the cheapest setup I have found. I would like to spend as little as possible and still have a low boost reliable setup.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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If you are really only after 400rwhp and don't care to go higher then you're spending your money on the wrong stuff. Find a used cam on this board for about $300 get the gaskets and hardware $35, do the cam swap and you'll be sitting at a safe 400+rwhp setup easily. You are much more limited by going this route but maybe you don't care.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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I was thinking cam also.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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get a matched heads and cam package and bottle feed it if you want more at the track
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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+1 For only 400 hp, FI would not be worth it. Heads and cam would get you there with out all the extra parts, and less money.
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turbo is way to much money to spend if you only want 400.. cam and bolt ons would prob be a few thousand less in the end..i learned the hard way kinda but i love the way they run
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^^^^ What they said.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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lol watcha gunna do run 3-4lbs of boost
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Actually, yes - 5 psi of boost. According to the STS site that puts out a little over 400 rwhp. If I want more later on I could add the intercooler and fuel system upgrades.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...13#post6915413

right here is everything that you need to make around or more than 400 RWHP

it made 475 on my car with the stock engine and 6 pounds of boost, ran great for around 9500 miles till I got greedy with the boost
on the spring with the kit and no boost controler it made right at 5 psi and just over 400 RWHP

it runs and drives great

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