Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

best turbo to replace 76GTS?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 09:14 PM
  #41  
ddnspider's Avatar
10 Second Club
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 14,628
Likes: 1,778
From: FL
Default

Originally Posted by engineermike
Surely, there must be a few typo's in there.
i was waiting for that lmao
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 10:02 PM
  #42  
2000 Tran Zam's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,333
Likes: 0
From: Ahwatukee, Az
Default

Originally Posted by prostock_bigblock
i didnt want the turbine to be big restriction in low rpms, i get 34mpg and i making around 700rwhp on 5.8 psi on stock factory long block with ls1 intake...etc, the tune was very conservative and timing was 18 , limiter set on 6600rpms.
Hmmm, so you get twice the gas milage of a stock f body, which is by far better then Ive seen any one make (iv es seen maybe 28/29 on an f body and 32 on a vette), on a stock restrictive ls1 intake and 700rwhp on the Factory long block? For how long? Meaning stock bottom end or with pistons or what?

I made 830rwhp on 13.5 lbs, and you made 700rwhp on less then 6? basically 2.5 times the boost you made, with a stroker on a bigger turbo, and your that close?

Im sorry I just dont see that happening... Thats just my opinion
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:43 AM
  #43  
prostock_bigblock's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: NC, Charlotte / SC, RockHill
Default

Originally Posted by 2000 Tran Zam
Hmmm, so you get twice the gas milage of a stock f body, which is by far better then Ive seen any one make (iv es seen maybe 28/29 on an f body and 32 on a vette), on a stock restrictive ls1 intake and 700rwhp on the Factory long block? For how long? Meaning stock bottom end or with pistons or what?

I made 830rwhp on 13.5 lbs, and you made 700rwhp on less then 6? basically 2.5 times the boost you made, with a stroker on a bigger turbo, and your that close?

Im sorry I just dont see that happening... Thats just my opinion
well you made 830 rwhp ,but what is your compression?? from what i know an extra point of compression is roughly worth 4% in power, another thing like i said earlier that i am running tublar turbo headers 1 3/4", 2.5" collectors and a 5" dumped downpipe, a custom vertical flow intercooler good for about 1200-1300 hp, the other thing is the my turbo sits in front of the radiator. there is no intercooler piping behind the radiator only over the radiator. is there something special about my turbo, or is it my turbo setup/configiration that is giving me the extra power i dont know. but all i know is my car is still running a stock crank pulley,stock water pump, stock cam, stock rockers,stock 241 heads (unported),ported stock throttle body,ls1 intake. but the only change is valve springs and pushrods. i am running a steel flywheel and a spec stage 4 clutch. 3.42 gears (10bolt). the engine was never rebuilt.
how am i making the extra power, well i will have to say may be its the cooler air i get, the higher flowing exhaust and my intercooler setup.
my turbo is an s400 with an upgraded extended tip compressor wheel 80mm. with what some might call a race compressor housing/cover. standerd turbine wheel with 1.32 a/r turbine housing. i have nothing to hide. all i know is that i am making the power to the wheels. is the dyno lying. i will redyno, i might be wrong or in that case the dyno is wrong.
Attached Thumbnails best turbo to replace 76GTS?-9.jpg   best turbo to replace 76GTS?-1.jpg   best turbo to replace 76GTS?-11.jpg   best turbo to replace 76GTS?-14.jpg   best turbo to replace 76GTS?-15.jpg  

best turbo to replace 76GTS?-dsc00478.jpg  
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:53 AM
  #44  
DrTurbo's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,966
Likes: 2
Default

Originally Posted by prostock_bigblock
well you made 830 rwhp ,but what is your compression?? from what i know an extra point of compression is roughly worth 4% in power, another thing like i said earlier that i am running tublar turbo headers 1 3/4", 2.5" collectors and a 5" dumped downpipe, a custom vertical flow intercooler good for about 1200-1300 hp, the other thing is the my turbo sits in front of the radiator. there is no intercooler piping behind the radiator only over the radiator. is there something special about my turbo, or is it my turbo setup/configiration that is giving me the extra power i dont know. but all i know is my car is still running a stock crank pulley,stock water pump, stock cam, stock rockers,stock 241 heads (unported),ported stock throttle body,ls1 intake. but the only change is valve springs and pushrods. i am running a steel flywheel and a spec stage 4 clutch. 3.42 gears (10bolt). the engine was never rebuilt.
how am i making the extra power, well i will have to say may be its the cooler air i get, the higher flowing exhaust and my intercooler setup.
my turbo is an s400 with an upgraded extended tip compressor wheel 80mm. with what some might call a race compressor housing/cover. standerd turbine wheel with 1.32 a/r turbine housing. i have nothing to hide. all i know is that i am making the power to the wheels. is the dyno lying. i will redyno, i might be wrong or in that case the dyno is wrong.
Take it to the track....that will tell the story.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:02 AM
  #45  
prostock_bigblock's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: NC, Charlotte / SC, RockHill
Default

on the mpg issue i am running almost 17:1 air/fuel ratio under cruise @60mph.
i will recalculate. just to get things streight . i want to confirm a few things
what does a stock gas tank from a 2000 camaro take in gallons, ( i know it takes 15.8 gallons) correct me if i am wrong.

and the other thing is how precise is the fuel level gauge on 2000 camaros?

answer those questions and i will recalculate my mpg.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:05 AM
  #46  
2000 Tran Zam's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,333
Likes: 0
From: Ahwatukee, Az
Default

Originally Posted by prostock_bigblock
well you made 830 rwhp ,but what is your compression?? from what i know an extra point of compression is roughly worth 4% in power, another thing like i said earlier that i am running tublar turbo headers 1 3/4", 2.5" collectors and a 5" dumped downpipe, a custom vertical flow intercooler good for about 1200-1300 hp, the other thing is the my turbo sits in front of the radiator. there is no intercooler piping behind the radiator only over the radiator. is there something special about my turbo, or is it my turbo setup/configiration that is giving me the extra power i dont know. but all i know is my car is still running a stock crank pulley,stock water pump, stock cam, stock rockers,stock 241 heads (unported),ported stock throttle body,ls1 intake. but the only change is valve springs and pushrods. i am running a steel flywheel and a spec stage 4 clutch. 3.42 gears (10bolt). the engine was never rebuilt.
how am i making the extra power, well i will have to say may be its the cooler air i get, the higher flowing exhaust and my intercooler setup.
my turbo is an s400 with an upgraded extended tip compressor wheel 80mm. with what some might call a race compressor housing/cover. standerd turbine wheel with 1.32 a/r turbine housing. i have nothing to hide. all i know is that i am making the power to the wheels. is the dyno lying. i will redyno, i might be wrong or in that case the dyno is wrong.
Not that I dont believe you... It just doesnt make any sense to me... But with other people questioning it at least I dont feel like im taking crazy pills .
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:08 AM
  #47  
prostock_bigblock's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: NC, Charlotte / SC, RockHill
Default

still saving up some money for a nice suspension setup and a 9". i don't wanna break the 10 bolt then i wont have anything to drive to college. Btw this is my daily driver (i am serious). cant wait for the underdrive pulley,ls6 intake manifold and camshaft.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:17 AM
  #48  
prostock_bigblock's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: NC, Charlotte / SC, RockHill
Default

Tran zam i will be honest with you the car more then exceeded my expectations.
the car keeps surprising me every time, on the low boost setup(2.8 psi spring) 2.5 psi on the gauge it made 511 rwhp with a stock maf with no screen. and now its blowing my mind. i personaly can't see it happening compared with all the dyno sheets of similar setup i have seen on this forum.
to the point i thought my boost gauge is lying. or that i had ordered the wrong wastegate spring. i can only prove my point by posting a dyno sheet showing the boost curve. btw i am still runing 93 octane pump gas. there is no hint of knock. one thing i noticed while logging the runs is that my IAT reading were pretty close to ambient temps.(note IAT is placed between intercooler and throttle body)

Last edited by prostock_bigblock; Dec 6, 2007 at 01:30 AM.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:39 AM
  #49  
ABeasst's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,420
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default

What shop did you dyno at?
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:00 AM
  #50  
engineermike's Avatar
TECH Addict
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,153
Likes: 3
Default

Originally Posted by prostock_bigblock
on the mpg issue i am running almost 17:1 air/fuel ratio under cruise @60mph.
i will recalculate. just to get things streight . i want to confirm a few things
what does a stock gas tank from a 2000 camaro take in gallons, ( i know it takes 15.8 gallons) correct me if i am wrong.

and the other thing is how precise is the fuel level gauge on 2000 camaros?

answer those questions and i will recalculate my mpg.
This just gets better as we go. Keep posting - This is entertaining.

17/1 AF ratio, huh? You sure?

Also, you DO realize that you NEVER use the gas gauge or tank size to calculate fuel mileage, right?

You fill the tank to the top and re-set the odometer. Drive it 200 miles or so, then fill it to the top again. The odometer reading divided by the amount of fuel it took on the 2nd fillup is the gas mileage.

Mike
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:50 AM
  #51  
BigBronco's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 10,587
Likes: 1
From: Houston
Default

Originally Posted by engineermike
This just gets better as we go. Keep posting - This is entertaining.

17/1 AF ratio, huh? You sure?

Also, you DO realize that you NEVER use the gas gauge or tank size to calculate fuel mileage, right?

You fill the tank to the top and re-set the odometer. Drive it 200 miles or so, then fill it to the top again. The odometer reading divided by the amount of fuel it took on the 2nd fillup is the gas mileage.

Mike

Wow, I thought I would never in my life, would see someone EXPLAIN here on Tech on HOW to check your fuel mileage consumption.

Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 09:54 AM
  #52  
smokinHawk's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (48)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,354
Likes: 1
From: Columbus, ohio
Default

PSBB: in another thread you say your car makes 514rwhp and 414rwtq on 2.9 psi tial spring (not necessarily 2.9psi, do they even have that spring?)
and of coarse in your sig you say "crappy base tune 640rwhp 555rwhp 5.8psi"
how is that around 700rwhp? oh on a stock engine...pftt

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...525&highlight=
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:03 AM
  #53  
NicD's Avatar
7 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,189
Likes: 702
From: Chandler, AZ
Default

This post reminds me of a discussion I had with somebody the other day. They claimed they tuned a bone stock C6 with TTs running 6-7 psi on 91 oct pump gas and it made mid 700 rwhp all day long.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:06 AM
  #54  
Firechikn's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
Default

According to my wide band, under boost I'm getting 5gallons to 1 mile.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:08 AM
  #55  
ABeasst's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,420
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default

I love how he said that 18-degrees of timing is low....I mean really I run 30-degrees on pump gas all day making 1000AWHP.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 11:47 AM
  #56  
2000 Tran Zam's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,333
Likes: 0
From: Ahwatukee, Az
Default

Originally Posted by BigBronco
Wow, I thought I would never in my life, would see someone EXPLAIN here on Tech on HOW to check your fuel mileage consumption.

so he can install, tune and understand the phsyics of a turbo kit but cant calculate gas milage?




Edit: read in the other thread hes got a tuner.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:37 PM
  #57  
Zombie's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,498
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas
Default

Guys, arguing over "HP" (notice the quotes) from a dyno is silly. It's like claiming you took the biggest **** in the world. There is no way to prove how big your **** is unless you dig and get your hands dirty pulling it out to prove it. The best dyno in the world has a 1320 foot roller and times how long it takes you to make a pull and tells you what speed you got to in that given time. The best part is it's an average of all your gears so parasitic loss, etc don't even matter. It doesn't give you a graph but it does give you a little slip with all the numbers on it.

Dynos are used for tuning.

I've sent an e-mail to all the dyno manufacturers asking them to change all their measuring units to Garflabs and to have every unit read differently to help prevent the silly "dyno HP" arguments. That way your dynosheet is only comparable to other cars on the same dyno.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:37 PM
  #58  
engineermike's Avatar
TECH Addict
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,153
Likes: 3
Default

Take a look at the power curves in the other thread. Something definitely going on with the dyno. The power curve is a straight line, increasing linearly with rpm until they shut off the run. Would have made much more if they hadn't shut it off at 6600 rpm (remember... stock heads and cam).

Mike
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:34 PM
  #59  
prostock_bigblock's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,191
Likes: 0
From: NC, Charlotte / SC, RockHill
Default

you know how much gas is where i am from , before i moved to the states. 64 cents per gallon. do you think i ever cared? heck its cheaper then water. so you can't drag race or build an engine untill you know how to calculate mpg. i heard thats what they ask you before they issue an nhra lisence?

gas only became an issue when i came here . and excuse my math. i am not a cool bad *** professional engine builder/drag racer/mpg computer like you are. may be someday i will grow up to be a cool guy just like you guys are.

bottom line is:
pm me and i will tell you where to find me. wanna race? may be put some money on it.
no more internet for me , you can trash talk all you want. so its all for free.
be a real man and put your money where your mouth is
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:35 PM
  #60  
Big Geek's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery, AL.
Default

Maybe he is making the power he says but sh*t why the big deal? It doesn't belong to any of us, nor were we there when he says he did so. I am more interested in the original subject of what turbo is better to replace the "76" with.......

Jim C.

Last edited by Big Geek; Dec 6, 2007 at 01:45 PM.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:07 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-04 05:00:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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