Nitrous or Turbo
Nitrous or Turbo Hey guys i need some of your advise to help me make up my mind.
i have a 383 shortblock with a forged crank and forged rods in it.
and i was planning on a nitrous setup but lately i been seeing some good deals on sts turbo kits. And i really like the idea on a boosted LT1
So basically i need some of your opinions on what would be better for my needs.
and i really need to make up my mind before i start buying parts (like pistons) because i know theres a big difference in a nitrous motor and a motor for boost.
this is going to be a street car. its a 95 z28. built and stalled auto.
im planning on running advanced induction 200cc heads with either setup.
i have a 383 shortblock with a forged crank and forged rods in it.
and i was planning on a nitrous setup but lately i been seeing some good deals on sts turbo kits. And i really like the idea on a boosted LT1
So basically i need some of your opinions on what would be better for my needs.
and i really need to make up my mind before i start buying parts (like pistons) because i know theres a big difference in a nitrous motor and a motor for boost.
this is going to be a street car. its a 95 z28. built and stalled auto.
im planning on running advanced induction 200cc heads with either setup.
Biggest question is budget! You will spend 3000-? Just getting into the turbo world... Nitrous is alot less than that and there are guys like me that use both..... turbos on lt1s can be difficult in the engine bay retaining the A/C of course there is the rear mount setup that works VERY well.
Budget really isnt a big deal.
This is going to be a long build.most likely 2 years
And i am willing to spend the extra if need be. but i just want to make sure i do it right.
im looking for 550hp when all said and done. i know its attainable with either setup. but what is better for a street car?
This is going to be a long build.most likely 2 years
And i am willing to spend the extra if need be. but i just want to make sure i do it right.
im looking for 550hp when all said and done. i know its attainable with either setup. but what is better for a street car?
Thats what i thought at first as well thats why i was going to go with nitrous for sure.
But as i look into it more,the more i realize it isnt as cheap as everyone thinks/says if you do it the right way.
im looking at a minimum of 1500-2k for a good setup from nitrous outlet. and i cant get a sts turbo kit for 2500-3k. and i dont have to refill anything with a turbo.
But as i look into it more,the more i realize it isnt as cheap as everyone thinks/says if you do it the right way.
im looking at a minimum of 1500-2k for a good setup from nitrous outlet. and i cant get a sts turbo kit for 2500-3k. and i dont have to refill anything with a turbo.
Launching!
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Columbus, Ohio
"And i am willing to spend the extra if need be. but i just want to make sure i do it right."
That is exactaly the mentality that will get your car built right. Never try to go the cheap way, espically with a nitrous or turbo setup! Good luck with the build
That is exactaly the mentality that will get your car built right. Never try to go the cheap way, espically with a nitrous or turbo setup! Good luck with the build
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i ran nitrous in my car, but i got tired of never having the bottle or not having it open when i needed it. and getting refills all the time is annoying and expensive. So i tore out the nitrous and built a turbo set-up. i LOVE the turbo set-up! nothing to re-fill and the power is ALWAYS there. that's the reason i went turbo, i wanted to have power that i could use whenever i wanted
Boostedlt1,
what your setup and what did it set you back if you dont mind me asking?
i know nitrous is cheaper in the short. but in the long run if your spray alot its going to cost alot to refill.
I still cant make up my mind on this tho.
and i dont have anyone in vegas thats wants to deal with the LT1 motor so i am thinking nitrous will be easer to set up and tune.
And i think with an AI heads and cam 383 plus 150shot will make the power i want.
what your setup and what did it set you back if you dont mind me asking?
i know nitrous is cheaper in the short. but in the long run if your spray alot its going to cost alot to refill.
I still cant make up my mind on this tho.
and i dont have anyone in vegas thats wants to deal with the LT1 motor so i am thinking nitrous will be easer to set up and tune.
And i think with an AI heads and cam 383 plus 150shot will make the power i want.
Does anyone make a front mount kit? or will i have to have one fabricated.
what is the normal cost of going turbo?
because im already building a forged 383 with an Advanced Induction top end.
And it's not that money is no object. Its more measure twice cut once kinda thing ya know. if im going to do it i would rather do it right the first time and not have to redo my whole setup because i halfassed it the first time.
what is the normal cost of going turbo?
because im already building a forged 383 with an Advanced Induction top end.
And it's not that money is no object. Its more measure twice cut once kinda thing ya know. if im going to do it i would rather do it right the first time and not have to redo my whole setup because i halfassed it the first time.
Teching In
Joined: Dec 2010
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Here's a kit, never seen anyone use it, but it looks like it has all the piping.
http://www.forcedinductions.com/GMkits2.htm
Id say about 5k for a front mount, maybe a little more, depends on turbo size and how much boost you want.
http://www.forcedinductions.com/GMkits2.htm
Id say about 5k for a front mount, maybe a little more, depends on turbo size and how much boost you want.
On The Tree
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Wyoming
http://www.lt1boost.net/ is realquick's site. I think Rall's on here is running one of his kits making like 64x to the wheels. Should be a build thread of car in this section. There are some people on cz28 running his kits also with good luck.
On The Tree
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Wyoming
Here it is...I hope my car will make this much if I ever get it to the dyno.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ld-thread.html
Here is another thread to show what a turbo can do.
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=788260
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ld-thread.html
Here is another thread to show what a turbo can do.
http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=788260