Really nice turbo setup
08-07-2004, 03:28 PM
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Really nice turbo setup Check out jlturbo.com and then click on the link called eye candy. There are a few video clips of an ls1 camaro with a unique turbo setup. Very cool. 
08-07-2004, 05:24 PM
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I see a few problems here: 1) Turbo lag...if u don't understand why i say this then perform a fun experiment. Take a paper towel roll and hold one side to your mouth and one side flat against your hand, sealing it, now blow into it. Now this time cut it in 1/2 and repeat. If you notice, it's easier to build pressure with the smaller tube, than it is the larger tube.
Now, i dunno about everyone else, but having to revv the **** out of my engine
to get boost up isn't exactly something i'm personally intrested in.
2) All that extra piping, if your worried about weight then i don't believe this is going to help.
3) what happens when it rains? I see no shielding to protect from mud and such things. And what happens when that turbo uses that intake tube as a straw? Now u have a wonderful, large, turbo system u have to remove, dry out and repair, not to mention engine repairs.
Finally 4) If u notice in the picture where it has the 1 - 2 chrome tip in the middle of the picture. If u look off to the left in front of the left-rear tire u notice how low the intake tubing is, it's lower than mid-tire. Can we say speed bump disaster?
I love the idea, but since there are so many possibilities for malfunction and disaster i'd have to pass on this system.
It costs the same as a system that fits nicely in the engine bay, and weighs less, and is most-likely able to meet or surpass the performance. I could only see my self putting this system on a budget,only good weather,trailer queen drag racer where the extra weight in the rear would be a plus.
at me and call me 
but that's my take on it. 
Now, i dunno about everyone else, but having to revv the **** out of my engine
to get boost up isn't exactly something i'm personally intrested in.2) All that extra piping, if your worried about weight then i don't believe this is going to help.
3) what happens when it rains? I see no shielding to protect from mud and such things. And what happens when that turbo uses that intake tube as a straw? Now u have a wonderful, large, turbo system u have to remove, dry out and repair, not to mention engine repairs.
Finally 4) If u notice in the picture where it has the 1 - 2 chrome tip in the middle of the picture. If u look off to the left in front of the left-rear tire u notice how low the intake tubing is, it's lower than mid-tire. Can we say speed bump disaster?
I love the idea, but since there are so many possibilities for malfunction and disaster i'd have to pass on this system.
It costs the same as a system that fits nicely in the engine bay, and weighs less, and is most-likely able to meet or surpass the performance. I could only see my self putting this system on a budget,only good weather,trailer queen drag racer where the extra weight in the rear would be a plus.
at me and call me but that's my take on it. 
08-08-2004, 03:43 PM
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I ran over a 10 foot aluminum ladder on the freeway one day that was unavoidable. That system would have been toast. Also, like 97'RS6-BucketTurd said the price is not that much lower than a complete under hood setup.
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08-10-2004, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 97'RS6-BucketTurd
awesome, no ones' called mean idiot yet. guess my post made some sense lol
08-10-2004, 03:46 AM
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I read their FAQ section and they explain the lack of turbo lag with this system. I think it is pretty interesting and might looking into getting it...what other turbo kit costs 3500 and requires no modifiaction or custom headers?
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08-10-2004, 07:17 PM
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In case anyone wanted to know....
From Squires website:
LS1 Camaro/Firebird - $3795 MSRP (JLTURBO.COM $3549)
Performance Results
Boost: 5 psi
Rear Wheel Horsepower: 414
%'d increase: 30%
Rear Wheel Torque: 450
%'d increase: 35%
Boost: 8 psi
Rear Wheel Horsepower: 508
%'d increase: 59%
Rear Wheel Torque: 548
%'d increase: 64%
1/4 mile time reduction: ~1 second
From Detroit Speedworks:
- LS1 Camaro/Firebird Single Turbo Kit Stage 1 $3995
The system includes: Stainless steel manifold / by pass valve / intercooler / mandrel bent tubing / cross-over pipe / hi-flow cat converter / 60-1 turbocharger / deltagate wastegate / all mounting hardware / fuel pump / fuel management system / complete instructions and support
No performance numbers
From Squires website:
LS1 Camaro/Firebird - $3795 MSRP (JLTURBO.COM $3549)
Performance Results
Boost: 5 psi
Rear Wheel Horsepower: 414
%'d increase: 30%
Rear Wheel Torque: 450
%'d increase: 35%
Boost: 8 psi
Rear Wheel Horsepower: 508
%'d increase: 59%
Rear Wheel Torque: 548
%'d increase: 64%
1/4 mile time reduction: ~1 second
From Detroit Speedworks:
- LS1 Camaro/Firebird Single Turbo Kit Stage 1 $3995
The system includes: Stainless steel manifold / by pass valve / intercooler / mandrel bent tubing / cross-over pipe / hi-flow cat converter / 60-1 turbocharger / deltagate wastegate / all mounting hardware / fuel pump / fuel management system / complete instructions and support
No performance numbers
08-11-2004, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 97'RS6-BucketTurd
awesome, no ones' called mean idiot yet. guess my post made some sense lol
08-16-2004, 01:59 AM
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Its also makes me nervous that they need to drive in a tunnel to make the setup sound better.? Couldnt exactley see the number on the track pass either..hmm Shade tree in short...
