sts turbo

[Tahoe03mm]

I read all the hype on the sts turbo system.. it seems like a lot of extra bolt on crap and I don't know if I like the whole way they run the oil cooling lines. How much are those and are they really worth it?

 

[DallasD]

Depends on who you buy the kit from how much they cost. But they seemd worth it to me from the videos people post up with them on it. I would go turbo before I went supercharger. People complain about the lag but you really don't have any unless your turbo is 80mm or larger. A stage 1 turbo is usually between 57-65mm which will have practically no lag. But you can find a used s/c for like 1500 sometimes so it will save you lots of money.

 

[BOSS]

. But you can find a used s/c for like 1500 sometimes so it will save you lots of money.

Where are those 1500 little ninjas!

B

 

[Tahoe03mm]

Someone local has an sts kit up on craigslist nib $3500obo

 

[DallasD]

Seen a few of them on craigs list and other local for sale sites.

 

[blueflamed03]

they seem to work, but for $3500, i'd do SC personally.

 

[rigo_jones]

s/c is way more reliable. but u will make more power with a turbo.

 

[JennaBear]

s/c is way more reliable. but u will make more power with a turbo.

Really? I would agree that the power bands are different, but saying that the turbo makes more power is something I have not seen data on.

 

[killer20072001]

s/c blows turbos out of the water dew to simple maintenance and overall powerband

 

[DallasD]

S/c or turbo its all the same just what do you want to hear a whine or a blow off valve? No matter what you choose if you are in top gear you still have to down shift to for the thing to kick in. The S/C will give you more out of the hole but the turbo is better from a rolling start. I personally like turbo setups easier on the motor and more hp/boost or atleast thats what the popular word is.

 

[Max]

All depends on the setup. A front mount turbo from trick performance makes really good power and generally cooler iats than most superchargers, although the blowers are easier to tune for and a hell of alot more reliable. I prefer a well developed roots or twin screw supercharger system with a big ass heat exchanger.

 

[SSmurdered]

pittsburghs cl sucks.... nothin good for the hoe local for me

 

[syndicatesteve]

well i have owned a turbo diesel and living here in Arizona, the Turbo really lags in high heat, but then again, my GM Performance mechanic who is a Magnuson rep, said the supercharger is good , but in states with high heat, neither the supercharger or turbo are good. You can spend between 3-7000 dollars on either set up, or you can do about $3000 worth of internal work to a stock motor and it will post huge numbers and it will be more reliable, it will sound like a 70's hot rod motor and damn, when ppl look under the hood, all they see is stock!!

 

[rigo_jones]

Really? I would agree that the power bands are different, but saying that the turbo makes more power is something I have not seen data on.

i meant to say you will make more power with a turbo than a SC in the long run. in my opinion and experience you are limited with a SC but is wayyy more reliable than the turbo. turbo you can easily turn up the boost and upgrade easily for more power. ofcourse they each have their downs and ups. but turbo will make more power period might have massive lag but once that t88 turbo spools all hell will break loose. so many trims and combination to choose from.

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well i have owned a turbo diesel and living here in Arizona, the Turbo really lags in high heat, but then again, my GM Performance mechanic who is a Magnuson rep, said the supercharger is good , but in states with high heat, neither the supercharger or turbo are good. You can spend between 3-7000 dollars on either set up, or you can do about $3000 worth of internal work to a stock motor and it will post huge numbers and it will be more reliable, it will sound like a 70's hot rod motor and damn, when ppl look under the hood, all they see is stock!!

if u live where is hot a water to air intercooler is a must.

 

[undertaker]

well I had sts turbos on one of my vettes......absolutely hated them, they made power on the dyno but ran like shit at the track, my blower car with the same motor is much faster.

I put a sts kit on a buddy's 03 avalanche (which had a procharger on it previously and has a paxton on it currently) the turbo kept pushing oil, the scavenge system sucks, there are better options for turbos on trucks than a STS.

simply put if you're looking to get a bargain and save money with forced induction, don't bother....more power puts more strain on your driveline and when things break they need to be upgraded which isn't cheap.

my boosted vettes are all north of 700 rwhp and with HD stuff they break, a stock 4l60 in a heavy truck isn't going to have a long and happy lifespan with boost in front of it, been there blown up 5 in my old truck doing it (hence why I have a 3/4 ton with a 4l80 now, and my old truck got a 4l80 swap)

 

[yooformula]

I haven't heard a single good thing about a rear mounted turbo yet.....lag, lack of power(unless you upgrade the snot out of it) and oiling issues. Given the choice, I would rather go with a turbo because you can dial in/adjust your boost and there is no drag on the motor.

 

[axekick]

you can do about $3000 worth of internal work to a stock motor and it will post huge numbers and it will be more reliable, it will sound like a 70's hot rod motor and damn, when ppl look under the hood, all they see is stock!!

I like the way you think!