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STS Remote Mount Turbo Kit for V6
Has anyone considered doing an STS Remote mount turbo or twin turbo kit? They seem really cool, and probably an easier mod than a regular turbo mount. The difference (if you are not familiar with remote mount turbos) is that they don't go under the hood. Instead they replace the muffler, or attach somewhere on the exhaust pipe, then send boost all the way back to the engine. Seems a bit strange, but apparently it works great!
I think I might save up and help Nikki get one of these twin turbo kits for her 2LT. They already have bolt on kits for several cars (mustangs, challengers, 350z), and I am sure they'll have one for our Camaros soon. This could even be a good possibility for the v8 guys, since they've already done kits for the corvettes and gto. Here is the link: http://www.ststurbo.com/home Also! They sound pretty awesome! Here is a video: |
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07-06-2009, 12:18 PM | #2 |
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Yeah, there has been much discussion (and much controversy) on the STS kits. I think its a wonderful idea, but a lot of people don't like the idea of having their turbocharger down under the car, exposed to the elements and to potential thieves.
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It would help keep the heat out of the engine compartment.
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rear mounts are junk stay away
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This, and the extra intake length provides the same cooling effect on the air charge as an intercooler.
Care to cite any evidence for this? I'm not really taking a stand one way or the other, but I don't see how the mounting location automatically makes it "junk" and have even seen evidence that points to the contrary. - X
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Cooler air=Denser Air. Denser Air=MORE POWER!
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The theft thing could be an issue, but I have also heard that exposing them to the elements could be a big issue, such as if you're driving in the rain or snow with a heated up turbo, but maybe some kind of splash plate or something could be fabbed up to protect it.
From what I've seen they seem great! Is there any other concerns besides the ones talked about so far? |
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STS Turbos -
It seems people either love them or hate them, no "grey" area here. My neighbor down the road had an 04 GTO with an STS kit. Made 487 RWHP. Ran it for years, never a problem. But then it sounds like blackedout010's buddies had it and it didn't work out for them, so that's not a good thing. There are pros and cons with anything. Pick what you like and go with it. |
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Personally, I think its a good idea in theory. I don't like the muffler replacement part of it though - if I did one, I would use a single turbo and put it where the H-pipe is. Run a Y-pipe into the turbo, and a Y-pipe off of the turbo. It would serve as an X-pipe, but also give the turbo itself a bit better spool from the scavenging of the Y-pipe, and from it not being QUITE so far back. And I would put a metal shield under it to keep it from getting hit by rocks, water, etc. - X P.S. - Of course, this is all academic because if I ever did go forced induction, it would be through an eaton or similar blower.
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