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krisprz2010camaross · 12-20-2018, 04:54 AM

I was looking at the Turbonetics kit and wondering if it’s worth getting. I know Stage 1 is 50 state Smog legal and stage 2 isn’t. I would probably go with stage 2. Any known problems with the kit? Reliable? I would for sure have to upgrade my fuel pump and injectors. Is that all I would need to upgrade? But would my 3” corsa exhaust still work with it? I also have kooks longtube headers that I don’t think would fit. Don’t have cats either. So, probably would get ARH shorty headers. I read somewhere those would fit with the kit.

graf101 · 12-20-2018, 04:27 PM

When I was searching for a turbo kit, I wanted something that was truly bolt on with as little fabrication as possible. I found that AGP, Huron and IPS fit the bill from what others have told me and what I was able to find on the forums here. There are definitely cheaper kits, but most require extensive fab work and come with cheaper Chinese pieces.

krisprz2010camaross · 12-21-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by graf101

When I was searching for a turbo kit, I wanted something that was truly bolt on with as little fabrication as possible. I found that AGP, Huron and IPS fit the bill from what others have told me and what I was able to find on the forums here. There are definitely cheaper kits, but most require extensive fab work and come with cheaper Chinese pieces.

Is the Turbonetics kit a cheap quality kit? Still trying to think what route to go. Supercharger or turbo charger. Supercharger I know I can keep my long tube headers

stevieturbo · 12-21-2018, 11:00 AM

What is your budget, what are your goals ? What is your driving style ?

And will you stop here, or want more in the future ?

The Turbonetics would seem the cheapest...but probably hit a dead end long before any other option.

krisprz2010camaross · 12-21-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieturbo

What is your budget, what are your goals ? What is your driving style ?

And will you stop here, or want more in the future ?

The Turbonetics would seem the cheapest...but probably hit a dead end long before any other option.

I don’t really have a budget, but maybe around 5k-8k? Not including installation and tuning price.
When I first started adding mods to my camaro, I wanted to have 500 whp NA. My car right now is close to 500 to the wheels. I was thinking of getting a stroker kit, but the cost is close to what it would be to go forced induction.

I would be happy with 650-750whp for a while. Don’t think I need over 850whp. I also have an alky meth kit I can have installed as well.
My main concern is reliability and what parts would I have to upgrade for the power

Unavowed · 12-21-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

I was thinking of getting a stroker kit, but the cost is close to what it would be to go forced induction.

Do both. AGP ftw.

johnnyb305mia · 12-21-2018, 07:58 PM

I like the do both. I think the turbonetics Kit you can make some decent power on Ethanol depends on the turbo selection.

760bowtie · 12-21-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Unavowed

Do both. AGP ftw.

+1 AGP You can do the install yourself, it is super easy following the instructions they send you. I had a supercharger kit then went to turbo. Turbo ftw!

Vegas Bound · 12-21-2018, 08:54 PM

I put the LSA SC on my car. With pulleys, cam, headers, injectors, e85 and meth, I've maxed out the little 1.9 liter SC at 750ish to the rear wheels. If you think you might want more, go twins.

bayarea408 · 12-22-2018, 12:17 AM

you have an all motor cam? and are setup N/A

A centrifugal blower like a ECS kit or a D1SC procharger, i bet will like the more n/a oriented cam. Easier install and more simple than a turbo kit. Then you keep everything you already have and just bolt on boost.

Huron is bringing back the single kit. Its been good to me. Their twin kit looks killer as well.

ttshovel · 12-22-2018, 05:58 AM

agp or huron twin kit. don't limit yourself to the smaller t4 charger a single comes with

krisprz2010camaross · 12-22-2018, 01:35 PM

I like the AGP kit and am talking to someone from AGP right now. A centrifugal supercharger would allow me to keep my Fast intake manifold and longtube headers which is good. I’m conflicted lol. Twin turbo would be cool. But I would be limited to my trans being able to hold so much power unless I get a Zl1 6L90E trans down the line to make more than 650whp

AGP Turbo · 12-22-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

I like the AGP kit and am talking to someone from AGP right now. A centrifugal supercharger would allow me to keep my Fast intake manifold and longtube headers which is good. I’m conflicted lol. Twin turbo would be cool. But I would be limited to my trans being able to hold so much power unless I get a Zl1 6L90E trans down the line to make more than 650whp

Way less torque in the midrange 4-5k range with a centri. We've switched a lot of guys over and that always amazes them. Even when the top end 6500rpm power is the same, it's usually 150++ more TQ at 4500.

dreksnot · 12-22-2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AGP Turbo

Way less torque in the midrange 4-5k range with a centri. We've switched a lot of guys over and that always amazes them. Even when the top end 6500rpm power is the same, it's usually 150++ more TQ at 4500.

Yup, truth to that. I’ve broken many a few SC guys hearts with their more peak powerful setups. It’s all about area under the curve in the race power band - the more area versus peak power will win.

12-20-2018, 04:54 AM	#1
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,561	Turbonetics kit worth it? I was looking at the Turbonetics kit and wondering if it’s worth getting. I know Stage 1 is 50 state Smog legal and stage 2 isn’t. I would probably go with stage 2. Any known problems with the kit? Reliable? I would for sure have to upgrade my fuel pump and injectors. Is that all I would need to upgrade? But would my 3” corsa exhaust still work with it? I also have kooks longtube headers that I don’t think would fit. Don’t have cats either. So, probably would get ARH shorty headers. I read somewhere those would fit with the kit. __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez Last edited by krisprz2010camaross; 12-20-2018 at 05:23 AM.

12-22-2018, 05:58 AM	#11
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	agp or huron twin kit. don't limit yourself to the smaller t4 charger a single comes with __________________ 12 camaro ss 427lsx, th400, f310 heads, crower shaft mounts, gpi specd solid roller, shearerfab 2k hp a/w, twin bullseye 88mm turbos, hughes pro ssx bolt together converter, holley dominator, 8.50 cert, backhalf, Ford 9", 33x17x16 tires, c16 fuel

12-22-2018, 01:35 PM	#12
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,561	Turbonetics kit worth it? I like the AGP kit and am talking to someone from AGP right now. A centrifugal supercharger would allow me to keep my Fast intake manifold and longtube headers which is good. I’m conflicted lol. Twin turbo would be cool. But I would be limited to my trans being able to hold so much power unless I get a Zl1 6L90E trans down the line to make more than 650whp __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez Last edited by krisprz2010camaross; 12-22-2018 at 03:49 PM.

12-20-2018, 04:27 PM	#2
graf101 Trouble_SM Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 450	When I was searching for a turbo kit, I wanted something that was truly bolt on with as little fabrication as possible. I found that AGP, Huron and IPS fit the bill from what others have told me and what I was able to find on the forums here. There are definitely cheaper kits, but most require extensive fab work and come with cheaper Chinese pieces.

12-21-2018, 11:00 AM	#4
stevieturbo Drives: it changes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1,128	What is your budget, what are your goals ? What is your driving style ? And will you stop here, or want more in the future ? The Turbonetics would seem the cheapest...but probably hit a dead end long before any other option.

12-21-2018, 07:58 PM	#7
johnnyb305mia Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 355	I like the do both. I think the turbonetics Kit you can make some decent power on Ethanol depends on the turbo selection.

12-21-2018, 08:54 PM	#9
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	I put the LSA SC on my car. With pulleys, cam, headers, injectors, e85 and meth, I've maxed out the little 1.9 liter SC at 750ish to the rear wheels. If you think you might want more, go twins.

12-22-2018, 12:17 AM	#10
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 805	you have an all motor cam? and are setup N/A A centrifugal blower like a ECS kit or a D1SC procharger, i bet will like the more n/a oriented cam. Easier install and more simple than a turbo kit. Then you keep everything you already have and just bolt on boost. Huron is bringing back the single kit. Its been good to me. Their twin kit looks killer as well.