tt vs centri

[dreksnot]

Originally Posted by CHRI55

🤔🤔🤔 what's the price average of a nice tt kit compared to a centri kit

It varies.... I know, that's a sucky answer. Do a Google search for "Camaro AGP twin turbo" then "Camaro Huron twin turbo" then your choices for centris. There are different sized turbos (different pricing), other supporting items like bigger fuel injectors, that can swing the pricing. Be very sure with boost that you had adequate fueling supply (lack of fueling kills motors). Oh, also if you call the places they may provide you with a lower price than on their website (at least that was before supply chain got muffed with the c-virus crap).

[CHRI55]

Originally Posted by dreksnot

It varies.... I know, that's a sucky answer. Do a Google search for "Camaro AGP twin turbo" then "Camaro Huron twin turbo" then your choices for centris. There are different sized turbos (different pricing), other supporting items like bigger fuel injectors, that can swing the pricing. Be very sure with boost that you had adequate fueling supply (lack of fueling kills motors). Oh, also if you call the places they may provide you with a lower price than on their website (at least that was before supply chain got muffed with the c-virus crap).

Will do. Thx

[Greenhornet2]

Don't let crank pinning be a factor in your decision. there is a tool that bolts on lines you up and you just push the button on the drill. I was worried about it too, until I did it, it's cake. BUT it is harder to get your pulley back on after you remove it after pinned. Maybe someone has a fool proof trick, but it took me 3 tired to get it lined up when putting it back on, I used my camera on my phone to check alignment. my dowels do have a slight bevel to the edge so it didn't have to be 100% dead on but very close.

[blake-b]

I had both on my 5th gen. Turbos all the way. In fact, if there was a turbo kit to bolt onto a ZR1, I would have it on mine.

[bayarea408]

I hope you are going meth with e85 attempting to press 800 wheel sbe, regardless of blower or turbo.

You will for sure need a more robust trans if you are just on 6l80E, and that 3.91 might be a factor depends on the transmission you replace the 6l80e with how first gear is ratio.

[CHRI55]

Originally Posted by bayarea408

I hope you are going meth with e85 attempting to press 800 wheel sbe, regardless of blower or turbo.

You will for sure need a more robust trans if you are just on 6l80E, and that 3.91 might be a factor depends on the transmission you replace the 6l80e with how first gear is ratio.

Yes to all of ur questions lol

[Little Walter]

First question are you just doing it for power gains or do you race 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile or roll on? If you are staying with the 376 ci/ 6.2 liter and do a lot of 1/8 mile races I would highly recommend going with a centri blower or even a root or twin screw blower, the turbos' on the 376 ci just don't make it happen quick enough in the 1/8 mi, if 1/8 mile racing is not a factor then turbo all the way.

[stevieturbo]

There are pros and cons for each.

Many people like the noise of a blower....and having had one on my car, I liked it too....just not when it was my own car making the noise ! LOL
It can get tiresome.

The instant throttle response of the blower feels great, despite what many say, it does improve performance even at low rpm. Certainly the ESS kit looks to be very good

Turbos give you a lot more choice, and relatively silent power if you choose.


I've had both, both are great . I'd say up to say maybe 800hp or so a blower is perhaps easier and more exciting to drive largely because of noise and throttle response.
Over that, turbo, it's just more flexible.
I switched to twins a good few years ago and have no regrets.....other than being tempted to refit a blower and blow the turbos through it too LOL

[CHRI55]

Originally Posted by Little Walter

First question are you just doing it for power gains or do you race 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile or roll on? If you are staying with the 376 ci/ 6.2 liter and do a lot of 1/8 mile races I would highly recommend going with a centri blower or even a root or twin screw blower, the turbos' on the 376 ci just don't make it happen quick enough in the 1/8 mi, if 1/8 mile racing is not a factor then turbo all the way.

Mostly 8th mile tracks around with the exception of Memphis.. BUT I have no problem going to the quarter . And I'm eventually going to do 416ish or 427 I'd my money say the same lol

[CHRI55]

Originally Posted by stevieturbo

There are pros and cons for each.

Many people like the noise of a blower....and having had one on my car, I liked it too....just not when it was my own car making the noise ! LOL
It can get tiresome.

The instant throttle response of the blower feels great, despite what many say, it does improve performance even at low rpm. Certainly the ESS kit looks to be very good

Turbos give you a lot more choice, and relatively silent power if you choose.


I've had both, both are great . I'd say up to say maybe 800hp or so a blower is perhaps easier and more exciting to drive largely because of noise and throttle response.
Over that, turbo, it's just more flexible.
I switched to twins a good few years ago and have no regrets.....other than being tempted to refit a blower and blow the turbos through it too LOL

The ess g3x is what I was looking into. Been researchingthem for a few years now and I like how I don't have to run small pulleys to get the same boost as other kits. Almost had 1 but the guy decided not to sale

[RealQuick]

Alot of good info provided already...

TT Pro's:
Support huge HP/TQ
Adjustable boost with the push of a button
Sounds wicked

TT Cons:
Heat Management
Oil temps if using standard journal turbos
More piping complexity
Oil drain (and a pump may be required depending on turbo locations)

Centrifugal Pro's:
Simplicity of install/components
Boost is linear/Easier to apply to pavement
Cool sound
Doesnt generate heat like turbos
Can buy units with self contained oiling (not oil feed/drain required)

Centrifugal Cons:
Load on crank snout
Pinning crank
Changing boost requires effort (pulley/belt change)
Belt slip (depending on the setup)
Just dont make the torque that turbos do at the same hp level

Not a comprehensive list, but this is what quickly comes to mind. Both are great options

[C@mero]

Just do this OP. https://youtu.be/3U0HHbqP0I4

[stevieturbo]

TT and a large whipple are just a very pointless combo, unless the turbos were absolutely massive....and even then, the whipple would end up being a restriction if you could not bypass it efficiently.

[CHRI55]

Originally Posted by RealQuick

Alot of good info provided already...

TT Pro's:
Support huge HP/TQ
Adjustable boost with the push of a button
Sounds wicked

TT Cons:
Heat Management
Oil temps if using standard journal turbos
More piping complexity
Oil drain (and a pump may be required depending on turbo locations)

Centrifugal Pro's:
Simplicity of install/components
Boost is linear/Easier to apply to pavement
Cool sound
Doesnt generate heat like turbos
Can buy units with self contained oiling (not oil feed/drain required)

Centrifugal Cons:
Load on crank snout
Pinning crank
Changing boost requires effort (pulley/belt change)
Belt slip (depending on the setup)
Just dont make the torque that turbos do at the same hp level

Not a comprehensive list, but this is what quickly comes to mind. Both are great options

Thx a lot