Should I get a turbo? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

silver0025 · 11-22-2011, 04:14 PM

I want to put a turbo in my car like the sts. However it is my daily driver and have a 20 mile commute to school 4 times a week. Will my engine blow within like 3 years? The engine has about 9000 miles on it now. Prefer that guys with turbos now answer and how long your turbo has lasted so far. Thank you!

*I also now have a k&n intake, bbk headers, and loud mouth axle back exhaust. Will these work with a turbo kit?

cjt037 · 11-22-2011, 04:17 PM

Sts you would lose the intake and pipes

silver0025 · 11-22-2011, 04:21 PM

Would it work as well with the headers as much as it does with the stock manifolds? And have you had any problems yet? After how many miles? Thanks.

cjt037 · 11-22-2011, 04:24 PM

15K on mine. Headers would be fine. No problems and the base sts gives you a gas mileage boost if you drive safe.

silver0025 · 11-22-2011, 04:26 PM

15K after the turbo? If so it gives me more confidence in getting it.

cjt037 · 11-22-2011, 04:34 PM

Yes 15 k after the turbo . My car had 200 miles on it

SC2150 · 11-22-2011, 05:53 PM

PM me if you want to go over options.

*The_Blur* · 11-22-2011, 05:59 PM

Get the turbo. Make sure you do it right.

TJ91 · 11-22-2011, 06:03 PM

can always build the motor for more boost down the line

coolman · 11-22-2011, 06:37 PM

yes

kenkartasasmita · 11-23-2011, 04:19 AM

i'd rather trade my v6 to ss rather than turbo.

scrming · 11-23-2011, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver0025

I want to put a turbo in my car like the sts. However it is my daily driver and have a 20 mile commute to school 4 times a week. Will my engine blow within like 3 years? The engine has about 9000 miles on it now. Prefer that guys with turbos now answer and how long your turbo has lasted so far. Thank you!

*I also now have a k&n intake, bbk headers, and loud mouth axle back exhaust. Will these work with a turbo kit?

Sorry, no one here has a crystal ball... Will your engine be ok with a turbo on it for 3 years? Most likely.... but there's no guarantee... If your car is your daily driver and your only mode of transportation, then you will need to have a plan B, just in case... Again, most likely everything will be fine... but sh*t happens...

TJ91 · 11-23-2011, 11:39 AM

which could happen NA as well

Im bringing my car into the dealer to check for a stretched timing chain just in case before going FI

ROD_SS · 11-23-2011, 03:18 PM

a properly done turbo setup will last you
cheap out on things..expect to pay

11-22-2011, 04:14 PM	#1
silver0025 Drives: 2011 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 43	Should I get a turbo? I want to put a turbo in my car like the sts. However it is my daily driver and have a 20 mile commute to school 4 times a week. Will my engine blow within like 3 years? The engine has about 9000 miles on it now. Prefer that guys with turbos now answer and how long your turbo has lasted so far. Thank you! *I also now have a k&n intake, bbk headers, and loud mouth axle back exhaust. Will these work with a turbo kit?

11-22-2011, 05:59 PM	#8
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Get the turbo. Make sure you do it right. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-22-2011, 06:03 PM	#9
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	can always build the motor for more boost down the line __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

11-23-2011, 11:39 AM	#13
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	which could happen NA as well Im bringing my car into the dealer to check for a stretched timing chain just in case before going FI __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

11-23-2011, 03:18 PM	#14
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	a properly done turbo setup will last you cheap out on things..expect to pay __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

11-22-2011, 04:17 PM	#2
cjt037 boost+v6=me=:) Drives: Turbo'd 6er Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Crestwood ky Posts: 389 View My Garage	Sts you would lose the intake and pipes

11-22-2011, 04:21 PM	#3
silver0025 Drives: 2011 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 43	Would it work as well with the headers as much as it does with the stock manifolds? And have you had any problems yet? After how many miles? Thanks.

11-22-2011, 04:24 PM	#4
cjt037 boost+v6=me=:) Drives: Turbo'd 6er Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Crestwood ky Posts: 389 View My Garage	15K on mine. Headers would be fine. No problems and the base sts gives you a gas mileage boost if you drive safe.

11-22-2011, 04:26 PM	#5
silver0025 Drives: 2011 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 43	15K after the turbo? If so it gives me more confidence in getting it.

11-22-2011, 04:34 PM	#6
cjt037 boost+v6=me=:) Drives: Turbo'd 6er Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Crestwood ky Posts: 389 View My Garage	Yes 15 k after the turbo . My car had 200 miles on it

11-22-2011, 05:53 PM	#7
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	PM me if you want to go over options.

11-22-2011, 06:37 PM	#10
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	yes

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