STS Turbo

[LS1 TA]

Anyone here have, or know someone who has, and STS Turbo system on their LS1. I have seen some pretty amazing videos of F bodies with the system and I was wondering if was a good investment?

[Performin Norman]

My friend has one on her car. It was putting down 465/508 until she popped the motor. It was nonintercooled and is the 67mm turbo. Now she's installing a 402 stroker, intercooler and ported heads. We'll see what it does when she's done.

[LS1 TA]

Thats not very comforting I've got enough money for the turbo sytem, but not enough $$$ for another LS1.

[Johnyd2]

ive never had a personal experience with a turboed f-body, but from reading around over the last year or so, ive read the STS is a top choice for our cars. However forced induction, while awesome, isnt forgiving on a motor. I've read that the ls1 can safely handle 6 pounds of boost, i dunno how true or untrue that is. And if your dropping that kinda money on a turbo, id find it kind of a waste to only be pushing 6 pounds, and still being creating more wear on my car. If i was in your ponsition, personally, i would do a engine rebuild, and go in there a forge everything. I mean really make the car bullet proof. Then start saving for the turbo again. It will safe you time, money, and a HUGE headache. Plus will grant you some good peace of mind.
Thats just me tho. Im pretty sure the veterans on the site will chime, and really give you a good run down on what and what not to do.

[Performin Norman]

Thats not very comforting I've got enough money for the turbo sytem, but not enough $$$ for another LS1.

She wasn't monitoring the motor. She had a mail order tune. Her boost controller wasn't hooked up correctly.

If you take the time to do it right, monitor the engine and tune it accordingly, you'll probably get years of trouble free use from a turbocharged engine. It's like anything, you abuse it, and it won't last long.

[fastTa]

The STS setups are very good quality and the kits include everything you need.

Do a search over on www.ls1tech.com in the Forced Induction section for STS turbo. You will find all kinds of info on the STS systems.

[LS1 TA]

Awsome fellas! Thanks for the info, I will look into it further before I spend the money.

[Performin Norman]

If you buy a turbocharger kit, do yourself a favor and make sure you buy one with an intercooler. If you don't, you're just wasting your money.

[LS1 TA]

If you buy a turbocharger kit, do yourself a favor and make sure you buy one with an intercooler. If you don't, you're just wasting your money.

I thought the STS turbo kit didn't need an intercooler because of the turbo being mounted in the rear, the air would be cooled on the way back to the intake. I could be wrong, but that was my understanding from what I saw and read.

[fastTa]

I thought the STS turbo kit didn't need an intercooler because of the turbo being mounted in the rear, the air would be cooled on the way back to the intake. I could be wrong, but that was my understanding from what I saw and read.

It's just a good idea. Compressed air is compressed air. You will still get a bunch more inlet heat than if you were to run an intercooler. Since the FMIC is only about 800-$900 more, it really is worth it to release the true potential of the turbo and to run more safely on the street.

[LS1 TA]

It's just a good idea. Compressed air is compressed air. You will still get a bunch more inlet heat than if you were to run an intercooler. Since the FMIC is only about 800-$900 more, it really is worth it to release the true potential of the turbo and to run more safely on the street.

If you guys think it a good idea, then it's probably a good idea. Everything I read just gave me the impression that a FMIC would be useless. It's only $800 more, what the heck.

[Performin Norman]

I thought the STS turbo kit didn't need an intercooler because of the turbo being mounted in the rear, the air would be cooled on the way back to the intake. I could be wrong, but that was my understanding from what I saw and read.

That was their claim to fame when they first started making the kits. Then they realized, that compressed air gets hot really fast and that the return tubes don't have that much cooling affect. So, now they sell most of their kits with intercoolers. hee hee

[LS1 TA]

That was their claim to fame when they first started making the kits. Then they realized, that compressed air gets hot really fast and that the return tubes don't have that much cooling affect. So, now they sell most of their kits with intercoolers. hee hee

Good deal! Learn something new here everyday!