Custom Turbo a-la STS style???

[esee135]

Has anyone ever pieced together a custom single turbo setup layed out similar to the STS rear mount kit? Looking at used/reconditioned turbo's and wastegates on e-bay, and seeing that I'm already an HP Tuners owner, I couldn't imagine that with some DIY work, a used turbo, and a wideband O2 it would add up anywhere near the STS MSRP. Another note, a custom supercharger setup would be cool too, except used/loose superchargers (centrifugal) are pricey.

[misterp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(esee135 &#064; Jan 30 2007, 01&#58;12 AM) [snapback]81626[/snapback]</div>

Has anyone ever pieced together a custom single turbo setup layed out similar to the STS rear mount kit? Looking at used/reconditioned turbo&#39;s and wastegates on e-bay, and seeing that I&#39;m already an HP Tuners owner, I couldn&#39;t imagine that with some DIY work, a used turbo, and a wideband O2 it would add up anywhere near the STS MSRP. Another note, a custom supercharger setup would be cool too, except used/loose superchargers (centrifugal) are pricey.
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The turbine housings on the STS are different than what is found on a run-of-the-mill turbo, to deal with the distance it is from the exhaust manifold. Meaning, that if you take a rebuilt turbo meant for use close to the engine and place it remote at the back of the truck it won&#39;t work well. HOWEVER, if you mounted it under the truck near the exhaust manifolds, like right in place of where the facotry cats normally go...

Mr. P.

[1fstz71]

check this build= http://www.fuelslut.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=50211


He did a "mid" mount setup similar to what Mister P is mentioning. His best time so far in the 1/8 is

E.T- 8.6286
MPH-83mph
60&#39;- 2.13
RT- .614

This is his mod list at the time of that run:
custom rearmount turbo set-up @ 11psi
base tune (really safe mail order tune)
Lakewood Traction bars
B&M shift kit + vette servos
UD pullies
OPEN DIFFRENTIAL w/ 3.42&#39;s on crappy falken Ziex tires

It&#39;s very easy to build a kit like the STS kit, just make sure you get an inline oil pump for the turbo&#33;

[misterp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1FSTZ71 &#064; Jan 30 2007, 11&#58;17 PM) [snapback]81730[/snapback]</div>

... OPEN DIFFRENTIAL w/ 3.42&#39;s on crappy falken Ziex tires ...[/b]

Agreed - with posi & a little converter that truck would easily have been another .3-tenths faster on the 60-foot time.

[1fstz71]

Ya that truck has alot more in it and it&#39;s still a stock 4.3 lol