Oh ok thanks r.barn
Oh ok thanks r.barn
1951 3100
1984 C10
If your really interested in learning whats going on in a turboOriginally Posted by duckysbht
system I highly recommend the following book.
Amazon.com: Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing, and Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance): Corky Bell: Books
2002 Tahoe 4.8 - soon to be turbo'd - SOLD
1989 Mustang - LX Vert - 351W-TT - 2inches of dust covering it
2012 Raptor - 497rwhp at 10psi
If you aint breaking - you aint going fast enough
rearmounts do work but i wouldnt do one for a true daily driver. the location of air filter is horrible, one thing i like is stealthy
2002 Lightning - GT headed 5.5Litre w/ Twin 7665s
2002 Silverado - 427Lsx w/ Twin gt4202s
2010 Silverado crewcab Z71 - 5.3litre w/ procharger
2000 Wrangler - 5.3litre with some stance
2014 Xsport- 3.5 Eco boost
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it ain't that I'm too big to listen to the rumors, It's just that I'm too damn big to pay attention to 'em..That's the difference
Ok as for the oiling system I was thinking of a system where NONE of the engine oil runs throught the turbo...but on its own oiling system with an electric pump and cooler....
may I ask why rear mount turbos are so bad??? I though alot of you ran them. Its not that I'm trying to be cheap, but I would like to spend a lil here a lil there untill it is done....than install the system on my truck.
I know rear mount turbos cant be THAT bad or STS would have been outa buisness along time ago. I know theres a lot of pros and cons to BOTH systems
thanks for the sizes this will kinda give me an idea on how to do this...
Thanks for the head up on that book...I'll have to order it after christmas...
BTW I'm not trying to open a can-o-worms...I'm just trying build my first turbo system and maybe learn a little bit in the process. I kinda need a lil guidance...lol
2001 GMC Sierra 4.8
lowerd 2in in rear
custom cat-back
and the ever so mighty K&N
-"Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death."
-Load it like a Freight Car
-Polish it like a Show car
-Drive it like a NASCAR
It's more just personal preference. Rear mounts work fine and are still capable of making a lot of power. The main argument will be lag and efficiency between front mount and rear. Front mount, as r.barn said, will get the hotter gas since it's close to the engine and therefore SHOULD reduce lag. Plus, rear mounts have the air filter under the truck instead of in the engine bay. Having a turbo in the engine bay also generates a lot of heat under the hood which can be fixed with a turbo blanket.
In rear mount applications, you can help keep exhaust hot by wrapping the pipes all the way back to the turbo and put a turbo blanket on.
Like you said, there are a million reasons to go with one over the other and ultimately it comes down to which one you want.
2004 Silverado Crew Cab, forged iron 5.7, STS w/MP turbo, 10+ psi, FMIC, Tial 50mm BOV, Vic Jr, Snow performance meth, MTI Stealth cam .220/.220 .581/.581 115lsa, Comp chromoly pushrods, Yank TT3000 stall, LS1 Efans, 160 tstat, Trucool 40k trans cooler, 60# injectors, Walbro fuel pump, Patriot springs, Built 4l65E w/billet input & output shafts, Eaton posi, SD tuned...all installed by Klein North Automotive
HEY R.BARN........... Alot of us have Cool pics of things we have built in the past ... I am a Die Hard Supercharger Guy myself... And allways made fun of Guys who try and run with us with turbos !!! I have a few Garage shots myself... and My complete motors Dont fit on Girly Engine stands.....
Dont let R.BARN change your mind on anything...... Use the engine oil for the turbo... Rear mounts do have alot of parts.... My own truck has 16 Clamps that are 2-3 different sizes... about 8-10 couplings... You can nickle a dime a kit together in a few weeks for a good price under 2000.00 bucks.. the part that will hurt you will be the Tune ( 400-500) and Injectors 250-350.00 the turbo parts depending on how exotic you get with turbo,wastegate and BOV 600-1200.00?? if you get in any trouble feel free to contact me for a little tech support or links on getting good prices for the best parts........
STS should be out of business for all the crap I've seen about their kits.
My tuner was a dealer for them, and after almost getting sued the 2nd time,
dropped the line and designed their own kit.
Every time I've seen one being installed I was thoroughly unimpressed with
materials used, routing and design. ..... just say'n
If the truck guys are having good luck with em, then I'm knock'n on wood for you.
Anyway, back to topic. A 60-70 mm turbo is good size for a 5.0L motor.
and right back at you Casey
2002 Tahoe 4.8 - soon to be turbo'd - SOLD
1989 Mustang - LX Vert - 351W-TT - 2inches of dust covering it
2012 Raptor - 497rwhp at 10psi
If you aint breaking - you aint going fast enough
I think if STS were that bad, This would not have been the first time I would have heard about it. They also cater to everyone. Seriously, if you have an exhaust, They can make a kit for you.
I Know your possibly the Smartest guy on here man........ But did you see or even read the part where he said he wanted to BUILD HIS OWN !!! Your the one smashing Rear mounts yada yada... After a better look at your pics if i didnt know better that motor on the stand has a Blow Threw Carb...STS should be out of business for all the crap I've seen about their kits.
My tuner was a dealer for them, and after almost getting sued the 2nd time,
dropped the line and designed their own kit.
Every time I've seen one being installed I was thoroughly unimpressed with
materials used, routing and design. ..... just say'n
If the truck guys are having good luck with em, then I'm knock'n on wood for you.
Anyway, back to topic. A 60-70 mm turbo is good size for a 5.0L motor.
and right back at you Casey
Speaking of a ****ED UP design....... I want to see the part in that book that talks about what a POS a Blown threw twin turbo setup is in a street car...
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