4.8 Turbo Sizing

[ducky]

Every kit has its own flaws. I honestly have yet to hear about flaws with STS other then the oil pump that comes with the kit. Thats always easy to upgrade though

[Justin_Inc]

While I agree, a rear mount system is good, and will work, and usually work well, they are not for an all out drag application and if you run it in any sort of bad weather, i really wouldn't recommend a rear mount. just like anything else they have they're place. STS is a good company that produces good kits, however with everything you'll always have issues somewhere on the line, no one has 100% success with 0 failures. The more complicated you make something, the more room for errors there are.

You'll get differing opinions from just about anyone you ask really, chose what you think will be best for you and your application.

[ff_jeff]

...no one has 100% success with 0 failures...

Chuck Norris does.

[Mr.Cornelius]

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........

I don't plan on going too exotic, I just want a good match and a good lasting product for my application... I am allowing myself untill June to get this done. This should give me the propper amount of time an money

[GasGuzzler]

Chuck Norris does.

[bangbangskeetskeet]

yes they are. really is the WORST place to put a turbo.

turbos like to be hot.
the exhaust gasses going thru the turbo like to be hot.

The closer the turbo is to the engine, the warmer the gasses going into are
and the warmer the turbo the better.

Hot gasses have faster velocity are expanded more and thus spool the
turbo much better.

Only way I would do low mount turbos on our truck is 2 small twins
hanging off each manifold down by the bellhousing.

Remote mounting a low turbo should be a plan of last resort if it
just will not fit up in the engine bay.

Ok now why is it that THE FASTEST GTO in the country...which runs mid to low 10's...is on a REAR MOUNT???? Can you answer that? I mean I didnt know that 10's was slow?? What do you run?