look at this turbo setup

Search for...

Listings
Members

change city

Chicago

...more cities

editor

add +

Member	look at this turbo setup
esandes Nightlife Industry	1/26/2005 2:01:00 PM

JohnnyGoodtimes Member	1/26/2005 2:06:00 PM Thank god for the wing
JohnnyGoodtimes Member	1/26/2005 2:31:00 PM ^Why don't you think it wouldn't work...cause it's too far from the engine?
esandes Nightlife Industry	1/26/2005 2:48:00 PM there's a higher lag time because the gas gets cooled. plus it hurts performance when it's being driven in the rain. plain retarded.
JohnnyGoodtimes Member	1/26/2005 3:14:00 PM With all the lag time, wouldn't that screw with the backpressure on the exhaust system, and intern screw with the computer...I think the whole setup above would reduce power. Just a guess. Oh, and if you think I don't know what I'm talking about, you are probably right.
esandes Nightlife Industry	1/26/2005 3:15:00 PM don't be so cheeky...and yeah you're right. it IS better to keep the turbo as close to the exhaust manifold as possible. i made a mirror thread for referance to better explainations: http://www.mustangworld.c...s/showthread.php?t=278880
DRU Moderator	1/26/2005 3:50:00 PM they have a rear mounted turbo for ls1's and lt1's.. and they WORK. http://www.ststurbo.com/
Incantation Member	1/26/2005 5:07:00 PM yea rain would be a problem lol. manufacturers claim that because the setup is already under pressure lag is not that bad.. but obviously it won't be as efficient as a system with less plumbing would be nice to see an identical turbo setup optimally in both standard and gay position to see how they differ in hp/torque
Mrs_Garrett Member	1/26/2005 6:56:00 PM Heres a pick up with the STS set up like pictured above http://i.b5z.net/i/u/1473.../Video/Z71_Quick_Clip.wmv talk about Boost http://i.b5z.net/i/u/1473...Video/transam_freeway.wmv
DRU Moderator	1/26/2005 6:58:00 PM Theres a local guy here that his one on his ls1 camaro.. and he put down 465 whp.. and he has NO problems with it whatsoever.
Khemical Member	1/26/2005 7:13:00 PM Thats ****ign sweet, i don't get why they did that though
Merlin Member	1/26/2005 9:34:00 PM that is freaking ghey!
JohnnyGoodtimes Member	1/26/2005 10:26:00 PM quote: Standard and gay position LMFAO Yah, If I had a turbo on my vehicle, I wouldn't want to show it off by telling people to lay on the ground to check it out.
boost Member	1/27/2005 7:50:00 AM Obviously, if you wanted to show off your turbo, you'd get a system that goes under the hood. Maybe people who wanna be stealth will buy this one. I'd like to see what kind of numbers it puts down.
JohnnyGoodtimes Member	1/27/2005 8:59:00 AM ^ Simply put, MORE You don't see belts and pulleys running from the engine, under neath the car, and into the trunk to run a supercharger.
esandes Nightlife Industry	1/27/2005 9:10:00 AM i'm impressed with the knowledge base here!
JohnnyGoodtimes Member	1/27/2005 9:26:00 AM <---worked part time as an apprentice at a shop while taking engineering, got my 3rd year. We are all not as dumb as we look
Paradox50 Member	1/27/2005 11:21:00 AM the STS rear mount setup is cheap and easy to install. Guys are running up to 12 PSI and 500-600 rwhp. An underhood turbo setup will cost more, but will also be capable of more power. The system works and is yet another option for making power. Backpressure effects are no different from any other turbo setup. Lag is combatted by using a specialized turbine housing designed to get that impeller spinning quickly (altho this will limit top end power). Modern ball bearing turbos with lightweight wheels have fewer lag issues anyway. Rain has not been an issue for the LS1/LT1 STS kits.
esandes Nightlife Industry	1/27/2005 12:08:00 PM paradox, there is no doubt that this kind of setup works. there is simply a lack of information on performance comparing a traditional setup and a rear mount. the air intake and aerodynamics do not favour the rear mount. i will say that you will have better performance at the same boost levels if it is front mount. turbos are supposed to compress the exhaust. the gas cooling through the exhaust pipe cools, and thus partially compresses the exhaust.
esandes Nightlife Industry	1/27/2005 1:01:00 PM here's a twin turbo kit for newer mustangs...the turbos are near the transmission 450 HP @ 7-8#s boost. i'm too old fashioned...i'd want my turbos in the engine bay.
Jewelzy Member	1/27/2005 11:20:00 PM saves u from running all the exhaust piping under the hood in a confined space (especially if u have no room). A little bit easier to install to but the only downside is that you have to run the oil cooler lines the length of the car. I suppose some ppl get paranoid about them leaking and sh1t but it doesnt seem like it would really comprimise any hp... same exhaust, different location.. am i wrong here?? but what do i know.. Im more of a supercharger girl..