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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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Just wanting some info.

What is better single turbo setup or twin?
HP?
cost?(kit&install)
upgradeablity?
install time?
ect ect....
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Search bro..honestly..theres about 15,000 threads on this...
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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you might want to look into triple turbos (combine a single with a double, ya know: 1+2=3)...
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Both are better than NA

What are your goals for the car? What do u use the car for? Then the questions can be answered a little better.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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what about supercharged and turbo charged. i say a cobalt with this.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by riskyZ
Just wanting some info.

What is better single turbo setup or twin?
HP?
cost?(kit&install)
upgradeablity?
install time?
ect ect....
you have posted some of the most vague questions, and you haven't even bothered to read around any before posting.

Seriously man. Think a little before posting. You're not the first one here....which means there should have been at least a dozen people before you to ask this (LOW estimate, mind you) and that the question has been addressed before.

Cost? Try shopping around.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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TT will be more expensive
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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This thread needs to be closed NOW.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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wow, tough crowd.
Ok I do know that the twin turbo is more costly, but it seems to me that the single turbo set up would be easier to upgrade. I just want to know if it can make as much power and it is easy to see people prefer the twin turbo but I just don't see why, given the cost. I would use the car for street use and a few ocasional trips to the track. I have not been able to find hp #'s on the single turbo setups...

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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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I'd go twin turbo. less lag and good power.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by riskyZ
I have not been able to find hp #'s on the single turbo setups...
There are 50 threads on ST dyno's, also try looking at peoples signatures I have some #'s there
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Again?
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Originally Posted by Jaki
Both are better than NA

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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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The only Two Difference is:
TT will be a little more expensive, the boost will kick early in most Kits.

ST Reliable for daily driver, because the boost will take a LITTLE delay not too much, some people see it good because no stress on da motor while maintaining low RPMs + less tire spins when takeoff.

Both will bring you High Numbers if tuned properly and yes both are upgradeable.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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when i drive normal in the street i stay below vacum 10
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NETSHARK
The only Two Difference is:
TT will be a little more expensive, the boost will kick early in most Kits.

ST Reliable for daily driver, because the boost will take a LITTLE delay not too much, some people see it good because no stress on da motor while maintaining low RPMs + less tire spins when takeoff.

Both will bring you High Numbers if tuned properly and yes both are upgradeable.

No matter what kit you have if you drive normal you aren't going to be boosting. Just because you can make boost at 2000rpm with a TT kit doesn't mean you are going to make boost any time you go over 2000rpm.

People that think laggier setups are better for daily driving because of "lack of boost" at low RPMs and "less wheelspin" truly do not have a friggin clue...
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
No matter what kit you have if you drive normal you aren't going to be boosting. Just because you can make boost at 2000rpm with a TT kit doesn't mean you are going to make boost any time you go over 2000rpm.

People that think laggier setups are better for daily driving because of "lack of boost" at low RPMs and "less wheelspin" truly do not have a friggin clue...
ST's are better bc they are cheaper, just say it, thats it.
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Originally Posted by taurran

This is FUGIN AWSOME!!
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