My turbo hits full boost at 3200rpms and I can keep it out of boost all day if I want to. Remember that turbos don't build boost based on RPM, but engine load.

 

Lol @ all the people saying these kits dont work... they are selling these things like crazy for vettes, gto's, and trucks

 

You can make an exhaust system by welding together a bunch of beer cans too...sure it'll work but it's definitely not the right way to do it.

 

Hey, I not going to say these kits don't work but the loaction of vital parts so close to the ground sounds kinda scary to me.

 

It hasn't stopped others from building turbo kits.

Well, anyway, Turbonetics is a remote mount turbo and people complain about its proximity to the exhaust manifolds. I can imagine why they'd complain on this, especially if it is intercooled. Does this kit include a front mount intercooler? I can imagine that would be a nightmare of piping.

 

They seem to be offering the FMIC as an option for most cars that they kits for...
One thing I am extremely confused about, with the Z being one of the more aerodynamic cars they are working on, isn't there a low pressure zone underneath the car? The way their air intake is stup, the car will starve for air at high speeds.

Or did I get it all wrong again?

Anyway, this is going to be a less then desireable kit. The trucks and GTO's sit way higher then the Z...

 

i wouldnt buy this kit if you lived in a "bad" area....my friend had this turbo kit on his mustang and some guy stole both the turbos off of it....i found it kinda funny but he sure as hell didnt.

 

why would CARB be involved?? they are installed after cat. Do you need a CARB for cat back exhaust?

 

After the cat? I can't imagine that being good for spool, on top of all the piping.

 

Sigh... how many people with turbo kits run cats? The cat would get you whether its in front or behind the turbo...

 

I don't know.... people that run CARB approved turbo kits maybe? Besides, I don't think this will happen. If JWT couldn't do it, neither will these guys.

 

Itll work........if it didnt work why would they relese the kit..

you guys are to narrow minded.....

 

I don't think it's a question of IF it will work but more of HOW WELL it will work. The first single turbo kits were a big enough compromise but this is just one step further.

 

well maybe they used a not so big turbo. Its possible.
And for the guys that freak out about clearence issuses you gotta rember how low vettes sit.

But i guess we all just have to wait till its released before anything can really be waged.

 

Yeah, but that would further compromise power potential to power delivery. Really, the single turbo kits on the market are enough of a compromise for most.

What about vettes? I'd be willing to bet most modified Z's on this site are lower than the average vette...

And, well, people are making assumptions based on previously released kits with this configuration. Just because we haven't seen the kit doesn't mean we can't speculate.

 

True True.......you make good points

I know the Vettes sit about 1 or 1.5" lower than the stock Z. and most springs kits lower the rear by close to 2'. So i would think they are right around the same. Im sure STS has taken into consideration the fact that many ppl lower their Zs and how many drive over speed humps. That would just seem like hte dumb idea not too.

 

They do work well at low boost. But you will never see huge power with a rear mount. It will probably be around 350-400hp at the wheels max.

 

When I talked to them they told me that they are just finishing the instruction booklet. So They should be releasing it in prob like 1 month. The good thing about them too is that they have excellent Cust Serv. My bro has that Kit on his truck and they always Keep in touch with me and him with any updates over the phone..

 

It'll probably be pretty similar in performance to the turbonetics kit I'd guess. Like was already said the turbonetics kit is a remote mount setup it's just folded back up under the hood instead of residing near the back of the car, still quite a bit of piping involved. I'm not huge fan of them but they work OK for milder and more budget minded setups.

 

Uhh.. not if there is a front mount intercooler involved. The pressure loss across the increased piping for the intercooler would be immense, meaning the turbo will have to work that much harder just to build the same manifold pressure. Also, the piping on the turbonetics kit is nowhere near the amount required to route to a turbo near the end of the car.