Official STS Rear Mount Turbo Discussion Thread
06-23-2008, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ahsmo
Off topic a bit but about heat with this kit:
I have been running my car hard for the last 2 weeks and I have yet to see my temperatures rise above normal even for NA. My oil temp climbs to 210F in 90-100 degree heat.
I have been running my car hard for the last 2 weeks and I have yet to see my temperatures rise above normal even for NA. My oil temp climbs to 210F in 90-100 degree heat.
Nice isn't it. I use to run the vortech but my car overheated everytime at thunderhill on moderately hot days. I have high praise for the STS kit.
06-25-2008, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Boozt
Nice isn't it. I use to run the vortech but my car overheated everytime at thunderhill on moderately hot days. I have high praise for the STS kit.
06-25-2008, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Polosport
What kind of gas mileage are you guys seeing? When you're not on it of course.
06-25-2008, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by athenG
This goes for every FI'd cars but it is hard to tell since it is hard not to boost. You literally have to be conscious of your gas pedal just to avoid boost. Having said that, on a normal driving 50/50 highway/local driving then I usually get 14mpg. If I drive real aggressive then 10-11mpg. By the way when I was NA my car never went above 20mpg even with 100% highway driving, it usualllya avarge around 17mpg.
06-25-2008, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Polosport
Do you have the upgraded Intercooler? Sorry if I missed that somewhere.
No. Intercooler that came with the kit. I don't think the upgrade is needed. I have a 4.0 motor on the stand getting built for when this one lets go....Maybe with higher boost??? but I don't know. STS tells me the kit is good for 500 WHP and that is plenty enough for me.
06-25-2008, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ahsmo
I got around 28 when I stayed out of boost for about 200 miles.
Polosport, I assume you are Freddy??
Polosport, I assume you are Freddy??
06-25-2008, 07:20 PM
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You guys really get some good mileage with your car. Even when I was NA I drove to Boston (4hrs drive) and only got 20 mpg on a 100% highway driving
. When I was NA my average was around 16-18mpg. It's either my car like to drink gas or my foot are just too heavy.
. When I was NA my average was around 16-18mpg. It's either my car like to drink gas or my foot are just too heavy.
06-25-2008, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Ahsmo
I got around 28 when I stayed out of boost for about 200 miles.
Polosport, I assume you are Freddy??
Polosport, I assume you are Freddy??
I see these Kits on all sorts of different cars and I think they are very missunderstood.
06-26-2008, 05:09 AM
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You guys really get some good mileage with your car. Even when I was NA I drove to Boston (4hrs drive) and only got 20 mpg on a 100% highway driving . When I was NA my average was around 16-18mpg. It's either my car like to drink gas or my foot are just too heavy.
. When I was NA my average was around 16-18mpg. It's either my car like to drink gas or my foot are just too heavy.(93)vpower...
06-26-2008, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Polosport
He's my brother! I've been reading some of the drama and I know what those guys go through so I just wanted to chime in some helpful info. I see these Kits on all sorts of different cars and I think they are very missunderstood.
I see these Kits on all sorts of different cars and I think they are very missunderstood.hah I'm not trying to call him/you out or anything. Just nice to get some feed back and communication from the company rather than from the small group of STS owners.
06-26-2008, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by athenG
/\ he's been a member since Oct 2007, I wish he had chimed in when we had all the drama....
06-28-2008, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by athenG
You guys really get some good mileage with your car. Even when I was NA I drove to Boston (4hrs drive) and only got 20 mpg on a 100% highway driving . When I was NA my average was around 16-18mpg. It's either my car like to drink gas or my foot are just too heavy.
. When I was NA my average was around 16-18mpg. It's either my car like to drink gas or my foot are just too heavy.cruise control ftw