sts turbo

shane dill · 01-27-2006, 07:34 PM

Hey is there anyone out there who has installed a sts turbo system or a kenne bell supercharger on there car or truck i'm looking to purchase a bolt on performance package here in the near future. But i'm not sure what I want to go with a Supercharger or Turbo. Any input on ether one will help me in making my choice. thanks, shane

chevyguy · 01-28-2006, 10:26 AM

Supercharger, No lag

shopratles · 01-29-2006, 07:19 PM

Go with the supercharger. Here's why:
Superchargers start working at idle, and
Turbochargers kick in at a preset RPM (above idle) causing lag time.

Good luck.

scottie · 01-29-2006, 10:16 PM

i'd have to agree with everyone else with the supercharger

John_and_Donna · 02-05-2006, 08:08 AM

Both options will give you more HP and torque. Aws others have said, the turbos will have some lag. How well the system is designed and how large the turbo is wil determine how much lag you have.

Personally, I prefer the centrifugal superchargers, like Vortech, Paxton, etc. than the Kenne Bell units. The Vortechs can be set-up with an intercooler system that really works, which can provide more HP than the Kenne Bell unit can.

With any forced induction modification, you need to be careful about the engine's bottom end. The best way is to swap to forged components (crank, pistons, rods) and upgrade the rod bolts. You may also want to upgrade the main bearing housings too (like to a 4-bolt if you have a 2-bolt now). You can "get by" with factory components, but you need to keep the boost low/reasonable for your engine. You'll also need to run a higher Octane fuel than you need to now.

01-27-2006, 07:34 PM	#1
shane dill Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portales,NM Posts: 20	sts turbo Hey is there anyone out there who has installed a sts turbo system or a kenne bell supercharger on there car or truck i'm looking to purchase a bolt on performance package here in the near future. But i'm not sure what I want to go with a Supercharger or Turbo. Any input on ether one will help me in making my choice. thanks, shane

01-28-2006, 10:26 AM	#2
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Supercharger, No lag __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

01-29-2006, 10:16 PM	#4
scottie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Florida (Palm Beach), originally from south of BOSTON Posts: 644	i'd have to agree with everyone else with the supercharger __________________ im a straight shooter with upper management written all over me

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01-29-2006, 07:19 PM	#3
shopratles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 172	Go with the supercharger. Here's why: Superchargers start working at idle, and Turbochargers kick in at a preset RPM (above idle) causing lag time. Good luck.

02-05-2006, 08:08 AM	#5
John_and_Donna Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 22	Both options will give you more HP and torque. Aws others have said, the turbos will have some lag. How well the system is designed and how large the turbo is wil determine how much lag you have. Personally, I prefer the centrifugal superchargers, like Vortech, Paxton, etc. than the Kenne Bell units. The Vortechs can be set-up with an intercooler system that really works, which can provide more HP than the Kenne Bell unit can. With any forced induction modification, you need to be careful about the engine's bottom end. The best way is to swap to forged components (crank, pistons, rods) and upgrade the rod bolts. You may also want to upgrade the main bearing housings too (like to a 4-bolt if you have a 2-bolt now). You can "get by" with factory components, but you need to keep the boost low/reasonable for your engine. You'll also need to run a higher Octane fuel than you need to now.