Remote-Mounted Turbo

Jason C · 06-07-2005, 09:56 PM

http://ststurbo.com

Fascinating concept, but I can't help but think that there must be some sort of catch. Turbo lag has been brought up many times but according to owners it's not a problem.

Hmm...

Fair! · 06-20-2005, 09:17 AM

I have seen this product installed. There's a kit for F-body (camarobird) and it just looks downright silly. The turbo is mounted waaaay back by the rear axle. Has to have wicked lag.

http://superchevy.com/technical/engi...rs/0411sc_sts/ - here it is

Of course, they never addressed the fact that boosting modern N.A. engines with cast pistons and narrow rings/rang lands usually ends with broken shortblock within weeks. Even the mighty el es juan is not well suited for boost in stone stock form.

What worries me more is all the road crap that'll hit/get on the unit mounted back under a car. And heat near fuel tank. And ridicule from friends.

Silly fad. Will die on the vine.

JST · 06-20-2005, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fair!

I have seen this product installed. There's a kit for F-body (camarobird) and it just looks downright silly. The turbo is mounted waaaay back by the rear axle. Has to have wicked lag.

Sorry, you must have missed the cogent technical explanation for how they have addressed the lag issue:

Quote:

Originally Posted by superchevy

They use custom sized housings that function awesome in back

Fair! · 06-20-2005, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superchevy

They use custom sized housings that function awesome in back

Oh, it has the AWESOME turbo on there. THAT will fix an 8 foot inlet pipe.

Silly me...

Optimus Prime · 06-20-2005, 11:39 AM

For a relatively constant RPM engine application, maybe. For street cars, it's retarded.

06-07-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
Jason C Carmudgeon Join Date: Jul 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: Invalid Carriage Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,932	Remote-Mounted Turbo http://ststurbo.com Fascinating concept, but I can't help but think that there must be some sort of catch. Turbo lag has been brought up many times but according to owners it's not a problem. Hmm...

06-20-2005, 09:17 AM	#2
Fair! Realist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 78	I have seen this product installed. There's a kit for F-body (camarobird) and it just looks downright silly. The turbo is mounted waaaay back by the rear axle. Has to have wicked lag. http://superchevy.com/technical/engi...rs/0411sc_sts/ - here it is Of course, they never addressed the fact that boosting modern N.A. engines with cast pistons and narrow rings/rang lands usually ends with broken shortblock within weeks. Even the mighty el es juan is not well suited for boost in stone stock form. What worries me more is all the road crap that'll hit/get on the unit mounted back under a car. And heat near fuel tank. And ridicule from friends. Silly fad. Will die on the vine.

06-20-2005, 11:39 AM	#5
Optimus Prime Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Golf TDi Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 3,283	For a relatively constant RPM engine application, maybe. For street cars, it's retarded.