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OK I have 3 options with my truck.
1. Get my STS tuned and add meth. Which should add 50-75 RWHP. Problem is the number of STS engines that have blown pistons.
2. Take off the STS and sell it on EBay at a loss. Then buy the new Roe Twin Screw S/C and have roe put it on and tune it.
3. Take off the STS and replace with headers and meth. Then just run N/A.
1 is the cheapest route other then the risk of blowing an engine.
2 cost more and I think is a better design.
3 engine lives longer but less HP.
What do you think?
1. Get my STS tuned and add meth. Which should add 50-75 RWHP. Problem is the number of STS engines that have blown pistons.
2. Take off the STS and sell it on EBay at a loss. Then buy the new Roe Twin Screw S/C and have roe put it on and tune it.
3. Take off the STS and replace with headers and meth. Then just run N/A.
1 is the cheapest route other then the risk of blowing an engine.
2 cost more and I think is a better design.
3 engine lives longer but less HP.
What do you think?
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I'd go with a ROE top mount if I could talk the spousal unit into not kicking me out of the house for it
There is something about a built N/A setup too. I think I may be able to swing a cam swap and a little head work some day.
The most important thing is to get a good tune. I think if I were you I would get on the phone with ROE (if you haven't already) and get his opinion of running the STS with his tune.
Good luck either way.
There is something about a built N/A setup too. I think I may be able to swing a cam swap and a little head work some day.
The most important thing is to get a good tune. I think if I were you I would get on the phone with ROE (if you haven't already) and get his opinion of running the STS with his tune.
Good luck either way.
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My truck is going to Roe in June. So they would be doing the tune and meth on whatever I have or get. If I go N/A, then I would not do anything at this poing other then add meth.
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I would let Roe tune it and if it still gives you problems (and after you wipe the drool off your chin ) you should probably install his top mounted S/C
Of course thats easy for me to say since its not my dime
Of course thats easy for me to say since its not my dime
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Originally Posted by mmmmtorque
I would let Roe tune it and if it still gives you problems (and after you wipe the drool off your chin ) you should probably install his top mounted S/C
Of course thats easy for me to say since its not my dime
Of course thats easy for me to say since its not my dime
I'm not having problems other then low power, which a good tune and meth should fix. The problem I'm worried about is the piston. I just don't know exactly how many pistons were lost with people only running 5 psi.
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Originally Posted by FlyingLow
I'm not having problems other then low power, which a good tune and meth should fix. The problem I'm worried about is the piston. I just don't know exactly how many pistons were lost with people only running 5 psi.
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Sean may be able to make some improvements on the oiling/flow etc...to help reduce the #3 issue. I can understand your concern, I would be worried too.
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Originally Posted by mmmmtorque
Well there is the old traction problem
Sean may be able to make some improvements on the oiling/flow etc...to help reduce the #3 issue. I can understand your concern, I would be worried too.
Sean may be able to make some improvements on the oiling/flow etc...to help reduce the #3 issue. I can understand your concern, I would be worried too.
I have been in contact with Roe. Not much help for improving the system. They are S/C guys, not Turbo guys. They have no R&D to help them make the system better, plus it's not their system.
I'm thinking about caltracts.
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