STS help
Mar 14, 2005 | 11:21 PM
#11
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ok thats good to hear. now what about the actual turbo from the ground and driveshaft? does anyone have installed pics of their kits? its just that i have some stuff moved under the truck for the air ride.
Mar 15, 2005 | 12:33 AM
#12
Originally Posted by dennyb
ok im new to increasing the performance of my truck. i want to get the sts kit for my 4.8 silverado auto trans. i was wondering what is exactly needed for this kit. i know it comes as a kit but im not sure if it has everthing i need for reliable use. eventually i will build the truck up, but for now ill be happy with the stock kit. do i need the fuel management, and injectors with the base kit. also what about the stock tranny will it be ok.
you can see what ive been doing to my truck up until nowTruck Pics
you can see what ive been doing to my truck up until nowTruck Pics
Or you could look into something lower profile and under the hood
Mar 15, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dennyb
ok thats good to hear. now what about the actual turbo from the ground and driveshaft? does anyone have installed pics of their kits? its just that i have some stuff moved under the truck for the air ride.
Nelson is the name thrown around the most, and I think he is recommended by STS for tuning. Like stated, tuning is REQUIRED, not optional.
The base turbo kit is probably good to 450 rwhp, and is really good for quicker spool. These big azz heavy trucks like the faster spool. F8L Z71 and others have upgraded to the 0.67 A/R ( stock is 0.60 A/R ) and are running sick times. OR you can copy Parish8 on his underhood setup and get into HotRod magazine!
Mar 15, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ktmrider
Nelson is the name thrown around the most, and I think he is recommended by STS for tuning. Like stated, tuning is REQUIRED, not optional.
Mar 15, 2005 | 10:07 AM
#18
Originally Posted by JERRY2500
No doubt, Nelson is the only way to go.
Mar 15, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Weedo
Or any shop that runs LS1 Edit or the like can do more of a custom tune while you're sitting on the dyno or logging on the street. And by "logging" I don't mean........
