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04-22-2006, 11:19 AM
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What to do?
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?
04-22-2006, 11:28 AM
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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.
04-22-2006, 04:51 PM
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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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04-23-2006, 07:38 AM
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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
) you should probably install his top mounted S/C Of course thats easy for me to say since its not my dime
04-23-2006, 09:36 AM
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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
) you should probably install his top mounted S/C 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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04-23-2006, 01:07 PM
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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.
04-23-2006, 02:50 PM
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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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