just curious, anyone in here have the rear mount STS turbo on their LT1? and if so, what exhaust can you run?

 

You might want to re-post in the Forced Induction section to catch those that have the STS in their cars. From the pictures I've seen of the turbo installed, there doesn't even look like there's room for a muffler. The turbo unit goes right where a normal muffler would and it's just a single pipe out the passenger rear side for an exhaust. I guess you could put a bullet style muffler in there, but would be pretty small.

 

^ or politely as a mod to move it, which sure as day, they will..

Try a search. there a re a handful of threads about the STS kits.

The STS has it's benefits. It's not a rare find on our cars. It takes place of the muffler and I don't think it's really all that loud. The turbo does a good job of killing the majority of the sound. If you're really concerned about the volume, you can stick a bullet muffler in the exh I pipe, aka down pipe.

Benefits? = The turbo operates at a LOT cooler of a temperature, no need for an intercooler, some vehicles have seen up to 800 HP w/ them (w/ the correct mods too), oil is cooled to and from the turbo from ambient temperature and the air speed, no need for cool down/warm up cycles (correct me if I'm wrong).. I may be missing a couple.

Disadvantages? = Possible ground clearance problems from lowering (depends really), Headers effect exh gas density which effects spool time (again, correct me if I'm wrong).. I maybe missing a couple.

 

i dont know about the advantages, but you are right on the disadvantages. even without lowering the car, ground clearance is limited, so a lowered car can really be in a bind. spool time can be offset with ceramic bearing turbo which spool up quicker.

 

hmm....thanks for the info, i was just wondering. Im planning on an sts turbo'd 383 here pretty soon, but in the mean time i was wondering if i should waste my $$ on buying the SLP loudmouth i wanted on the car for now. thanks guys

 

"waste" would be a relative term.. You could allways sell it after you get the STS.

Example: While I'm waiting on funds to compile for my Forged/Boosted 408ci, I'm going to cam my current engine... .. Just to hold me over for the mean time.

 

Put a 30 dollar cutout on there, its cheap, produces a nice sound, and should tide you over until the rear mount arrives.

 

haha waste was a bad choice of word....lol i knew i could sell it, but i just have bad luck getting my money back on stuff i try selling...

 

^ same here.. Been trying to sell my stock wheels since last year... Let alone trying to off load a stock LS1 intake..