Rear mounted turbo kit

2fast4thelaw · 04-05-2009, 10:52 AM

Can you say Turbo Lag?? With that long of piping it would take for ever for that turbo to spool!

There is a specific reason why everyone mounts turbos right off the exhaust manifold/headers.

kannibul · 06-14-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

Can you say Turbo Lag?? With that long of piping it would take for ever for that turbo to spool!

There is a specific reason why everyone mounts turbos right off the exhaust manifold/headers.

Proximity to lubricating oil, more than likely is the main reason.

terrycs · 06-16-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Proximity to lubricating oil, more than likely is the main reason.

Actually, STS has a patent on their oiling system. Check this out:

STS Turbo Systems Boosts the C6 Vette

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2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 51 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	Can you say Turbo Lag?? With that long of piping it would take for ever for that turbo to spool! There is a specific reason why everyone mounts turbos right off the exhaust manifold/headers.