sts turbo? Should I buy a car with it already?

EagleTime · 07-24-2013, 11:44 AM

Anyone know much info on the sts turbo? Im looking at a 370z that it was added to. 125 hp its supposed to add is what I read from the website. Any guess how much more torque?

Chuck33079 · 07-24-2013, 11:47 AM

I wouldn't put an STS turbo on my car if you gave me the kit for free and paid for the install. It is a hilariously flawed design.

1st · 07-24-2013, 11:59 AM

I personally would not buy a car with an aftermarket turbo on it anyways unless it was made factory that way. Due to who knows how it was installed, any tuning issues, over heating issues and abuse that the motor has gone through.

Chuck33079 · 07-24-2013, 12:01 PM

Never buy someone else's project.

fairlady_z34 · 07-24-2013, 12:13 PM

but then how would know if previous owner had a turbo kit on it beat the motor to hell turn it back to stock and sell the car????

jburke26 · 07-24-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlady_z34

but then how would know if previous owner had a turbo kit on it beat the motor to hell turn it back to stock and sell the car????

Well anything could of happened to a used car(inside or out). That is just the name of the game. I would to be concerned spending 20k+ on a used vehicle, now a beater is a different story.

EagleTime · 07-24-2013, 12:32 PM

The car has an amuse body kit as well as the sts turbo.

Chuck33079 · 07-24-2013, 12:34 PM

You should really buy a stock one and put the FI kit on yourself. That way you know it's done right.

1st · 07-24-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleTime

The car has an amuse body kit as well as the sts turbo.

Oh God! This car keeps getting worse and worse.

1st · 07-24-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlady_z34

but then how would know if previous owner had a turbo kit on it beat the motor to hell turn it back to stock and sell the car????

That’s the risk you take when you buy used. Who knows.

fairlady_z34 · 07-24-2013, 12:45 PM

I think its up to you really. car is only worth as much as the buyer willing to pay. i agree with chuck and 1st though. i would rather buy a stock then mod it myself so i know exactly whats been done to the car and do it the right way

1st · 07-24-2013, 01:04 PM

EagleTime if your wanting a Z she is out there for you. But don’t buy out of impulse BIG MISTAKE. Take your time. There are plenty out there that are seeking a home and being produced. This car is supposed to last you and not give you headaches and out of pocket expenses for repairs.

zefaulter · 07-24-2013, 01:53 PM

Part of the fun is modding... This is like buying a used game + all the saves(I don't know how many of you will know what I mean)

Chuck33079 · 07-24-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

Part of the fun is modding... This is like buying a used game + all the saves(I don't know how many of you will know what I mean)

Except the game won't blow up because the previous owner did something wrong.

DEpointfive0 · 07-24-2013, 02:01 PM

For the love of god, OP, give us a link to the car

07-24-2013, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
EagleTime Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Il Posts: 51 Drives: Lotus Elise for now Rep Power: 12	sts turbo? Should I buy a car with it already? Anyone know much info on the sts turbo? Im looking at a 370z that it was added to. 125 hp its supposed to add is what I read from the website. Any guess how much more torque?

07-24-2013, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I wouldn't put an STS turbo on my car if you gave me the kit for free and paid for the install. It is a hilariously flawed design. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-24-2013, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	I personally would not buy a car with an aftermarket turbo on it anyways unless it was made factory that way. Due to who knows how it was installed, any tuning issues, over heating issues and abuse that the motor has gone through. onzedge, Felix 808 and Z-Girl 12 like this.

07-24-2013, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Never buy someone else's project. UNKNOWN_370, Felix 808, Cristobal09 and 5 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-24-2013, 12:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	You should really buy a stock one and put the FI kit on yourself. That way you know it's done right. Felix 808, luigi90210 and 1st like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-24-2013, 12:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
fairlady_z34 Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: socal Posts: 568 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 13	but then how would know if previous owner had a turbo kit on it beat the motor to hell turn it back to stock and sell the car????

07-24-2013, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
EagleTime Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Il Posts: 51 Drives: Lotus Elise for now Rep Power: 12	The car has an amuse body kit as well as the sts turbo.

07-24-2013, 12:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
fairlady_z34 Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: socal Posts: 568 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 13	I think its up to you really. car is only worth as much as the buyer willing to pay. i agree with chuck and 1st though. i would rather buy a stock then mod it myself so i know exactly whats been done to the car and do it the right way 1st likes this.

07-24-2013, 01:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	EagleTime if your wanting a Z she is out there for you. But don’t buy out of impulse BIG MISTAKE. Take your time. There are plenty out there that are seeking a home and being produced. This car is supposed to last you and not give you headaches and out of pocket expenses for repairs.

07-24-2013, 01:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Part of the fun is modding... This is like buying a used game + all the saves(I don't know how many of you will know what I mean) Z-Girl 12, mag_black and NismoZ70 like this.

07-24-2013, 02:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	For the love of god, OP, give us a link to the car 1st likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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