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tme1129 -> Turbocharger question (2/18/2004 9:21:16 PM)

I have a 1994 Z28 Camaro, and i am wondering if an LT1 turbo kit will fit on the LS1 motor or not. also, what is better, a turbo or a supercharger. thanks!


 

  
lemansblue68 -> Turbocharger question (4/29/2004 12:59:34 AM)

no it will not fit, the middle two exhaust ports on the lt1 are siamesed where as the exhaust ports on an ls1 are seperated like a big block, if you did some fabrication it could fit though.  everybody has their own opinion on which is better, but a turbo is more efficient since it uses a minimal amount of engine power to spool where a supercharger is drivne off the crank and isn't as efficient.

Z-28drivertexas -> Turbocharger question (5/23/2004 11:51:08 PM)

if u have a 94 Z28, you have an lt-1, so the lt1 turbo WOULD fit

94z28 -> Turbocharger question (6/12/2004 6:36:00 PM)

dude i have heard bout the twin turbo kit for the LT1 but can never find it if any one knows where to get it and how much please tell me thanks


 

EASYcompany7 -> RE: Turbocharger question (11/12/2004 7:50:22 PM)

turbo'in an eight can be a pain sometimes but you can machine your own parts to rig it sometimes. But answering your supercharger or turbocharger question. Turbo's only spool up at high rpms. They also create alot of heat. Superchargers are cramming air down your motors throat 24/7 though but they cost alot more and arent for the casual drivers.

diliii -> RE: Turbocharger question (9/28/2005 12:25:45 AM)

i have a turbo system on my 67 camaro. i also have a 144 blower on my sandrail. the turbo is going by by. and going back to the blower. no lag with a blower. its a proven fact for me since i have experience both. the power loss is minimal compared to the power output. think you will really enjoy a supercharger, good luck, rob

JD1969 -> RE: Turbocharger question (9/28/2005 10:37:47 AM)

Lag can be caused by not sizing the turbo correctly, and the superchager if it is a centrifical like a Vortec is basicly a belt drivin turbo. PSI for PSI a turbo motor will make more power and will do it alittle safer. To answer the original question, the kit will work but you need to get some new parts such as headers, brackets, injectors, you will need to change some of the piping, in the end it might be better if you just sold the LT1 kit and bought the correct one for your application.

HURSTLT1 -> RE: Turbocharger question (12/6/2005 9:09:51 PM)

i come from the import scene, i've had 4 turbo'd cars....turbos are constant maintenance, true there is more room for improvement but unless you like dirt under your nails go with an s/c set-up. i've only had my lt1 for a month now and i can't see turboing it. an s/c will do all i need it do. the lt1 block is pretty much indestructible so an s/c under a normal amount of boost won't do any more damage. and how us importers would overcome spool up was to add a lil 25-50 shot of nos when racing. that way you can have a t6 on a 2.0 and still have power before 7-8grand. but anyway it's just my opnion...if you want a daily driver, go with an s/c if want a weekend racer strap on a turbo and have real fun....

Lee Willis -> RE: Turbocharger question (12/7/2005 1:36:20 AM)

I much prefer the supercharger. Lower maintenance, more low end torque (although centrigfugal superchargers aren't as good there as the screw types) and simpler installation.

I also LOVE the fact that you can run a supercharger while using good long-tube headers on the car, rather than have to use the turbo manifolds. I can tell the difference in the sound, and low end responsiveness and torque are better.

z28pete -> RE: Turbocharger question (12/18/2005 9:57:55 PM)

I have owned several factory turbocharged cars, 2 Audis and a Turbo GP. From what I have seen, the factories, espaecially Audi, went to all sorts of gyrations to make these engines as reliable as a normal engine. This included an oil filter and oil cooler just for the turbo, a separate fan to blow air over the injectors to keep them cool because of the additional under hood heat caused by the turbo, a separate electric water pump to cool the turbo bearings, and an after run cooling set up which turned the turbo water pump and cooling fans on after the engine was shut down in order to keep the turbo bearings from cooking the lube oil. I really don't see too many tuners going to all this work to keep the turbo reliable. So the other solution is a lot of maintance, whic can be a real pain in the arse. Personally I prefer a screw type supecharger, such as the Whipple. These are very efficient, more than a centrifugal unit, provide boost from idle to red line, requre a lot less plumbing than a turbo, or even a centrifugal, and don't heat up the air as much as a roots or centrifugal unit.

  

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