Question: Turbo charge C5

[COLIN]

Toying w/ putting an STS turbo in my 98 rag top and have concerns w/ the automatic transmission being able to take the torque >500 ft #'s. anyone out there w/ experience on his subject?

regards

 

[Remo]

Turbo?

Colin - why not go with a supercharger instead of a turbo? There are many manufacturers that offer superchargers for your LS1 vette.

Remo:cool

 

[Donsz06]

I have a Z06 and have looked at both TT's and supercharging. What I've come up with is supercharging is a little less expensive for the kits but not by much. I am leaning towards TT. As to your question if your plan is to driving the car on the street and run 5-6 psi and not racing it your trans should be OK unless you have a bunch of miles on it. If you increase boost you will have to upgrade you drive line (engine, trans and rearend). Good luck with your project and keep us updated.

 

[COLIN]

Colin - why not go with a supercharger instead of a turbo? There are many manufacturers that offer superchargers for your LS1 vette.

Remo:cool

more concerned w/ the heat generated under hood and being in the middle of no where and having the belt part company...........bolt on seems the better of two evils