Opinions on the STS single turbo kit for 05+ GT

silverstang05 · January 12th, 2008, 03:52 PM

What do you guys think of this kit? I just bought it for a good deal from someone over on mustangforums.com. Will it make decent power or what? Let me know what you think.

Monark · January 12th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang05

What do you guys think of this kit? I just bought it for a good deal from someone over on mustangforums.com. Will it make decent power or what? Let me know what you think.

I've heard they're ok kits but they aren't that great, only what I've read around here. Is the sts for mustangs a rear mount turbo also? What size turbo is the one you got?

leebunnyz · January 12th, 2008, 04:03 PM

i heard they were shit, thats literally what someone said. some guy bought the kit then sold it and bought a hellion.

silverstang05 · January 12th, 2008, 04:06 PM

ahh dont tell me that i just bought it lol Everyone i have talked to said it is a great kit, but wont make as much power as let's say a hellion kit.

silverstang05 · January 12th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Monark

I've heard they're ok kits but they aren't that great, only what I've read around here. Is the sts for mustangs a rear mount turbo also? What size turbo is the one you got?

Whatever STS sell in their single is what i got and it is a rear mount turbo.

Monark · January 12th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang05

Whatever STS sell in their single is what i got and it is a rear mount turbo.

Well I was wondering because they have two available turbo sizing for their gto kit so I was wondering if you guys also had two options. I hear the lag is pretty bad.

leebunnyz · January 12th, 2008, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang05

ahh dont tell me that i just bought it lol Everyone i have talked to said it is a great kit, but wont make as much power as let's say a hellion kit.

maybe he got pissed off because he didnt make the power he wanted. with turbos you can make as much power as you want though, bigger turbo means more power potential. maybe it was just him, you can prove people wrong about the kit.

silverstang05 · January 12th, 2008, 04:23 PM

I didnt think there was going to be really any lag but maybe because the turbo is located in the back with all that piping it could be possible. I dont want a race car i just want the turbo sound and something to back it up with. I also want to run in the 11's somewhere trapping at least 120 if not more.

silverstang05 · January 12th, 2008, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by leebunnyz

maybe he got pissed off because he didnt make the power he wanted. with turbos you can make as much power as you want though, bigger turbo means more power potential. maybe it was just him, you can prove people wrong about the kit.

Well the guy did make 467/501 with stock everything on 10psi

Emay · January 12th, 2008, 04:48 PM

Did he send you his dyno graph for proof, if so, call the tuner listed on it and get the low down.

I have yet to see any sts come close to those numbers at 10psi. The lag is very evident, and most of the graphs you will see will show you this. Most of the guys running rear mount turbo's stage first because they know first hand they need to get on the trans brake(if automatic) and build boost, if they get in last the lights come fast enough to beat the driver to his max boost level. The manual guys have to get creative to build off the line because you have to load the drivetrain as most of you all know.

The kit is a great idea for a limited space application. The mustang has plenty of room though as seen in the Helion layout. Guys are even custom stuffing twins up there. No reason to want the turbo that far out when it can be right at the motor.

If you paid less than 2500 for it, then I say it's a good choice if you got the support fuel pieces, intercooler, and all of that tubing your going to have to run to the rear of the car. If not, I would cancel with the guy and get something different.

Monark · January 12th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang05

I didnt think there was going to be really any lag but maybe because the turbo is located in the back with all that piping it could be possible. I dont want a race car i just want the turbo sound and something to back it up with. I also want to run in the 11's somewhere trapping at least 120 if not more.

I bet you can get what you want out of it with some work, particularly a boost controller. The fastest gto recorded 1/4 mile time at the gto site is 9.something and he ran an STS kit. There are tricks for it. Like you should use header wrap/heat wrap on all the the tubing leading up to the turbo to minimize lag. I know they're different cars, but from what I've read most gtos get boost from their sts kits around 4rpms at WOT in 1st, just to give you any idea of the lag. The fact the their is so much tubing and its at the back is the main reason it has so much lag.

forensicsteve · January 12th, 2008, 06:10 PM

The STS website says the base unit is good for 620hp. So that might be in the 500 rwhp (depending on dyno). At that rating it's probably a 60-62mm turbo for the base kit. Seems like they use Garrett which is a first class unit.
You have to be careful though when sizing a turbo for your car. Larger is not necessarily better.

WIKDVNM · January 12th, 2008, 08:51 PM

What size turbo is it? looked at there kits and realy didnt like them.. I am going with a Turbo HP kit.. 75mm up grade turbo.

JonCo · January 12th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang05

What do you guys think of this kit? I just bought it for a good deal from someone over on mustangforums.com. Will it make decent power or what? Let me know what you think.

Hey Brian its me Jonathan. So you actually went ahead and bought the STS or working the actual deal? Dude, you gotta give me a heads up when your in town again so I can see your set-up.

06RedfireGT · January 12th, 2008, 09:51 PM

06VistaGT · January 12th, 2008, 10:09 PM

My buddy preaches that his STS kit is really good, but he's running it on a 350Z. I personally don't know much about them though.

05mustang_TT_charged · January 12th, 2008, 10:51 PM

JonCo welcome to the site

silverstang05 · January 13th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Ya john i bought it and the guy shipped it yesterday to me. It comes with abosuletly everything i need intercooler, boost controller, all the piping and the turbo is a 60 garrett and even through some free stuff for me like a boost gauge. I got the kit for $2850 and its worth about $6700-6800. If i can make 500whp illl be happy. Im gonna keep in contact with STS on how to upgrade everything and see if i can get the most out of their kit

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06RedfireGT · January 13th, 2008, 12:18 PM

How much did you pay for it?

silverstang05 · January 13th, 2008, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by BLWN 05

What size turbo is it? looked at there kits and realy didnt like them.. I am going with a Turbo HP kit.. 75mm up grade turbo.

Its a garrett 60. I guess its similar to the one on the Hellion kit but i think they use a 62mm.

January 12th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#1
silverstang05 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delray Beach Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	Opinions on the STS single turbo kit for 05+ GT What do you guys think of this kit? I just bought it for a good deal from someone over on mustangforums.com. Will it make decent power or what? Let me know what you think. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT -STS single turbo kit 478whp/465wtq @10psi -Fidanza 4.3 clutch Should i use my race gas tune i have??

January 12th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#3
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	i heard they were shit, thats literally what someone said. some guy bought the kit then sold it and bought a hellion. __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

January 12th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#4
silverstang05 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delray Beach Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	ahh dont tell me that i just bought it lol Everyone i have talked to said it is a great kit, but wont make as much power as let's say a hellion kit. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT -STS single turbo kit 478whp/465wtq @10psi -Fidanza 4.3 clutch Should i use my race gas tune i have??

January 12th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#8
silverstang05 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delray Beach Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	I didnt think there was going to be really any lag but maybe because the turbo is located in the back with all that piping it could be possible. I dont want a race car i just want the turbo sound and something to back it up with. I also want to run in the 11's somewhere trapping at least 120 if not more. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT -STS single turbo kit 478whp/465wtq @10psi -Fidanza 4.3 clutch Should i use my race gas tune i have??

January 12th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#10
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Did he send you his dyno graph for proof, if so, call the tuner listed on it and get the low down. I have yet to see any sts come close to those numbers at 10psi. The lag is very evident, and most of the graphs you will see will show you this. Most of the guys running rear mount turbo's stage first because they know first hand they need to get on the trans brake(if automatic) and build boost, if they get in last the lights come fast enough to beat the driver to his max boost level. The manual guys have to get creative to build off the line because you have to load the drivetrain as most of you all know. The kit is a great idea for a limited space application. The mustang has plenty of room though as seen in the Helion layout. Guys are even custom stuffing twins up there. No reason to want the turbo that far out when it can be right at the motor. If you paid less than 2500 for it, then I say it's a good choice if you got the support fuel pieces, intercooler, and all of that tubing your going to have to run to the rear of the car. If not, I would cancel with the guy and get something different. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

January 12th, 2008, 06:10 PM	#12
forensicsteve Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 reviews	The STS website says the base unit is good for 620hp. So that might be in the 500 rwhp (depending on dyno). At that rating it's probably a 60-62mm turbo for the base kit. Seems like they use Garrett which is a first class unit. You have to be careful though when sizing a turbo for your car. Larger is not necessarily better.

January 12th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#13
WIKDVNM Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 reviews	What size turbo is it? looked at there kits and realy didnt like them.. I am going with a Turbo HP kit.. 75mm up grade turbo. __________________ 2003 Cobra...604rwhp/548rwtq 2005 Mustang GT.. Project "Retribution" President / Founder California Mustang Club www.CA-Mustangs.com MM Cobra Club #45

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January 12th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#16
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	My buddy preaches that his STS kit is really good, but he's running it on a 350Z. I personally don't know much about them though. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

January 12th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#17
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	JonCo welcome to the site __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

January 13th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#18
silverstang05 Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delray Beach Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya john i bought it and the guy shipped it yesterday to me. It comes with abosuletly everything i need intercooler, boost controller, all the piping and the turbo is a 60 garrett and even through some free stuff for me like a boost gauge. I got the kit for $2850 and its worth about $6700-6800. If i can make 500whp illl be happy. Im gonna keep in contact with STS on how to upgrade everything and see if i can get the most out of their kit . __________________ 2005 Mustang GT -STS single turbo kit 478whp/465wtq @10psi -Fidanza 4.3 clutch Should i use my race gas tune i have??

January 13th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#19
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