STS 1/4 Mile Run

[AJRZ06]

Does anybody have a video of an STS Turbo C5 Z06 running the 1/4 mile? I would like to see an STS Turbo in action to get an idea of how it will sound and the times it will run.

If no video, any 1/4 mile time slips?

[RalphP]

There is some video on the STS website. Just click the link on the left.

[AJRZ06]

Originally Posted by RalphP

There is some video on the STS website. Just click the link on the left.

Those vids are not the "run of the mill" basic TT kit. Those are heavily modified with high boost. I'm looking for something in terms of a basic kit on either a stock C5 Z06 and/or one with stock cubes, stock heads, but maybe headers or even one with a non-stock cam. Perhaps either running on street tires or drag radials.

[tlaselva]

I was also considering TT kit, but you got to wonder.

All these TT kits out and installed, and no times. .

Then I've seen a few 'run of the mill' TT kits at the track on Vipers and one Vette. Let me just say they don't get anywhere near the times & mph you'd suspect they should get with their power levels. I really wish they would though. Love to have a 140+mph car w/o NOS. I have a buddy of mine that just installed a TTi Kit on a 402. Let me just say I'll be watching closely.

[Don Benson]

Here you go...Cartek STS single rear mounted turbo.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&forum_id=108

Don

[AJRZ06]

Originally Posted by tlaselva

I was also considering TT kit, but you got to wonder.

All these TT kits out and installed, and no times. .

I agree.

[AJRZ06]

Originally Posted by Don Benson

Here you go...Cartek STS single rear mounted turbo.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&forum_id=108

Don

Awesome ride. However, that one is more towards the upper end of the modification spectrum IMO. It would be nice to see a Z06 running an STS TT @ about 5-6#'s boost throwing down the base specs of ~ 510 - 530 RWHP and ~490 - 500 RWTQ. I really want to see one in action. I'm trying to decide which route I want to go to add more power to my Z06.


Somebody has got to have at least one video out there!

[tlaselva]

Originally Posted by AJRZ06

Awesome ride. However, that one is more towards the upper end of the modification spectrum IMO. It would be nice to see a Z06 running an STS TT @ about 5-6#'s boost throwing down the base specs of ~ 510 - 530 RWHP and ~490 - 500 RWTQ. I really want to see one in action. I'm trying to decide which route I want to go to add more power to my Z06.


Somebody has got to have at least one video out there!

From what I've seen with TT Vettes, including a Stage 1 Lingenfelter TT, expect a mid to high 11 @ mid to low 120's with an average driver and a D/R.

[ZO6 AL-X]

Ben @ STS said he would have a video of a car doing a fly by. Maybe we can ask him if he can get one doing the 1/4?

Alex

[marlowchris]

I would sure hope for better than mid 11s from a $7K package making 500 rwhp. I run 11.80s with 385 rwhp on drag radials and I am not that great a driver. If the kit is not capable of mid to high 10s then it is a disappointment in my opinion. Personally I am waiting to see some track times from this kit on a near stock car before spending my money. Rick if you are listening this would be a great opportunity to "boost" sales. So lets see some track numbers.

[ZO6 AL-X]

I think it should shave at least one full second from the 1/4 mile time. At least.

Alex

[Old Red]

I have asked a couple of times on here with no response if the STS system creates enough heat over a period of time to cause problems with body discoloration or even deformation? It seems that a 1000 degree turbo is awfully close to the body of the car. Anyone reporting any such problems?

[WA 2 FST]

Originally Posted by marlowchris

I would sure hope for better than mid 11s from a $7K package making 500 rwhp. I run 11.80s with 385 rwhp on drag radials and I am not that great a driver. If the kit is not capable of mid to high 10s then it is a disappointment in my opinion. Personally I am waiting to see some track times from this kit on a near stock car before spending my money. Rick if you are listening this would be a great opportunity to "boost" sales. So lets see some track numbers.

Forget the ET. Slicks, drag radials, a launch technique to get maximum traction that effectively kills the clutch w/in 5k miles, etc... these all have a huge effect on ETs when you're talking about vehicles as light as a C5 that make over 350-400rwhp.

With 510rwhp, my LPE Stage 1 (6.5-7psi) ran 11.6 @ 128mph. That is good for 10.7-10.8s with traction and a banzai launch. For reference, in stock form I managed 12.36 @ 116 (350rwhp). Now at 600+rwhp (Stage 2), it ran a tire-shredding 11.4 @ 134mph. NHRA says 135mph is = to 9.99 in ET as far as safety requirments are concerned. These times were achieved in TX as well. A friend with the exact same combo ran 10.6 @ 138 with slicks. He wasn't powershifting, but he was obviously able to leave at a higher rpm and take advantage of the power (as you can see in the higher MPH and better ET) whereas I was "pedaling" the throttle in my car.

What a car runs ET-wise vs. what it is actually capable of running can vary greatly due to a number of conditions and factors.

I'm sure STS will post some times once they have some.

[ANDY]

Wes

[JBsZ06]

ET is not as indicative as trap speed..

~20 mph increase in trap speed is a closer indicator of the 250 rwhp increase on your car...

Just my opinion...and hollly crap! ~135 trap speed is awesome!!!!!!!!

(510 rwhp from 350rwhp shows 12 mph increase in traps too is impressive)