I know this question is probably stupid and I hope I don't get flamed for it......Is there any way a stock lb7 IHI turbo could be used on a gasser?
stock ihi for gasser
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A turbo doesn't know what it's mounted on. As long as it's sized right for the application it'll work....excluding the newer VGT stuff. That would probably suck to get figured out.
Hell....quite a few of the turbos we use on these diesels are of of gen-sets, 18 wheelers, etc.
Hell....quite a few of the turbos we use on these diesels are of of gen-sets, 18 wheelers, etc.
True....I just don't know jack as far as how it would produce boost. Obviously have to be some sort of remote mount in the exhaust system instead of intake. You could push ~ 30 lbs. with a diesel but don't want to push over 7-8 with a gas. How would you know? (Thinking about a 5.3 or 6.0 gasser).
My cousin has an sts turbo on his 5.3 z71. The price is ridiculous. Figured it would be a cheaper alternative.
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You can make it work. Mustang guys like using 7.3 powerstroke turbos. I know a Buick guy that used a 6.0PSD turbo. Keep the compression low and run a good CAC and you can run in the low 20 lbs range on pump gas.
I had an STS kit on my 04 Z71, it was a beast!
I can get you a kit at cost, about 900 off.
If your interested send me a PM, I became a power dealer for STS just to get me and my buds good prices on the kits/accessories. Its been a while since ive ordered from STS but i can try to get you a good price with no mark up on my end.