Cadiblk
Seasoned Member
I have been doing a lot of research regarding the bolt on, rear mounted (yes kinda different), twin turbo system offered by STS turbo systems. http://www.ststurbo.com/
They offer a bolt on kit for the Corvette and have several articles / videos regarding the addition of the turbos. I figured the XLR would be very similar to the Corvette since they are built with much of the same components. The twin turbo system is rear mounted and takes the place of the mufflers. There is a remote oil pump which feeds lubrication from the engine compartment to the thirsty turbos.
I have contacted STS and inquired about the addition of the Turbo system on an XLR. I was especially curious / concerned about adding a turbo system to a vehicle with a 10.5:1 compression ratio. They advised me in an email that I would be ok if I kept the boost level around 5 psi.
My questions for the forum are has anyone else had any dealings with Squires turbo systems (either Corvette, XLR, or other)? Second, am I correct to be somewhat nervous about adding a trubo with the XLR's high compression ratio? Lastly, I am concerned about re-programming the XLR's as from what I understand there have been mixed results from other owners attempting to update the XLR's programming.
Thanks in advance for the assistance.
They offer a bolt on kit for the Corvette and have several articles / videos regarding the addition of the turbos. I figured the XLR would be very similar to the Corvette since they are built with much of the same components. The twin turbo system is rear mounted and takes the place of the mufflers. There is a remote oil pump which feeds lubrication from the engine compartment to the thirsty turbos.
I have contacted STS and inquired about the addition of the Turbo system on an XLR. I was especially curious / concerned about adding a turbo system to a vehicle with a 10.5:1 compression ratio. They advised me in an email that I would be ok if I kept the boost level around 5 psi.
My questions for the forum are has anyone else had any dealings with Squires turbo systems (either Corvette, XLR, or other)? Second, am I correct to be somewhat nervous about adding a trubo with the XLR's high compression ratio? Lastly, I am concerned about re-programming the XLR's as from what I understand there have been mixed results from other owners attempting to update the XLR's programming.
Thanks in advance for the assistance.