STS Universal Turbo Kits -- READ!
STS Universal Turbo Kits -- READ!
Just spoke with a representative from Squires Turbo Systems (STS) and had a lengthy conversation with him on the phone. They don't make a kit specific for our pickups but they do make a Universal Turbo Kit in stages I, II, and III that is compatible with our trucks whether you have the 3.7L or the 4.7L He told me that we can run 5-8lbs of boost on our stock motor setups without having any problems and get anywhere from 80-120 hp. Heres the info he emailed me:
Thank you for your interest in Squires Turbo Systems. Even though we do not offer atrue "bolt-on" system for your specific application, we do offeran easilycustomizableUniversal Kit. Our Universal Kit applications experience the same amazing benefits and horsepower improvement results as our bolt-onsystems. The installation of our turbo systems is similar to the installation of a cat-back exhaust system. The turbo system components hang where the factory exhaust system normally hangs, and even utilizes the same factory mounting points. The Universal Kit supplies you with all needed turbo components, and then you simply fabricate the tubing that runs to and from the turbo components.
I feel strongly that one of ourUniversal Kit options will work well for your specific application. Please allow me to explain a few of the details regarding our three Universal Kit options - Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III.
First, please keep in mind that the difference between the three Stage options is the "completeness" of the kit. Itdoes notrefer in any way to the amount ofhorsepower that the kitcan create.For example, if youprefertouse your own clamps, hoses, and other basic install parts, you would probablyjust purchase a Stage I kit. If you would like to purchase everything needed for the system install(except theintake and exhaust tubing that must be customized to your application), then you would purchase a Stage III kit. The details of what is included in each Stageare shown below:
Universal Stage I -$1995 MSRP Turbo (application specific) Wastegate,38mm Turbo Flange Kit Bolt Kit Brass Kit OilPump Oil Check Valve Instruction Manual
Universal Stage II - $2495 MSRP Turbo (application specific) Wastegate,38mm Wastegate Pipe Wiring Harness Air Filter Dry-charger Hose Kit Silicone Kit Clamp Kit Turbo Flange Kit Bolt Kit Brass Kit OilPump Oil Check Valve Instruction Manual
Universal Stage III - $2995 MSRP Turbo (application specific) Wastegate,38mm Wastegate Pipe Wiring Harness Silicone Kit Air Filter Dry-charger Hose Kit Clamp Kit Turbo Flange Kit Bolt Kit Brass Kit OilPump Oil Check Valve Pipe Kit PCV System Pressure Switch Instruction Manual Please note that the turbo which is included with your Universal Kit will be sized specifically for your application and horsepower goals.
STS has done a lot of testing with aftermarket parts like headers, cat back systems and other exhaustcomponents . Testing has shown clearly on allapplications that the factory exhaust manifolds are more than adequate for the systems we sell. The stock manifold's most important featureis that we donot want spent gasses “sneaking” back into the motor. Stock manifolds are great for preventing reversion . STS systems will still work with cat back systems and headers but it is very important that there are no leaks, this will slow the turbo’s spooling and hurt performance . Wealso suggest thatonspecific applications to wrap the headers to keep heat away from the charge pipes and to keep the heat in the system. Headers dissipate heata lot more than OEM manifolds.We wantto make sure youkeep the heat in the system where it belongs and not transfer into other components.
We have tested stock LT1 cars to over 500rwhp, Corvette's to over 1000hp and Mustangs over 650hp all with stock manifolds.
Joe Loftus represents STS and seemed to have some interest in being a sponsor on the forum, moderators can contact him at his email
joe@ststurbo.com to talk to him about it. I was informed that I would probably have to do some reprogamming of the PCM, I take it we need a controller to do that? We need to keep pushing for aftermarket support guys! This is step in the right direction I think.
I think this goes for anyone who owns a 3.7L, or 4.7L Dakota 2nd Generation or 3rd Generation. We are trying to get STS to make a bolt on so if anyone is interested please email Joe and express your interest, the more people the better. Even if he says no right now maybe if we get enough people together we can get something worked out!
Thank you for your interest in Squires Turbo Systems. Even though we do not offer atrue "bolt-on" system for your specific application, we do offeran easilycustomizableUniversal Kit. Our Universal Kit applications experience the same amazing benefits and horsepower improvement results as our bolt-onsystems. The installation of our turbo systems is similar to the installation of a cat-back exhaust system. The turbo system components hang where the factory exhaust system normally hangs, and even utilizes the same factory mounting points. The Universal Kit supplies you with all needed turbo components, and then you simply fabricate the tubing that runs to and from the turbo components.
I feel strongly that one of ourUniversal Kit options will work well for your specific application. Please allow me to explain a few of the details regarding our three Universal Kit options - Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III.
First, please keep in mind that the difference between the three Stage options is the "completeness" of the kit. Itdoes notrefer in any way to the amount ofhorsepower that the kitcan create.For example, if youprefertouse your own clamps, hoses, and other basic install parts, you would probablyjust purchase a Stage I kit. If you would like to purchase everything needed for the system install(except theintake and exhaust tubing that must be customized to your application), then you would purchase a Stage III kit. The details of what is included in each Stageare shown below:
Universal Stage I -$1995 MSRP Turbo (application specific) Wastegate,38mm Turbo Flange Kit Bolt Kit Brass Kit OilPump Oil Check Valve Instruction Manual
Universal Stage II - $2495 MSRP Turbo (application specific) Wastegate,38mm Wastegate Pipe Wiring Harness Air Filter Dry-charger Hose Kit Silicone Kit Clamp Kit Turbo Flange Kit Bolt Kit Brass Kit OilPump Oil Check Valve Instruction Manual
Universal Stage III - $2995 MSRP Turbo (application specific) Wastegate,38mm Wastegate Pipe Wiring Harness Silicone Kit Air Filter Dry-charger Hose Kit Clamp Kit Turbo Flange Kit Bolt Kit Brass Kit OilPump Oil Check Valve Pipe Kit PCV System Pressure Switch Instruction Manual Please note that the turbo which is included with your Universal Kit will be sized specifically for your application and horsepower goals.
STS has done a lot of testing with aftermarket parts like headers, cat back systems and other exhaustcomponents . Testing has shown clearly on allapplications that the factory exhaust manifolds are more than adequate for the systems we sell. The stock manifold's most important featureis that we donot want spent gasses “sneaking” back into the motor. Stock manifolds are great for preventing reversion . STS systems will still work with cat back systems and headers but it is very important that there are no leaks, this will slow the turbo’s spooling and hurt performance . Wealso suggest thatonspecific applications to wrap the headers to keep heat away from the charge pipes and to keep the heat in the system. Headers dissipate heata lot more than OEM manifolds.We wantto make sure youkeep the heat in the system where it belongs and not transfer into other components.
We have tested stock LT1 cars to over 500rwhp, Corvette's to over 1000hp and Mustangs over 650hp all with stock manifolds.
Joe Loftus represents STS and seemed to have some interest in being a sponsor on the forum, moderators can contact him at his email
joe@ststurbo.com to talk to him about it. I was informed that I would probably have to do some reprogamming of the PCM, I take it we need a controller to do that? We need to keep pushing for aftermarket support guys! This is step in the right direction I think.
I think this goes for anyone who owns a 3.7L, or 4.7L Dakota 2nd Generation or 3rd Generation. We are trying to get STS to make a bolt on so if anyone is interested please email Joe and express your interest, the more people the better. Even if he says no right now maybe if we get enough people together we can get something worked out!