oh dear, oh my.....I'm sorry, during my rant, I forgot to link you to the magical hype machine. Sorry. Heh, they talked me out of it in their own words....
# Ease of installation. STS turbo systems can be installed in about 8 hours with standard tools and average mechanical ability.
- yeah, and a underhood can be installed in about 4 or less with average mechanical ability.
# Performance Sound. The turbo acts as a muffler and sounds like an aftermarket performance muffler. Turbo spool and rushing air from the blow-off valve make a unique sound that will turn heads!
- oh, can you just feel the excitement kiddies?
# No need for major modifications to your vehicle. STS systems are designed to "bolt-on" to factory mounts.
- yes, designed to REPLACE the muffler, and may not be legal in all states.
# Increased gas mileage. Unlike a belt driven supercharger, the turbo utilizes "wasted" energy leaving your tailpipe. Most of our customers get 1-3 mpg increase in gas mileage.
- not with increased injector size that you SHOULD upgrade. Do it properly, and I doubt your fuel economy will improve. You mean they're trying to say you will increase the amount of air that goes in, but not the amount of gas? hahaha, ok.
# Lower underhood temperatures. No need to worry about melting wires, hoses, or other components.
- finally we get to a genuine benefit, but instead of all the things you see listed, you're now going to have to worry about melted bearings instead.
# Converts back to stock in about an hour.
- and takes up to 8 hours to install? hahaha, ok.
# More room under the hood. Future repair work or modifications will not require the expense of removing the turbo system to allow access to engine components.
- anybody wonder why true dual exhaust just isn't done in our cars? Cuz there ISN"T ROOM for the second exhaust pipe....which brings me to the question of: Where are you going to run the intake return pipe, by the exhaust where it gets nice and hot, which I thought was what we were trying to avoid in the first place.
# Cooler oil to the turbo. Cool oil is better for both the turbo and engine.
- yup, it is...for as long as you can get oil to keep moving, you're golden. Heaven help you though, if you have ANY portion of the return feed lower than the oil pan.
# Approximately 500F lower turbo temperatures. Eliminates the need for a turbo-timer, which allows the engine to run after the car is shut off in order to cool down the turbo and prevent oil and bearing damage.
- Dont believe that crap, the bearings can still get coked.
# Denser exhaust gasses drive the turbo turbine wheel more efficiently.
- Denser meaning cooler, and no they dont. Heat is the key to velocity in the exhaust path, where a turbo is concerned. As the exhaust cools, it loses volume. Keeping the exhaust hot and keeping the heat in the pipes is the key to efficiency.
# Built-in intercooling. Intake piping provides ~50% intercooler efficiency. There is no need for the expense, pressure drop, and installation problems associated with a front mounted intercooler.
- Compression causes heat. I'd add one anyway, and do it right.
# Turbo is exposed to ambient air rather than underhood air. Allows for better cooling of turbo components.
- yes, exposed to dirt, rocks, debris, mud, water, you name it, all direct under that ol fenderwell
# No need for expensive headers, mufflers, or exhaust systems.
- valid point.
# Turbo is closer to the tail pipe outlet. Provides a better pressure differential across the turbine wheel which promotes better flow across turbine.
- Turbo IS the tailpipe outlet. valid point.
# Better weight transfer. Increases traction because the bulk of system is mounted in rear of vehicle rather than up front.
- Lord help you if I have to explain how rediculous that claim is. Even if you were rear wheel drive.
# Less noise in the passenger compartment.
- maybe. I'd have to call bull$hit on that statement though.....prove it.
CONCLUSION:
BlackJack's product review tallied the results, and the findings are -
12 - Bull$hit statements from their own mouths
3 --Good points
a couple of possiblilities.
Bottom line? BlackJack score's this product
two thumbs down
actually the bottom line is, dont get snowed, investigate. You may find that this product is for you.