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Hey Guys,

Came across this in my random internet shenanigans. I think I saw that someone posted about the idea of a remote turbo kit and even had done one on their own a while ago. Since I didn't see the STS kit in the Turbo Kit sticky, I figured I'd share.

http://ststurbo.com/project_brz.php

Aside from weight distribution and novelty, what are the benefits? Seems like it would add complexity and material, which are negative attributes, in my opinion.

STS is showing their rear turbo BRZ at SEMA. I'll see if @Chris@Phastek and I can get them to talk about this kit and the benefits while we are here

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/y...psa1c79f60.jpg

The most notable benefit I see is the significant under hood heat reduction and probably a cooler running turbo though with a charge pipe that long I imagine throttle response to be pretty much non existent and the overall extra weight added to the car makes the idea of rear mount turbo questionable

One uneven road and POW..

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Originally Posted by chiefshayan (Post 1315550)

One uneven road and POW..

That uneven road would hit your front bumper, under tray, oil pan and differential before it hit the turbo.

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Originally Posted by HotRodPA (Post 1315520)

Hey Guys,
Since I didn't see the STS kit in the Turbo Kit sticky, I figured I'd share.

http://ststurbo.com/project_brz.php

Not included in the OP but it was mentioned in thread STS is later doing twin turbo too.

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Originally Posted by Anthony (Post 1315523)

Aside from weight distribution and novelty, what are the benefits? Seems like it would add complexity and material, which are negative attributes, in my opinion.

This looks like a nice synopsis:

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Originally Posted by Kiske (Post 1259312)

A Remote mount turbo setup.

+ Doesn't crowd engine bay.
+ A bit less heat build up in the bay.
+ Weight in the back for better balance.
+ Less passenger noise.
+ Usually quicker to install.
+ Usually cheaper w/no need to turbo specific custom exhaust.
+ Usually cools down a lot faster and may not need a turbo timer.

- Move volume equally slightly slower throttle response (& more lag.)
- Longer the pipe usually means lower boost.
- Speed bump/pothole nightmare on stock/lowered cars.
- Easily prone to theft in my area.

never owned a remote setup but a friend while I was at school had a set up on his 05 GTO.

+Intercooler optional.

A couple of owners are SC + TC. My guess is this will be a good option to keep an unclutter engine bay.

Rear mount is something Ive always considered more for cars with big v8's stuffed under the hood that don't have room for FI. Luckily we don't have that problem.

I like the idea, but in my opinion, it has no practical value. Laggy turbo? Aint nobody got time for that.

when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail...

this is a solution looking for a problem. sts builds rear mount kits for cars that can fit a turbo where it belongs. why?

I never understood the appeal of these systems. Piping that long will make the turbo take forever to spool. Just adds a bunch of extra complexity and weight.

Somebody should release a turbo kit that would utilize a V-mount setup.

I've always understood these kits to be good for 2 problems:

1. Cramped engine bay
2. Budget

And if you're only 1 for 2 ... you should save up.

HOWEVER

If you just want a street car that goes whoosh and is fast... the details probably won't bother you and this kit will be fine.

Serious about motorsports / racing? You're probably going to be looking elsewhere.