Is there a turbo kit out there for the 4.6's? If not then what all would I need?

 

ststurbo

 

They used this setup on that episode of "Trucks" on that red Lightning. That's where I got the idea. How much do these usually run for?

 

OOO that gen 1 lightning...

Umm call sts your self...

they kinda own the markit tho so expect to pay alot...

 

buy or build some headers, flip them so they are facing forward, cut off the collectors add vbands run the pipes into a Y pipe to the turbo then run the pipe from turbo to intercooler then back up to throttle body and dont forget to run the exhaust side out to ur high flow cat (or not cat) and muffler!


theres a hell of a lot more to it then that but u get the idea

-TJ
Turbo V6 F150 Guy...

 

If I ever get around to adding a turbo, I'd want it like the STS setup. Hopefully when I get out of college, I'll have enough time and money for this sort of thing.

 

that kit from ststurbo will run you around $5000 to $6000 and the kit comes with everything i shot them an email about a month ago and they quoted me that price. so i will be waiting awhile for that hope this helps

 

Guess I'll have to wait til I get a high paying job too, lol.

 

why would you want a remote mount setup instead of a traditional underhood setup?

sts is good, just asking....

 

Less heat and clutter under the hood. I don't ever go off roading, so nothing should jump up and tear it out.

 

i have a remote mount on mine and its just too much damn pipe.


im rebuilding my turbo setup in december! already started buying mandrel bends and hopefully have a new turbonetics by the end of november.

 

Whats the matter with too much pipe? Does it cause too much turbo lag?

 

NO

no lag at all...

its just a lot more pipe than i want.

ur engine bay in the new body style is so big i doubt u'd see clutter..

as far as heat goes... doubt that'd be an issue too.. just if im going to spend 5-6k its going to be underhood. i dont trust those oil return pumps...

 

Are there any other companies that make turbo kits for F150's?

 

no theres not...

most people with turbocharged f150's or lightnings have made their own turbo setups.

i understand a kit is the easiest way to go... but if i were turbocharging for the first time my truck would have been taken to PSI motorsports or Fastlane (both located in tx) and a kit would have been built.

people take their cars/trucks to these 2 shops from all over the U.S.