[GTO_Scott]

interesting

Hi Guys, Just thought I would share with you the first pic of the new APS GTO intercooled twin turbo system (not the complete twin turbo kit though enough you give you a good idea of the package), the US release will be in early 07, enjoy!

The system has been retooled in high volume tooling and this along with higher volume production of the twin turbo system will ensure a significant reduction to the MSRP, all good. The APS GTO intercooled twin turbo system will be available from a good number of LS1tech.com sponsors and I will post a list of these dealers in the near future.

 

[jetsiphon]

APS makes good turbos. They are big in the WRX world and Evo world. From what I understand though, they are hard to deal with.

Kit looks good though.

 

[Steel Chicken]

they also have a rep for having zero spare parts if you bork something up.
given the cost, id rather go with a custom setup.

pretty looking setup though.

 

[jetsiphon]

I dunno what that's all about, I know it was never an issue in the WRX world.

 

[Steel Chicken]

Some people bought some GTO kits from them here (this forum).
Initial quality was great, but somehow some guy lost or broke a part or something, and tried to order just a few parts, and they told him no can do, when they responded to him. Basically blew him off after sale.

 

[jetsiphon]

Yeah, I read all about that. I just dunno what that's all about, like I said, the WRX'ers really never had a problem. Their shit is spendy though.

 

[Steel Chicken]

Prolly due to the smaller market of vehicles.

 

[GlacialBass]

Seems like a long track for the intake on the turbos though.

 

[Doric]

I really want front-mounted twins.

Blonde, brunette - it doesn't matter to me.

 

[GlacialBass]

I'm all for mounting twins in whatever way they would like... front, back, sideways, whatever it takes!

 

[jetsiphon]

I actually think that's the best looking twin kit out there.

 

[Doric]

I agree - but they need to work on the pricing. I know what a Mitsu sleeved turbo is worth, and I highly, highly doubt the rest of the kit is worth $4500.

 

[grfperformance]

We'll see what the new MSRP will be. They definitely have to be competitive with GENTT or hang it up.

From a heat perspective, I think they have the right idea. It also keeps the weight more towards the center of the car instead of on the nose.

The length of the intake won't really matter much. Look at the STS.

Those exhaust manifolds look custom and I'm sure that's where a lot of the extra cost is. They also look quite a bit bigger than stock, all good stuff.

 

[Firebird67]

I really want front-mounted twins.

Blonde, brunette - it doesn't matter to me.

:gr_jest: :gr_jest: :gr_jest: :gr_jest:

 

[Bluemeaniews6]

Doesn't it look like the trans temp is going to soar though under heavy or prolonged boost?

 

[Riddlefox]

Add a transmission cooler then

 

[Bluemeaniews6]

Add a transmission cooler then

Yeah, but even then the lines would overheat and the cooler might just pop. Remember you are putting two friction junkie turbos spinning at around 20,000 rpm on the low side right next to a friction based transmission. I think I really rather mount them forward of the engine and get some ducting to blow air down and out.

 

[TheZaZ]

They are looking to sell the kit for $5995...instead of the $8995 price tag it had before. Its a nice looking kit.

 

[Rooster]

The turbo intake runs right by the headers. Maybe some insulation on the intake should included... especially for $5995

 

[Riddlefox]

Yeah, but even then the lines would overheat and the cooler might just pop. Remember you are putting two friction junkie turbos spinning at around 20,000 rpm on the low side right next to a friction based transmission. I think I really rather mount them forward of the engine and get some ducting to blow air down and out.

According to the APS Website, the position of the turbos is conducive to cooling. Some heat shielding or wrapping might be in order, but unless you run the turbos really really hard and then immediately park... I dunno. I've never been under the GTO beyond an oil change, so I don't know exactly how it's laid out.