Who makes STS Turbo?

Squires Performance, Rick Squires. Rick Squires has been in the automotive performance industry for 30 years. Squires designed and patented the Remote Mounted Turbocharger and founded Squires Turbo Systems (STS Turbo) in 2003.

Did Holley buy STS Turbo?

Holley/MSD has announced that STS Turbo is now part of the Holley family of performance brands. “The addition of STS Turbo to our lineup is truly exciting,” said Holley’s Director of Marketing Bill Tichenor.

Are STS Turbos good?

The STS turbo is a great option, if you want a turbo. There is also a twin turbo option and a soon to be released supercharger. It all depends on want you want spend and how much horse power (RWHP) that you plan to achieve.

Can you add turbo to any car?

Using the science of compressor maps and some idea of the size and rpm range of your engine, you can add virtually any turbo to any engine. The trick is the availability of the maps and the A/R ratios of the turbine housing and sizes of the turbine wheels.

Do rear mount turbos lag?

Since Turbochargers can sometimes lag, or suffer from a condition known as Turbo Lag, a rear-mounted turbo system should ideally be applied to an engine no smaller than 4.0L. Torque-deficient, 4 cylinder engines get difficult & frustrating to drive if turbo-lag is too high.

How much HP can a stock 5.3 Vortec handle?

The normally aspirated 5.3L eventually produced 503 hp at 6,600 rpm and 441 lb-ft of torque at 5,700 rpm. The new heads, cam, and intake shifted the power curve higher in the rev range, as a stock 5.3L will produce peak power at just 5,400 rpm.

What happens if your turbo is too big?

A bigger turbo means more power: Not always. Most of the time, a turbo that’s too big will lead to all sorts of trouble, including the inability to spool up and less power than what you started with.

When did Rick Squires invent the turbocharger?

Squires designed and patented the Remote Mounted Turbocharger and founded Squires Turbo Systems (STS Turbo) in 2003. He has received multiple design and engineering awards including an award from General Motors for the Best High Performance Product at the SEMA show.

Why did Rick Squires start Squires Performance LLC?

After selling STS Turbo, Squires has started Squires Performance, LLC to allow him to be able to give a more hands-on and personalized service to a select customer base. Squires Performance is a state of the art performance shop providing top quality service and products to the automotive enthusiast and professional race team. Our Vision.

Which is the first remote mounted turbocharger in the world?

STS Turbo offers a variety of top quality turbochargers that fits your boosted needs and is recognized around the world as having one of the most innovative turbocharging technologies available for dramatically increasing the horsepower of any vehicle. STS Turbo was the first to design and patent the Remote Mounted Turbocharger in 2003.

What kind of awards does Rick Squires have?

He has received multiple design and engineering awards including an award from General Motors for the Best High Performance Product at the SEMA show. Squires has helped performance enthusiasts all over the world reach their horsepower goals, win races and set world records in a wide range of on-road and off-road racing venues.