For those interested in this system here's some added technical information based on my conversation with STS & inspection of my H2.
Two primary concerns I've read in past threads had to do with turbo damage & water. STS has designed & installed many kits on vehicles MUCH lower than H2s & after getting under my H2 tonight & visualizing where this is going to mount here's my observations:
The turbo replaces the muffler, always towards the rear of the muffler. When you look at the H2 muffler location it's obvious the turbo will be mounted very high and if you ever damage the turbo you've already damage a great deal more like your driveshaft, fuel tank, frame, etc. It will really be protected I think.
Most just stub the intake right off the turbo with a K & N filter (included in kit). However, STS offers a simple flexible snorkel that allows you to relocate the filter to a location of your choice. The H2 is perfect. I observed where you could locate it up inside the backside of the wheel well and would end up 8"-10" HIGHER than the TOP of your rear tire. If you were to submerge your H2 in water that high you're doing some serious fording.
I post this information to address some logical questions that may come to mind.
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Jonahs
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