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Old 10-23-2009, 08:16 AM
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Default What size turbo do i need?

Ive not been able to get any good info yet.

street car. with a 408 possibly an lsx454 by the time its all said and done.

if im going to try and achieve the 800-1000whp range waht turbo would i need for a single setup and what turbo for a twin? Il be building this kit off truck manifolds and have been considering doing a Twin just to do it.
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Also who online have the best pricing for turbo flanges and piping to build a kit?
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I would go with something like an S400 based turbo or a GT4788. For a larger 454, you should move up to something like a GT55. An 88mm compressor could handle that much power, but the turbine is what will really count.




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