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Old 01-07-2007, 09:49 AM
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Default Tan or On center?
Whats the difference? I dont understand what that means.

How do you know which one you want

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Old 01-07-2007, 10:54 AM
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Pics tell all. The on center can be easier to mount, and more symetrical with twins. The Tangiel turbos inlet come into the turbo off a tangent to the turbine housing. A small performance gain

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Tang housings flow much better and can make significantly more power...
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The difference between tang and on-center is about 15% flow.
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