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Old 02-16-2010, 06:09 PM
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all ebay stuff, gt45 turbo, wynton wastegate and bov. Junkyard motor so this is a budget build. going to run 6 psi.


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Old 02-16-2010, 07:26 PM
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Looks sweet
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:30 PM
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so how much did you spend total? there are more and more of these popping up and most go pretty well from what ive seen.
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Like the set-up. Who said you have to spend big bucks to go fast anyway
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600 in parts, maybe a little more. its the little stuff that adds up.
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Looks like you're using tubular headers... Which ones are they?
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lq4? good choice for intake manifold
i would say it would help if shaved weight with removing the accesories bracket
and running my billet brackets
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Didnt you just swap L92 heads/intake on that thing?
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Damn, that looks really good for $600. I assume you are running an LQ4. Thats a really cool budget build, and should make some awesome numbers for cheap.
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yea i thought he put l92 heads on it..
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yes, I swapped to ls3 vette heads and a L92 truck intake, but still use the small older style 3 bolt throttle body. 10.7's on a small shot, so if I can get it to run a 10.9 on the turbo Ill be happy.
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