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Old 12-11-2012, 08:24 PM
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That's good news. Now you're back in business. I can't believe those tiny "Super T70s" wouldn't spool up for you. I'm shocked and confused...
Old 12-12-2012, 05:27 AM
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Don,
How much are you asking for one of the 70's? I may be picking up a Silverado project truck and a single turbo is the route I want to go eventually...
Old 12-13-2012, 09:59 AM
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I have been keeping a list of parts I bought since I started my project. I finally had time to put it into a word document. If anyone is interested it is attached.
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Old 01-06-2013, 01:31 PM
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Ordered my second turbo, should be here any day, can't wait to get it on the car!
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great power per price you got there!
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Just spent all day reading, great work man!
Old 01-07-2013, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cprmn14
Just spent all day reading, great work man!
Thanks, it doesn't make the power it should, I did some things wrong and am trying to take care of them now. It does draw alot of attention at the car shows.
Old 01-10-2013, 07:11 AM
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Finally got the second turbo on the car. It spools immediatly! Couldn't figure out why it wouldn't make over 4psi so I disconnected the wastegate boost signal and IT MAKES BOOST! Time for a boost controller.
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We need a video or it didnt happen. Lol
Old 01-11-2013, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 68BBChevelle
We need a video or it didnt happen. Lol
There will be a video when the boost controller gets here. I ran the car with wastegates unhooked, can't keep doing that or the only video I will be able to post is me mopping up the oil under the car!
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Who is doing your tuning bro.?
Old 01-11-2013, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kainedogg
Who is doing your tuning bro.?
BLK02WS6 on this site. Very nice guy and knows his ****! After a few more mods I'm gonna get him to tune some more!
Old 01-16-2013, 08:04 PM
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Got my boost controller hooked up, now I need a dry road to test it on!!!
Old 01-17-2013, 10:35 AM
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Took the car out this morning on the dry road.... WOW what a difference!! Now to tweek and possibly a gear change. Gonna put ET Streets on tomorrow morning and see what we get! Here are some pics with the new turbos and boost controller.

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In for the results with the new turbos!

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Originally Posted by 99VetteFRC
BLK02WS6 on this site. Very nice guy and knows his ****! After a few more mods I'm gonna get him to tune some more!
Mail order tune?
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Originally Posted by douglee25
In for the results with the new turbos!

Doug
Well gotta wait for the track to open.
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Originally Posted by kainedogg
Mail order tune?
Nope Baltimore area guy. Talked with him on the forum and took the car down to him and we spent most of a Sat afternoon making passes on the street by his house. Did wonderful work and made it quit safe for me to tinker and learn so I don't grenade my little 4.8. It's making some power now!!!
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i just read the entire thread, and i cant wait for more!!!

i have an 84 t-type regal that i bought as a roller, i have dropped in a 4.8 with plans to turbo it.

your build is giving me some much needed encouragement!


you're only an hour away from me, i would love to see the car in person sometime.
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Originally Posted by 99VetteFRC
Well gotta wait for the track to open.
Do you or anyone you're close with have a Vbox?

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