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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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What size turbos will i need because of room i would like to mount them mid of car about where kooks long tube headers would end. every done before ?

How big of a turbo or max amount of power i could put out before lag starts to take affect.

engine 427 with 9.5 to 1 compression
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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twin tc78's. the biggest power in the smallest package.
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You are in luck brother I have 2 MC76's T4 .68 a/r sitting in the shop looking for a home. I'll pm you an insane price.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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What headers are you going to use?

So, turbos will be further lower that APS setup, right?

Check fitment!
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GT35rs! provedn to over 1000rwhp. how come you are MID mounting them? is it a truck?

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Headers are a kook's long tube After i know what turbo im going to use. Im going to try and find one i can borrow and make sure it will work/fit

Id like to mid mount cause im trying to move weight to the rear. Im trying to keep my weight bal F/R 48/52 pulling 150lb out of rear so i dont mind putting a little back.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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What ride is it?
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