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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Are the T70 turbos any good? Im thinking bout linking 1 up to my 85 cutlass with a ls1. Could it be driven daily with this turbo?
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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thanks for the help. would u recommend using a intercooler?
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always, IMO but you dont have to, theres a Super T70 for sale on Craigs List for 280 bucks out of Houston, supposedly brand new.........
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thanks for the help. would u recommend using a intercooler?
Yea, hell you can get on IC thrown on there cheap enough I dont see any reason not to...
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Yea, hell you can get on IC thrown on there cheap enough I dont see any reason not to...
is there anywhere i can buy a pre-made header for the turbo?
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Originally Posted by 85cuttyls1
is there anywhere i can buy a pre-made header for the turbo?
Use truck manifolds then piping from each side connects in the front. Pretty common and doesnt look that difficult.
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Use truck manifolds then piping from each side connects in the front. Pretty common and doesnt look that difficult.
what would be the best way to do the exhaust?
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