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Does the BW SX80 really have 5" inlet?

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Does the BW SX80 really have 5" inlet?

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Apr 27, 2010 | 07:31 PM

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Does the BW SX80 really have 5" inlet?

That's huge, it looks like the compressor mouth opening is only 3" Does anyone make a silicone reducer to go from 5" to 3" so I could run 3" intake tubing? I don't think there would be a restriction.

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If the inlet is 5" that is what they determined would be best for airflow, putting on a pipe that is nearing half will be a restriction.

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The actual opening into the mouth of the compressor is 3"

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Yes but there is the flow into the three inch compressor blade which is why the 5"
also they do that for multiple turbos with one casting

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3" will limit you on power. I'm thinking of upgrading my 4" intake piping to 5".

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