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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Was servicing a CAT mini trackhoe, and found this itty bitty little turbo hanging out the back. Definitely the smallest one I've ever seen in person. I didn't know they were made that tiny! The engine is a three cylinder Mitsubishi, by the way...

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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I was trying to find a turbo about in that size range to put on my lil mini bike. Yank it off there and send it to me
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Yeah thats a perfect turbo for a mini bike or go-kart project just for the hell of it... Any idea on brand or numbers?
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Awww its so Cute!!!
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I have a little guy like that off a compressor iirc. I took it to put on my quad if i get the time.
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