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Any turbo guys wish they had gone with a blower, or vice versa?

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Old 07-28-2006, 09:19 AM
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I wish my TA had a turbo.
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Old 07-28-2006, 09:23 AM
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Um this thread started 2 years ago.
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Old 07-28-2006, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Um this thread started 2 years ago.
its funny reading through seeing how things have changed
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Um this thread started 2 years ago.
I still had valid input though

At least I didn't make a new thread on the topic. :o :o
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i found an old thread on ls1.com where i said i'd be happy with 450rwhp.........man that woulda been so much cheaper!!!!!!!!!!
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Man, this thread has been around longer than I have been a member!

It is neat to see what people have done.
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the history portreyed in this thread is awesome...2 years ago...
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I've got a 408 F1R setup...... no belt slip, no complaints, boost is instant off idle, I'm only pulling 8psi vac. 750 rwhp @ +/- 1000 trq
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I've got a 408 F1R setup...... no belt slip, no complaints, boost is instant off idle, I'm only pulling 8psi vac. 750 rwhp @ +/- 1000 trq
wow!! Big numbers...sounds like a killer ride
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Originally Posted by koji777
I've got a 408 F1R setup...... no belt slip, no complaints, boost is instant off idle, I'm only pulling 8psi vac. 750 rwhp @ +/- 1000 trq
That sounds similar to one of our customers rides. 12psi and 887rwhp with the same combo. Street car on top of that. Nasty...
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