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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Default S480 w/Race Cover or Without?

Anyone with ACTUAL results between the two? Worth the almost $400 upgrade option? I'd like to use this turbo on the 370 but have my eye on the GT91 also (since the S480 + Race cover is just slightly less). What do ya'll think?
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Nobody knows????
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I thought they were worth 60-70hp
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Are those claims assuming the compressor is maxxed out between the two? I plan on running less than what this unit is capable of I'm just looking for efficiency and room to grow and not sure if it's worth dumping an extra $389 into vs. A standard cover.
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go 91 pansy..
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I have the race cover on my 475. Glad the only reason I got it was because it was free. Dont waste your money
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Depends on how much power you are wanting to make. If you are going to be maxing turbo at 23+psi than yes.
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Originally Posted by yelo04goat
go 91 pansy..
Don't think I can justify it man, honestly. It's kind of an overkill for my goals if you can believe that! LOL

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I have the race cover on my 475. Glad the only reason I got it was because it was free. Dont waste your money
No kidding huh? Wonder why people are charging so much for a piece of cast aluminum.
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What kind of power can be made with the s480?
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by stock48
Depends on how much power you are wanting to make. If you are going to be maxing turbo at 23+psi than yes.
Damn bro, didn't even see your post, sorry for not responding. I sent you a txt yesterday, never heard back. Figured you'd be the guy to talk to about it since you've ran both on your setup. Picked up some moly rings for the LQ4, shoot me a message when you get a chance bro!

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Txt U back!
Id go S475 unless wanting over 850 RWHP then go S480. If wanting to push 80 to limits go with the race cover. 80 gains more than 75 with race cover because it taxes cover more but unless pushing turbo I doubt you will notice.
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