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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:43 AM
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Default need more info on this turbo
all I know its a 76 with a 1.32 a/r garrett divided housing..
I would really like to know if I can buy a .96 ar housing to run on my 5.3
but don't know if this some kind of hybrid. I really don't know I'm sill a noob I guess







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Are there other numbers you can get off of it?
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Nope.... Can't find any other numbers
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Ya if thats a 1.32 on a t4 housing, it willl be NO problem for that 5.3
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Originally Posted by TX RED
all I know its a 76 with a 1.32 a/r garrett divided housing..
I would really like to know if I can buy a .96 ar housing to run on my 5.3
but don't know if this some kind of hybrid. I really don't know I'm sill a noob I guess



I wont be able to give you any answers on this because I'm clueless on turbos. What does it say between the housins in this picture?
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Have you measured the compressor and turbine wheel's inducer and exducer yet? Just wondering.
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looks almost like a GT-k 1000 compressor housing.
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Orderd a 4in vband and flange running it as is... Will see if it works
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Originally Posted by MUSTANGBRKR02
Run it as is.
X3 Run the turbo as is. Change the cam. Have Martin spec one for you that will give you what you want out of that turbo.
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