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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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ive decided after retiring my daily driver to do a turbo setup,im not very familiar with turbo setups or anything and im not looking for major power, rite now so im looking at options and looking at turbonetics T04E-50, 3" the truck is a 01 with a 5.3 toped off with a 78mm fast intake, would this be a good turbo to start with what I already have?
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 06:19 AM
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Buy my TC78, it would be perfect for what you're doing.

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I'm not just trying to sell you a turbo, that t04e is way too small for what you're doing. It would just be a restriction.
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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No that's too small. If you want small, run a 66mm or a 70
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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yup, way too small! Maybe two 50's.
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Playtoy mainly with the dependability of a driver, mid 450 late 400hp range

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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Now would both the 50mm be to much for it? Or would the power range equal out bout the same as a larger one?

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Twin T04E's would be fine at low boost levels you will exceed your power goals.
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As long as it's manageable at low boost that will be fine
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