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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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yup 2 59mm turbonetic turbos for my iron 370 under the tree. i'm so excited now. my block should be finished with all the machine work by end of january, so i'm getting mighty close now. i'm still contimplating getting a new crank. i've heard the stock ones are good too about 800 but i figure i'll be around 650 at the wheels and call it good. anybody seen a stock crank break before?? thanks
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Stock cranks have been battle tested with a lot more abuse than that by numerous people. Save the $$ for wastegates

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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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luckkyyy. haha, sounds like a fun project! Merry Christmas!
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 02:51 AM
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Merry X-Mas, and congratulations on the twins!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Dude it's Christmas all year round for me...But I have to get it...haha...Merry Christmas and Goodluck with the Project...
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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I just got a hell of a deal on a pair of Tial 44mm v-band wastegates from ebay. $319.00 each. Really nice parts and would go well with your turbo's.
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Turbo's... Heh, truly the gift that keeps on giving.

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