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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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I dont have the parts for my turbo kit with me,its in storage til the motor is dropped.Anyways i have a T76GTS a Tial 44mm WG and a TurboXS RFL and an Eboost2 and Speed Inc FPR....what diameter vacuum line is the nor to use?I can get a good price on 20ft of silicone vacuum line in either 4-6-8mm so what do you guys have or recommend???thanks, Nick
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6mm should do it, that works out to be close to a 1/4 inch. 6-8mm should really cover it.
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i figured 4 was too small but wasnt sure if 6 would cover it all or if 8 was too big.ttt
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I'm running 4mm.
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Ok so it sounds like 6mm is whatll work,anyone wanna give further input??thanks nick
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I'm using 1/4in.
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6mm it is.thanks guys
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6mm = 1/4"

$1.55 per foot at Stylinmotors
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i got it for $1/ft elsewhere thanks though
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