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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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looking at getting started on my turbo setup. i'll be useing a duramx ic that i cut down a little for fitment. so to my question the inlet and out let on my ic are about 3" what size charge pipes are people useing. i was thinking 3" off the turbo to ic then from the ic start with 3" and work up to 3 1/2"

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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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any body. i searched and didn't find anything unless i overlooked it. what size charge pipes are you all useing?
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how much boost are you running? and what size turbo
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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7psi for now will go up later.







compressor: TO4R

.70 a/r

66.5mm inducer

flow: 75 lbs/min 960cfm

360* thrust bearing standard

turbine: T4

your choice of turbine housing

.58a/r, .70a/r, .84a/r, .96a/r, 1.00a/r, 1.15a/r available

available with 0 or P trim wheel

i think i got the .84a/r
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with all these home made kit some has to know.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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I think you right on with your initial thoughts
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