Twin gt40's or single GT55 (91mm)
08-31-2006, 11:19 AM
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The 88/98 is not even in the same class. The GT55 will make alot less power and take alot less abuse then the 88/98 will. Its a true thumper with 5" wheel and large UTV bearings and shaft. The GT55 shares its internals with the GT47, that is why its fragile. More weight, same internals holding it together.
08-31-2006, 11:47 AM
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Tom Kempf has a 88/98 and based on the pics it looks a lot bigger than a GT47 or GT55 turbo, like twice as big. Not saying that the GT55 is better whatsoever, but why don't you post the outer dimensions of both. I think the GT47, GT55 is about the biggest you can get in our cars without radical construction.
Here is my GT47-88: http://psj.ls1tech.com/gallery/main....avId=x9f5bacba
Here is my GT47-88: http://psj.ls1tech.com/gallery/main....avId=x9f5bacba
08-31-2006, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DrTurbo
A true thumper cover is about 13.5" tall and a GT55 is 12" tall.
How is that compared to the S88 i have now?? Will it bolt up the same??
What i really want to know id will it fit were mine is now later down the road..
What does it retail for $$ wise??
Kyle
08-31-2006, 04:08 PM
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apparently you built this thing for street/road racing... hence your suspension parts... how do you like them? how does it handle? im deciding almost the same suspension
08-31-2006, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000 Tran Zam
Me and my buddy were having some discussion about what is better.
1. ease of install (obviously both would prob need custom setups)
2. max power on pump.
3. area under the curve
4. spool up time
5. cost of setup
What are your thoughts on the above mentioned setups?
Lets just say they are both on 408's and setup as optimal as possible,
regarding a/r's and things of that nature.
We were comparing mysetup to Intimd8rs TT lt1 setup.
any thoughts?
1. ease of install (obviously both would prob need custom setups)
2. max power on pump.
3. area under the curve
4. spool up time
5. cost of setup
What are your thoughts on the above mentioned setups?
Lets just say they are both on 408's and setup as optimal as possible,
regarding a/r's and things of that nature.
We were comparing mysetup to Intimd8rs TT lt1 setup.
any thoughts?
THAT POST WAS TO YOU.LOL. SORRY
08-31-2006, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KLHAMMETT
Hey John that is actually Mike Fajitas car,Dave is just lucky enough to get to drive it 
But heck i was lucky enough to make a pass in John Gallinas new car
But heck i was lucky enough to make a pass in John Gallinas new car
Otto,
Thanks for the clarification, I could not remember if Mike Fujita had purchased the car from Dave at that point. I heard you will be making passes in another quick GN soon!
08-31-2006, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001-WS6
More importantly, if it's Dave's car... I'm sure he wouldn't really like to see all of the metro Detroit folks seeing its ET posted up on this site. Thtat's the kind of mistake that cuts into his recreation funds.
Rick
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I don't talk #s about Dave's Street Car!
08-31-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by John Wilde
Otto,
Thanks for the clarification, I could not remember if Mike Fujita had purchased the car from Dave at that point. I heard you will be making passes in another quick GN soon!
Thanks for the clarification, I could not remember if Mike Fujita had purchased the car from Dave at that point. I heard you will be making passes in another quick GN soon!
08-31-2006, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MyWs62FaST4u
apparently you built this thing for street/road racing... hence your suspension parts... how do you like them? how does it handle? im deciding almost the same suspension
I do have pretty much mostly everything you would need suspension wise, but because most of the weight is on the front of the car it just doesnt feel quite as nimble as it used to.
Not only that, but when you get into full boost, trying to swirve one way or another can be very challenging to not loose control and it spins the tires going strait up to 80-85, let alone trying to weave...
My suggestion, if you want a car to handle well, dont get an iron block and a 73 lb turbo
My stereo stuff does weigh it down too, so that has a factor in it as well.
