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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Which is best?
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turbo...duh
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procharger...duh
lol ...fool
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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lol ...fool
turbo X2
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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ok, any serious input

IŽm going with Twin Turbos, But a friend is going with a supercharger... just looking for info.
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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well, what exactly is your question...? how many pounds are you two going to run, whats your friend drive, etc..
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Supercharger. Bolt on and go.IMO!
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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worst thread ever
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo LS1 SS
worst thread ever
I disagree, The worst threads ever are the, "whos the best tuner in Texas?"


Oh by the way Procharger, duh! And from EPP.
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Different strokes for different folks... i'm personally going turbo because Procharger hasn't put anything out in last couple years to compare to Borg Warner/Bullseye turbos.

But Superchargers imo are just MUAH
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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I don't know why someone hasn't said it yet but search is your friend. This topic has been covered many times. To be of some help this search took me all of 30 seconds. Here's the results:
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