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Old 03-01-2007, 02:16 AM
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What is this v-band???
Old 03-01-2007, 03:33 AM
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Im waiting for the day in the future when people compare thier turbos to quarter kegs
Old 03-01-2007, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam98Z
What is this v-band???
Apparently, there are two versions of the GT47 turbo. Earlier versions (like I have) are a garrett hybrid built by precision turbo. These turbos had a v-band flange machined on the compressor discharge. Note this in the picture I posted a while back

http://home.comcast.net/~tfranklin5580/turbo1.jpg

The latest GT47s are now built by garrett directly and they have deleted the v-band and use a silicone coupler instead:

http://www.transmission-physicians.c...s/tubro049.jpg

That v-band is a special size and can range from 75-100 dollars just for the mating flange and the v-band itself...though it does provide a very positive seal that won't blow off...
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
hi dave. good luck with the build. when you are famous, let me line ya up in the grove or something

nahhh you are going to help me set up the car up so it drives straight. Plus you are the best crew chief I know.
Old 03-01-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Fireball
Apparently, there are two versions of the GT47 turbo. Earlier versions (like I have) are a garrett hybrid built by precision turbo. These turbos had a v-band flange machined on the compressor discharge. Note this in the picture I posted a while back

http://home.comcast.net/~tfranklin5580/turbo1.jpg

The latest GT47s are now built by garrett directly and they have deleted the v-band and use a silicone coupler instead:

http://www.transmission-physicians.c...s/tubro049.jpg

That v-band is a special size and can range from 75-100 dollars just for the mating flange and the v-band itself...though it does provide a very positive seal that won't blow off...


Id much rather have the V-Band also...... all the S-Series come with it too.....
Wait till ya can compare the turbo to a live animal.. LOL
Old 03-01-2007, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DSG
nahhh you are going to help me set up the car up so it drives straight. Plus you are the best crew chief I know.
aww gonna make me blush. it will be a crazy ride down the track no doubt! one step at a time though.
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Thanks Fireball!



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