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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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I am in the process of building a 74 260Z LS1 swapped (of course) street car. The project will include a turbo, and I was debating whether I should go with a single or twin setup. I am looking for 650 RWHP with street manners. The concern I have with a single is how hard the turbo hits when it comes online. With a light car that struggles for traction this is a problem. Would the twin setup be any easier than a T76 for the traction issue? Is there a specific boost controller that works better than others for controlling boost rate gain in lower gears ?
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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I know E-Boost2 has settings for boost per gear if thats what you are looking for.
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Build your suspension first. Duh.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Well I can tell you that when my twin's come on it hit's pretty hard. It's like a 300shot of nos at 3800rpm.Not sure how hard a single hit's,but twin's hit hard also.
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it is usually a budget thing...
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i would guess that a single would hit hard, and twins would hit so fast that it wouldnt be as "hard" as the single. but thats what i think
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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either will work just great.

see how much space you have, how much you can afford and what you can get! lol

either way youre going to have a very intresting project! please keep us posted.

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I don't think it will matter to much. The twins would come in sooner, possibly causing more traction problems. 650 rwhp in any lightweight car can be a handful to get the suspension ironed out. This RX7 has similar problems. http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=22 Bob
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