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Old 09-20-2007, 08:40 AM
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Do they use the same exhaust housings?
Old 09-20-2007, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Do they use the same exhaust housings?
no. they both use the T-6 inlet and 5" discharge, but according to the dimensions I looked at in the garret catalog, the GT55 discharge will move 1/2" outwards compared to the GT47.
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Originally Posted by Fireball
no. they both use the T-6 inlet and 5" discharge, but according to the dimensions I looked at in the garret catalog, the GT55 discharge will move 1/2" outwards compared to the GT47.

Correct, they are different indeed. Its exactly .5" different on the offset of the turbine downpipe flange.
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Good to know, thanks.
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FYI John im having to modify my DP for my new one

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