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Old 08-26-2008, 10:05 PM
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Can I use an UN-divided flange on a turbo that has a divided inlet flange? I ask because I have a devided turbo on the way and an undivided flange laying around. Also is 3/8 thick enough for a flange?
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Yes you can, and the thicker the better. What size turbo?
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its an 88mm from majestic
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Ideally you want 1/2" thick....but 3/8's will work. That TV series 88 will make good power, but the 7 blade comp wheel is a little mild on lbs/min flow compared to the new 6 blade wheels.



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