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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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im planning on replacing my loudmouth with some true duals after i get some lt/s on, and am wondering, do true dual systems usually have mandrel bends in them? the ones ive seen dont seem to have mandrel bend and look a little crimped. is that normal? would it matter with true duals?? and also, would a true dual set up made to fit hooker lt's fit on some edelbrocks? thanks a lot in advance

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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 05:29 AM
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with the introduction of TSP's true duals that are mandrel bent it takes the guess work and problems out of a TD setup. off hand i dont remember if the edlebrocks are bassed of the grotts design or the hooker/jet hot setup.
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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My duals are mandrel bent, and theyre not off the shelf. They were bought back in the day befoer the off the shelf kits came.
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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same here
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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thanks guys, i think ill go for the tsp system and save myself a headache or two. preciate it!
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Got to love the way an x-pipe sounds!!!!
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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ive only heard one in person, and i wasnt even on an ls1. still sounded AWESOME. i guess im trying to get one just to get as much out of my cam swap as i can
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 01:28 AM
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I have the TSP setup, and i can tell you they spend there time doing in. I go to Texas tech, and talked to them about it before i bought it.
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