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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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I am in the middle of building a b series engine, pretty much the works. I have never done a turbo set up before so questions i have is what sizes turbo need for 400-500 whp. I appolgize if this question has already been asked i couldn't find anything so any answers or links to find answer would be apperciated.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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it depends more on the boost. what else do you have done to your engine. You cant just slap a turbo on it and ask for 400-500 hp. and which b engine?
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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I have ls/vtec turbo is what i was leaning toward or just ls turbo. It going to be sleeved, low comp pistons...turbo cams...big injectors fuel bump. I think you get the idea the works :-D. I have built all motor cars and i have built jcsr gsr hatch looking for more power
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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gt30R or T3T4 57trim or 60 trim
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Thanks apperciate the help
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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gt30R or T3T4 57trim or 60 trim
C'mon man, you know he's got a helluva lot more choices than those..
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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go with a greddy turbo. with high boost on the track.
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