how is the ihi rhb5 turbo?

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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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is it worth putting on d16y8? its a very small turbo and was wondering how much hp increase and will it even make a difference.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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anyone?
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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Its small. It will max out pretty early in the rev range. Maybe capable of around 200-220 hp.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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really!?
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 11:38 AM
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i used to run that turbo on my d16y8...not worth it in my opinion....power died off too soon.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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hmm..made my hopes down..
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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anybody else?
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Get a 15G. That's what the greddy kit uses. Starts spool at around 2200 and reaches max at 4000.
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and how much would that cost? im tight on money..
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