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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Why do i not hear of people putting turbo's on there car i have been saving my money for one but it seems that not that many people have them am i out of the loop here cuase that seems the way to go. Also i heard 1 turbo run better then2 turbosin a mustang is this ture.

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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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i heard one turbo run more efficient then two
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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well they can depending on size, one big can have turbo lag and 2 small could not and 2 small are cable of making alot more psi unless u havre a big turbo but u'd have turbo lag and also the reson u dont see alot of turboo threads is because turbos are thwise as much and also yes they are usly supier to superchargers
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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the way i hear it is superchargers use power to make power and a turbo runs more efficient ...
besides the turbo lag turbo's are better or so i am brainwashed to say i know supers give you power all the time but i hear turbo's are better and faster is this ture
Old May 21, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Turbo lag is thing of the past
if right turbo and set-up are used turbo will make boost just like s/c

single or twin turbo will act the same if done right.
sometimes 2 small turbos are easier to fit than one large one
when space is tight.

Turbo the shyt out of it

bout to put a DIY twin turbo on mine.
Old May 21, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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thats what i wanted to hear right on
Old May 21, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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One more thing. Build your engine right for the turbo. If you don't, it will only last you about a month
Old May 21, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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can you go into more detail about this. do you mean like rebuld the pistons ?
Old May 21, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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just depends on how much boost.
anything under 10psi and you'll fine with a stock engine
just make sure you use an intercooler
Old May 21, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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you scared me for a min lol



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