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Old 12-06-2009, 09:10 PM
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I got an 04 lb7 with efi live I want a bigger turbo what kind should I get I was thinkin bout a 71mm
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 09:39 PM
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what are your future plans with a turbo that big. theres alot of nice 71mm turbos out there
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 09:59 PM
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If i was to get a turbo it would be a BD supermax hands down...
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 10:43 PM
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Well I just blew up my stock one so I want to atart building up my truck
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 10:57 PM
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the htt promax is a good turbo also. its a 66mm turbo
it comes with a stainless steel housing spools faster than stock
 
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Old 12-07-2009, 02:29 PM
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ive gone through several turbos, if it were me i would get something gated. that way drive pressure stays closer to 1:1
 
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