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this is a little funny, because I can't imagine regret
Posted by
WXY
on February 14, 2006 at 7:38 PM
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Any regrets after upgrading turbos?
posted by KFalcon
on February 14, 2006 at 07:07 PM
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with a 500+ rwhp Z. Bigger turbos are more efficient. If you are careful you will not really lose any reliability. You could explore maximizing hp potential of stock turbos, but that would be riskier reliability-wise.
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Any regrets after upgrading turbos?
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KFalcon
19:07:07 02/14/06
if you must pull your engine, upgrade to something
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
19:19:32 02/14/06
Exactly me -- if o.k., don't mess with it -- if bad, upgrade (n/m)
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thumper300zx
23:07:16 02/14/06
i really don't have anything to compare to because i started
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700hpz1zx
19:23:00 02/14/06
You just got the car back, so you haven't discovered the
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Ash's Z
19:25:57 02/14/06
how many miles do you give it. and i don't know about crack
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700hpz1zx
19:33:10 02/14/06
That's not really the right question.
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Ash's Z
19:42:25 02/14/06
spoken wisely. i know i sound stupid but i am new at this
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700hpz1zx
19:47:29 02/14/06
speaking from experience>>
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
19:50:08 02/14/06
I wouldn't say stupid at all - you just aren't aware.
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Ash's Z
19:55:50 02/14/06
Mettalurgy or Metallurgy? Sorry, new word.. (n/m)
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
20:02:24 02/14/06
Yes.
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Ash's Z
20:06:03 02/14/06
no worries, you rule IMO. (n/m)
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
21:42:04 02/14/06
suck up lemming (n/m)
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genic
21:53:02 02/14/06
Metallurgy, but often spelled incorrectly as metalurgy.
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Scotts94z32
00:38:23 02/15/06
You're not the only one. (Hooked on crack that is)
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Riddick
16:29:42 02/15/06
"I drive it almost everyday"
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SpecNATT (Houston)
19:31:22 02/14/06
Occupation: Student
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
19:35:22 02/14/06
you refering to me yes i am a student at murray state in
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700hpz1zx
19:41:29 02/14/06
cool>>
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
19:47:46 02/14/06
my finances i like to keep to myself. not trying to be rude
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700hpz1zx
20:05:22 02/14/06
You think you'd learn some grammar at college (n/m)
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Joe(NoVA)
20:12:08 02/14/06
cool>>
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
20:21:38 02/14/06
im a student also
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Rickytl (MA)
20:11:46 02/14/06
did you pay for it? (n/m)
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
20:17:24 02/14/06
im not there yet but i will be...
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Rickytl (MA)
20:18:16 02/14/06
did you ever figure out the alpine? (n/m)
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
20:31:04 02/14/06
enouph.... my system is damn loud :) (n/m)
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Rickytl (MA)
22:24:08 02/14/06
Parents help too...
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LUNZ
20:17:05 02/14/06
very nice>>
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
20:29:11 02/14/06
Hey, I'm a student at UK, we need to try and get a
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jmw23712
21:24:55 02/14/06
It is soooo much funnnnnnn
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Ash's Z
19:24:53 02/14/06
Boost is worse than crack IMO. (n/m)
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ZisLuv
19:31:21 02/14/06
i would rather have boost. crack sucks after awhile.....
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WAGGZ
19:33:40 02/14/06
too much of both can kill :P (n/m)
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Initial Z
19:58:51 02/14/06
what turbos are u running?
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Rickytl (MA)
19:32:11 02/14/06
probably something he built. :) (n/m)
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WAGGZ
19:35:10 02/14/06
Homebrew more/less. Basically a Sport700, but with some
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Ash's Z
19:36:13 02/14/06
ash i know you are one of very few gurus for the z
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700hpz1zx
19:39:40 02/14/06
I can't really give my opinion without offending someone.
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Ash's Z
19:45:22 02/14/06
i respect that
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700hpz1zx
19:48:44 02/14/06
hooray for E-mails
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Rickytl (MA)
20:20:03 02/14/06
*cough* 60mm TBs *cough* Hmm, throat's scratchy. (n/m)
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WAGGZ
19:52:15 02/14/06
you should lay off the crack pipe for that cough (n/m)
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apudapus
00:10:00 02/15/06
crash and burn :) (n/m)
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WAGGZ
00:34:34 02/15/06
ic
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Rickytl (MA)
19:43:02 02/14/06
Those are the turbos I'm looking at as well...
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kaosTTZ
19:50:48 02/14/06
i just wish there was more info/testing out there
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Rickytl (MA)
19:59:04 02/14/06
my build was done at z1 and i have those turbos. i will have
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700hpz1zx
20:13:36 02/14/06
oh i'll be hollering (n/m)
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Rickytl (MA)
20:15:01 02/14/06
We've installed them on many cars with all smiles.
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Russell@Z1
20:19:47 02/14/06
blah .86 = lag, even u say that (n/m)
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Rickytl (MA)
20:22:51 02/14/06
Exactly, and I would never recommend them.
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Russell@Z1
20:35:24 02/14/06
crazy europeaners (n/m)
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Rickytl (MA)
22:49:44 02/14/06
Russell
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700hpz1zx
20:29:08 02/14/06
e-mail?phone?AIM?YAHOO messenger?
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myzislow
20:31:55 02/14/06
He was working on that earlier today.
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Russell@Z1
20:34:23 02/14/06
Thanks
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700hpz1zx
20:38:56 02/14/06
ya, after 3 years I'm pretty used to stock boost at
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inf
19:37:33 02/14/06
I also kinda trip on reliability issues pushin 14psi.
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inf
19:40:15 02/14/06
I think 14-14.5 psi is still safe for spirited runs
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Max865(ATL)
21:27:44 02/14/06
I hear you. That's why I got into karting. I'll probably
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IBPimpn(Ca)
20:38:41 02/14/06
2nd, I'm looking at funding a 10k kart:-) (n/m)
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
21:36:30 02/14/06
May I suggest that you get a 125 ICC shifter. That will
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IBPimpn(Ca)
23:09:17 02/14/06
I have one, CR 125 moto kart...
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
23:12:26 02/14/06
You paid $10k for a 99 Tony CR125 shifter? (n/m)
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IBPimpn(Ca)
23:23:46 02/14/06
no, I have ~2k in my current kart.
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
07:04:44 02/15/06
2nd (n/m)
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Shawn300zTT GT28R MD
00:12:17 02/15/06
this is a little funny, because I can't imagine regret -
WXY
19:38:20 02/14/06
If it's more power you are after get some Dp's,Tp's.
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Agner.S (CT)
19:39:02 02/14/06
ditto...the splits are awesome, the supersplits are ***
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inf
19:41:57 02/14/06
Re: Any regrets after upgrading turbos?
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Kevinbonds
22:23:10 02/14/06
Turbo group buy plans :
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The Devils Z
22:43:17 02/14/06
lol (n/m)
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Spee
13:57:06 02/15/06
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