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boost and carbon seals ?

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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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boost and carbon seals ?

anybody gone turbo with carbon seals ? any problems using boost with these seals ?
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Carbon seals are very fragile when it comes to pre-ignition and knock, I wouldnt do it.
FYI, You can break them with three fingers, just imagine what enormous amounts of pressure will do to them.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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check racing beat's website i believe racing beat does not recommend carbon seals for turbo applications and i would consider racing beat and jim mederer at Racing Beat one of the most knowledge rotary engine experts in the WORLD!
call them and ask him!
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 02:14 AM
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No good...
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryan Jacobs
check racing beat's website i believe racing beat does not recommend carbon seals for turbo applications and i would consider racing beat and jim mederer at Racing Beat one of the most knowledge rotary engine experts in the WORLD!
call them and ask him!
1. hardly the best in the world
2. no, they're too fragile for boost, but perfect for bridge, j, monster, or perry ports...

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