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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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buying a turbo

i have a few links to turbos that interest me im just curious on anyone elses opinions of the 2 , the turbo will be going on my soon to be rebuilt 12a, im going to have somone i know fab the turbo manifold, i already have a flange and such ready

and what size of carb would be enough for an extended port and turbo ?

and if anyone has any wright ups about doing a 12a turbo themselves would be awsome thanks. It would be helpful to see what others have done.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33742


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6755
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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the top turbo looks damaged (junk) thebottom turbo in ok, internal wastegate, so you dont need to buy one and fab it into the manifold , but your going to be limited to about 300 hp with that turbo...what intake were you planning on using?
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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IF you want something used, I have one of of a turbo dodge I would like to sell, Cheep.
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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hmmm well for the intake i was unsure , im still trying to gather as much information as possible.. i know one thing, its going to be a long project but im prepared, i had a feeling the top one looked damaged.

and btw how good of condition is the turbo in that you have, any pics by any chance?
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