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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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NEWBIE: single or twin turbo

i was going to try and import a skyline but dont care to have the hassle... but i remember a guy with a twin turbo rx7 down in redding, ca that was smoking supercharged gt mustangs like they were nothing...

my question is since i want to buy an rx7 is whether to go with single or dual turbo?

all your help is appreciated
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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Question really isn't whether to go single or stay twins, but rather how much discretionary income and time do you have?

Not meaning to come across as 'Pops', but I can't begin to count the number of new enthusaists that find themselves caught up in a FD financial nightmare. Definitely not a car if you don't want 'hassles' (though I'll argue, most times, worth it though).
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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yea you need to figure out what your budget is and what your power goals are.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Single turbo all the way.

What are your goals? A certain 1/4 mile time? A certain RWHP number?

How much money do you have to spend on this?
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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Am I wrong when I say it's always best to go single when making big power regardless the platform? I personally think you should got single... I;m going to stick to my twins for the meen time.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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I've learned that it depends on what your plans are for the car.

If you are driving it on a daily basis- twins (brn/ 99 spec)
If you are driving it as a weekend warrior- Single

I'm going with the single and am currently researching a setup
that will make it possible to drive on a daily basis.

Seach helps.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dclin
Not meaning to come across as 'Pops', but I can't begin to count the number of new enthusaists that find themselves caught up in a FD financial nightmare. Definitely not a car if you don't want 'hassles' (though I'll argue, most times, worth it though).
I couldent agree more.

going single or staying twin does depend on your budget but also what you want to get out of the car. I you want big power (450hp and up) and love lighting up the 1/4, then single is the way to go. However, if you like doing autoX and taking the car out road courses, then staying with a twin setup might be better.

Just remember, going single turbo dosent always mean more power - there are several members on here with a"stock like" twin setup making more power than some of the single guys.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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im curious to what you have come up with in your research for a DD single comparable to the BNRs


i say your best bet is a GT35R (T3,T4) w/ long runner mani
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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