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Old 04-06-04, 09:05 PM
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Ok need some advice on what to do next. I just find out today that i will need new turbos. Should i Save my money and go single or just rebuild the turbos. It is my daily driver but i dont go far maybe 20mins a day. I have a koyo rad and a downpipe with a catback and a pettit intake. I am in the process of buying a power fc. Would it be better for me to stay with twins or go single. Its a daily driver but i also do a little racing on weekends.
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What do you want out of the car? Going single at your modding stage will cost at least $6k, if not more. Rebuilds are $800 from BNR plus install labor. Brand new 99-spec twins are $3k plus install labor.
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I want somthing that will be streetable. Nothing that you just take to the track or try and get the best rwhp. I could care less i want it to be fast but yet reliable. What would give me the best preformance for the street.
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Buy some used twins in the parts for sale section.
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I don't know about used twins. Some people want so much freaking money for them. Depending on your goals, you might just wanna go for a rebuilt set. I think rx7store and gotham racing had some for about $1k.

I have been contemplating the single vs. twins lately also and I must say that there is a compelling long term case for a good single kit like the 35/40 or rx6. It depends on how long you are gonna own the car and your overall goals. Some single kits are real nice now with little lage.
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I've picked up good working twins for under 300 multiple times...It is risky though because you really don't know what you are getting with them. snagalittle you have a PM from me. Alberto everyone wants a single but not everyone can really afford $3+k for a kit then another 3 for the other stuff you need.
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rebuilt twins also have this bad habit of crapping out on you pretty fast...there is actually a thread right now about new vs rebuilt turbos..either here or single turbo section. Most agree that our twins are not 100% rebuildable...it also says that in Jack Yamgucci's book I believe
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Originally posted by widebody2
rebuilt twins also have this bad habit of crapping out on you pretty fast...there is actually a thread right now about new vs rebuilt turbos..either here or single turbo section. Most agree that our twins are not 100% rebuildable...it also says that in Jack Yamgucci's book I believe
Yup. That is exactly why BNR is now making a new twin turbo setup that has all new components, except for the center section and the compressor housings. I'm guinea pigging the suckers within the next two weeks.......
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Get the 99s. you will have a good Hp and still have a chance at smog and alright gas mil.
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A few guys have gone this way and seem happy with them but personally I think they are too pricey for something that isn't that large of an upgrade. They do spool a tad faster and make a bit more power, just not enough for me to shell out that type of cash.
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Originally posted by widebody2
A few guys have gone this way and seem happy with them but personally I think they are too pricey for something that isn't that large of an upgrade. They do spool a tad faster and make a bit more power, just not enough for me to shell out that type of cash.
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