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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Question 12a turbo questions
i have a 84 rbx7 12a. it is the carburator version i am wondering if i have to put a new carburator on if i want to turbo charge it.
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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no, you can boost prep the stock nikki and i actually recommend doing so. it works great!
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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do i have to re jet the carb to make up for the extra boost
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by glamisduneracer
do i have to re jet the carb to make up for the extra boost
yes, you have to not only turbo prep the carb, but rejet it as well
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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do they have a kit to rejet the carb and turbo prep it? if so where can i get it, im only going to be running 4 to 7 pounds of boost
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by glamisduneracer
do they have a kit to rejet the carb and turbo prep it? if so where can i get it, im only going to be running 4 to 7 pounds of boost
that would be from me.. 4-7 psi is easy
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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i heard you can run 12 psi daily
just wondering if its true
and who better to ask than the owner of rotary shack

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^i sure hope so, otherwise i might blow my motor quicker than im alerady expecting
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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guys,12 psi is no problem, some guys have run as high as 18 with good results but that much, well your on your own
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 680RWHP12A
guys,12 psi is no problem, some guys have run as high as 18 with good results but that much, well your on your own

18 psi and pump gas (91 in Cali) = Kaboooom

14 psi pump gas + meth injection = all day long
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hit Redline
18 psi and pump gas (91 in Cali) = Kaboooom

14 psi pump gas + meth injection = all day long
chris, the guys that have done that are back east.....
otherwise your right sir.....
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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so would you suggest rejeting the stock carb for 12 psi or so, or buying a newer one and having that rejeted?
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by glamisduneracer
so would you suggest rejeting the stock carb for 12 psi or so, or buying a newer one and having that rejeted?

if your carb works good send that one in and ill re-jet it and turbo prep it
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Ok thanks
 
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