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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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I'm looking to build a 12A turbo with stock carb,,Should I go blow thru or draw thru

I'm looking for somebody's opinion and if anybody has pics of a setup please!! post some I'm looking everywhere..
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Old Jul 8, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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I like the blowthru setup myself.Then mate it with a HUGE FMIC
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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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If you want to use the stock carb, I believe you'll need blow through.



Do you have Corky Bell's book "Maximum Boost"? I'd recommend it, if you don't have it.



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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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I heard drawthrough can be dangerous.. i would go blow through..
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Old Jul 9, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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or better yet instead of peicen together a turbo set up i have a 12at for sale. the main advantage bein the lower compresion rotors.
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 01:42 AM
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drawl thru is simpler and easyer. but you get a bit more power with blow thru......its all in what your up for.....
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