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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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Made the big purchase today. GT42 BB turbo. Anyone have any experience with this turbo?
Old Aug 16, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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Some. Where did you get it? There are a couple different versions.
Old Aug 16, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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That sucker is huge isn't? Is that the one that has a HUGE front a/r?
Old Aug 16, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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Bought it brand new in Ft. Lauderdale. Tyson-Don't you have a GT42?
Old Aug 16, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Revvin7' date='Aug 16 2003, 10:14 PM
That sucker is huge isn't? Is that the one that has a HUGE front a/r?
It's a good size
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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What are you going to be using it for? Street, track or drag?



If its for the street oyu might find it laggy.



If your using it for track, I am interested to see how you get on.



If its for the drag, you should have fun.



From what I have ready about this turbo, and having one in both my hands it really should be fitted to a 20B engine.



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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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I use the car for the street or for going to the roadcourses. The A/R's match up pretty good to my 13b- we'll see.
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fish' date='Aug 17 2003, 11:37 AM
it really should be fitted to a 20B engine.



Dan
yep, my thoughts exactly
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by qwester007' date='Aug 16 2003, 11:14 PM
Bought it brand new in Ft. Lauderdale. Tyson-Don't you have a GT42?
This is mine.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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This is also a GT42.
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