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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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Whats the purple dohickey on the compressor housing?
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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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I think those have something to do with decreasing restriction since there are no flat edges.Air horn or trumpet ? I read a big debate on those a while back and forgot everyword. lol.
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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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its an air horn, they work!



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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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I always see those on thumper turbos. Doesn't it also have something to do with anit surge limiting?
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Old May 10, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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It prevents a vena contracta condition, which limits flow.



Need a longer explanation?
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Old May 11, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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...Looks like a gaping *******...



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If you left the turbo without a filter on the front of it you risk sucking in well...anything, right? Just for show, right?
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Old May 11, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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Couldn't you use one with some screen in between that and the compressor housing? Where would you buy something like that? I be interested to know more about them. Is it just called an air horn?
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Old May 13, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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where do they sell these?
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Old May 13, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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turbonetics
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Old May 15, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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I guess I need the catalog. Its not listed on the website.
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