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turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 10:30:51 AM

mack29730

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I never tried but asking with the turbo installed in car will it spin freely?

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 10:37:38 AM

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like if it is still on the car and you take off the intake pipe can you spin it? yes you should be able to.

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 10:43:23 AM

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Yes it should.

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 11:04:49 AM

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guess i''ll have to start my look for a upgraded turbo sooner than i though mine wont spin i''m wondering if that would have cause the timing belt to brake?

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 11:12:31 AM

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Nope that wont make the belt break.

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 11:41:00 AM

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I figured out the timing belt brake issue the guy that gave me the car rebuilt the motor last year and use the old timing belt on it.

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 11:46:53 AM

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what do you think

EVO3 td05 16g Turbo Kit with dsm flange-

Turbine wheel= 49/56mm TRIM:77
Compressor wheel= 48.3/68mm TRIM:50
.70 A/R housing

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 12:09:57 PM

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Where is that kit from?

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 3:23:07 PM

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local speed shop i think it''s junk though. what''s the differents in the t4/t5 and the 16g and i think i''ve seen a 20g and 25g

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RE: turbo queastion - 9/7/2008 3:36:20 PM

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i found a nice t3 a friend of mine has looks good no shaft play has the same oil and water lines that mine has.