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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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I have an sts kit on my truck and cant figure out what size i have. on the exhaust housing it says AR 96 i believe and on the intake housing it says AR 60. Can anyone help me out?
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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I believe you have the 60-1 garrett turbo, its the base turbo that comes with the kit.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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from what i have looked it says it is a t04 turbo. If that is true it seems kinda small doesnt it?
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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It's a size smaller than what you'd run for a front mount because the extra distance slows down the gases at the turbo. Smaller = easier spool.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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if you can take some pics ,, pull the housings and measure the compressor and turbine wheels
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