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Nov 8, 2006 | 09:27 PM

nonnieselman

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Turbo Info Please...

Ok guys... school me on this turbo specs please.
The turbo i have in the STS kit is a
Garrett
60-1
.78 A/R

What do the numbers mean and what is A/R. My research is not looking good.

Nov 8, 2006 | 09:30 PM

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Google is your friend. http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...o_tech102.html

Nov 8, 2006 | 10:11 PM

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Dang man you suck...

Thanks..

Nov 8, 2006 | 10:14 PM

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This may help as well

http://www.forcedinductions.com/help.htm

Nov 8, 2006 | 10:16 PM

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Some good info there.

Nov 8, 2006 | 10:38 PM

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Thanks guys... i didnt know it was that confusing... haha.

Nov 9, 2006 | 11:05 AM

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In simplest form - look at the A/R as how quick the turbo will spool. The smaller the number the quicker it will spool, however the smaller the number, the less gases that can pass through it, so you will have to match it to the compressorside as well..